Engineer Project

Jesse Cahill

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OBJECTIVE

To obtain an entry level position as a biomedical engineer.

EDUCATION

Binghamton University, State University of New York

The Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering, Expected May 2014

3.16/4.00 GPA

RELEVANT SKILLS

Computer: Project, Word, Excel, R (statistical analysis), Mathematica, Python, MATLAB, signal analysis (Powerlab)

Lab: Cell culture and viability, PCR, gel electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, colorimetric analysis

Machinery: Tensometry

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

The Polyp Project - Binghamton University, State University of New York

HHMI (Howard Hughes Medical Institute) Research Intern, May 2013 – Present

• Collecting retrospective colonoscopy data from Binghamton Gastroenterology Associates medical database for

processing

• Updated and maintained collected data in Excel spreadsheets

• Designing and implementing Probabilistic Neural Network and Generalized Regression Neural Networks for data

analysis using Python

• Implementing DTA (decision tree analysis) and SLR (stepwise linear regression) for statistical data analysis using open

source R-packages.

Microfluidic Device for Monitoring Phenylketonuria (PKU) – Binghamton University, State University of New York

Capstone Senior Design Team Member, September 2013 – Present

• Designing a gravity-driven microfluidic device as easy-to-use home test for blood Phenylalanine (phe) monitoring for

phenylketonuria patients

• Identified an enzyme to convert blood phe to ammonia

• Using MATLAB imaging software to quantify a colorimetric change in ammonia test strips implemented in the

microfluidic device

• Drafted and submitted a grant proposal to the PKU alliance for additional funding

Self-Curling Headphone Wire Project – Binghamton University, State University of New York

Independent Study Researcher, September 2013 – Present

• Tested materials using a tensometer to determine ideal material properties for the product

• Performed stress/strain analysis using tensometer data

• Hand-created original prototype using fabric elastic, headphone wire and epoxy

• LEADERSHIP

• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club, Binghamton University, State University of New York

• President/Captain, September 2013-May 2014 Secretary, September 2012-May 2013

• Led and coordinated with 4 other executive board members

• Organized logistics for competitions and contacted local professionals for seminars

• Designed and implemented the clubs first fundraising efforts, including video game tournaments and bake sales.

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• AWARDS AND HONORS

• SUNY STEM Scholar

• Watson School Dean’s List, Fall 2012 – Fall 2013

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