SKILLS

Software: FEA, COMSOL, MATLAB, CAD, Nanoscribe, R Programming, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Arduino Coding

Laboratory: GEL Electrophoresis, Chemical Distillation, Oscilloscope, Microscopy

EDUCATION

University of Maryland: A. James Clark School of Engineering College Park, MD

B.S. Bioengineering May 2018

Dean’s List: Spring 2018

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

Gordon Laboratory – Rutgers University Piscataway, NJ

Lab Technician Jun. 2018 – Present

Analyzed models, simulations, and results using R programming to determine probabilistic effectiveness of treatments for various types of cancer.

CAPSTONE – KABAE Tube: A Triple Lumen Device to Reduce Microaspiration Related Mortality in NICUs College Park, MD

Researcher/Developer Sep. 2017 – May 2018

Designed and fabricated a feeding tube for neonates capable of simultaneous feeding, suction, and venting to reduce risk of microaspiration.

Placed 3rd out of 24 in the 2018 Bioengineering Senior Capstone Design Competition.

Conducted customer discovery to identify a concept for the project.

Performed variety of fluids testing to prove comparable efficacy to standard devices.

Achieved an innovative solution with limited resources while addressing the unique and complicated nature of neonatal patients.

Bioinspired Advanced Manufacturing (BAM) Laboratory – Univ. of Maryland College Park, MD

Researcher Feb. 2017 – Jun. 2018

Manufactured 3D printing fabrication of dual pillar micropost array gradient components using the Nanoscribe GT Photonic Professional system (63X resolution).

Used soft lithography for cell traction and cell migration studies.

Presented Nano 3D Printing-Enabled Micropost Array Gradients poster of research findings at 2018 BMES Mid-Atlantic Undergraduate Research Competition.

Vita Scientific College Park, MD

Marketing and Sales Representative Jul. – Aug. 2016

Educated NIH lab managers on industrial trends in biotechnologies and consumables.

Engineering Design Project College Park, MD

Project Manager Sep. - Dec. 2015

Managed team of 8 students to design and build an autonomous programmable over sand vehicle (OSV) capable of navigating to a boulder and measuring its height.

Calculated power requirements of design, chose proper battery, and 3D printed gears for OSV.

Wrote and presented a 20-page design report, including CAD drawing, to a panel of experts.

St Luke's Roosevelt and Mt Sinai New York City, NY

Research Assistant, Co-Author Jul. - Aug. 2014

Identified, collected, and computerized 30 years of relevant case studies about body composition of patients that underwent bariatric surgery.

Participated in measurement of body composition of current subjects of the study and analyzed differences in pre-op and post-op body composition.

PUBLICATION

Gallagher D, Alexander C, and Paley A. (2016) Anthropometrics and Body Composition. Lifestyle Medicine, 7: 65-76

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-24687-1

– Manual for Clinical Practice, Editors: Jeffrey Mechanick and Robert Kushner. Springer, In Press.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Department of Resident Life College Park, MD

Resident Assistant Aug. 2015 – May 2018

Created a safe, civil environment for residents who were assisted with their transition to on-campus collegiate life.

Implemented at least 10 programs a year centered on personal development, diversity, academic success, and community.

Won 2018 South Campus Commons RA of the Year award.

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