BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER

Passion for engineering and making improvements in medicine; thrive in collaborative

environments requiring solid analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

High-achieving professional with a strong educational and practical background in biomedical engineering. Proven strengths in engineering fundamentals, medical device repair, biosignal processing, and biomedical data collection, analysis, and classification. Well-versed in conducting research and compiling analytical data; skilled in developing technical reports and study protocols. Successfully completed projects including design of an exercise device used for cardiac stress testing and conducted preclinical studies on the development of a doxycycline-releasing hernia mesh. Conversational in French. Highlights include:

Equipment Testing & Calibration Physiology Experimental Design

Medical Device Troubleshooting Algorithm Development Wet Lab Skills

Medical Device Repair BioSignal Processing Research & Development

Good Manufacturing Practices Compliance Bioinstrumentation Statistical Analysis

EDUCATION & ACHIEVEMENTS

M.S. Biomedical Engineering (GPA: 3.700/4.000) East Carolina University, Greenville, NC – 2016

B.S. Engineering, Biomedical (GPA: 3.457/4.000) East Carolina University, Greenville, NC – 2014

Relevant Coursework: Human Physiology; Biomechanics; Biomaterials; Biomedical Instrumentation; Biomedical Signal Processing; Cardiovascular Electrophysiology; Good Manufacturing Practices

Graduate Thesis: Identifying Low-Frequency Calcium Signals Using Cross Correlation: A Signal Processing Application Senior Thesis: Design of a Low-Cost Leg Stepper for Cardio Stress Testing During Magnetic Resonance Imaging Deliverables: Developed a mathematical model that predicts the intracellular calcium behavior of cardiac cells and a MATLAB software algorithm for high-throughput signal processing of large, noisy data sets.

Honors/Awards: Magna Cum Laude, Top 15% Of Graduating Class; National Engineering Honor Society, Tau Beta Pi, Top 5% Of Junior Class; Special Talent Scholarship, 2012 – 2014; East Carolina University Excels Award, 2012; Dean’s List, 2011; Chancellor’s List, 2012; Dean’s List, 2012; Honor Roll, 2013/2014

INTERNSHIPS/PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Clinical Engineer Engineering World Health, Durham NC May 2016 – July 2016

Optimized delivery of health care in Rwanda, East Africa, by ensuring efficiency and safety of biomedical and diagnostic equipment. Met rigorous requirements while installing, performing quality assurance, and repairing broken biomedical and diagnostic equipment.

Strengthened local framework and technical capacity by providing training focused on improving healthcare system sustainability.

Supervised routine maintenance on hospital equipment; troubleshoot problems and performed repair work as needed.

Applied innovative problem-solving and critical thinking abilities in designing affordable technologies in response to medical problems faced in the developing world – designed and built a water distillery system to supply purified water for hospital sterilization processes.

Research Assistant East Carolina University, Greenville NC 2014 – 2016

Evaluated complex material, synthesized a wide range of information, and engaged in comprehensive scientific literature reviews. Set project goals, and developed and disseminated progress reports.

Supervised and supported undergraduate students completing research projects.

Designed and drafted numerous experimental test protocols.

Adhered to SOPs and organizational requirements in training undergraduate students in safe laboratory processes and equipment use.

Met requirements in maintaining accurate laboratory documentation and records.

Technical Assistant Global Academic Initiatives, Greenville NC 2014

Worked in collaboration with program coordinators in developing engaging, interactive lesson plans that promoted global understanding and supported college students across 62 countries.

Served as the technical liaison between the university and its international partners.

Planned and organized special community outreach events promoting educational initiatives in partnership with local non-profit organizations.

Research & Development Intern, National Science Foundation University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 2013

Developed a doxycycline-releasing hernia mesh in an effort to enhance healing of hernias and demonstrate that hernia meshes could be coated with doxycycline-induced biodegradable polymers for a localized and sustained release. Analyzed drug release profiles of selected polymers by performing in vitro release studies.

Achieved improvements in the drug concentration load by evaluating the performance of various coating techniques. Completed in vitro release studies to examine drug release properties and retention.

Used the scanning electron microscope to characterize the surface properties and morphology of coated meshes.

Credited for identifying specific polymer weight ratio to optimize sustained in vitro doxycycline release.

Defined research problem and objectives, gathered data, established facts, and drew scientific conclusions.

Presented research work and findings at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.

Additional success includes serving as a Lead Math Tutor at East Carolina University, Project STEPP from 2013 – 2014; Teaching Assistant for Engineering Graphics at East Carolina University in 2012; and Supplemental Instruction Leader for Freshman Composition at University of Missouri, St. Louis from 2010 – 2011.

POSTER PRESENTATIONS

Olaoye, J., Zhu, Z., Virag, J., and Muller-Borer, B. “Frequency-Domain Spectral Analysis of Calcium Signals: Power Spectral Density and Spectral Coherence Analysis.” Southeast Biomedical Engineering Society Regional Conference, Raleigh, NC, Oct. 23, 2015.

Yang, G., Olaoye, J., Steiner, R., and George, S. “Design and Analysis of an MRI-Compatible Stepper Device.” Research and Creative Achievement Week, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, April 4, 2014.

Olaoye, J., Ramineni, S., Roth, S., Dziubla, T., and Puleo, D. “Doxycycline-releasing Hernia Mesh.” American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, Nov. 4, 2013.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & VOLUNTEER SERVICE

Professional Affiliations: Tau Beta Pi, East Carolina University Chapter, Corresponding Secretary, 2012 – 2014 Biomedical Engineering Society, East Carolina University Chapter, Social Chair, 2012 – 2013 National Society of Black Engineers, Member Society of Women Engineers, Member

Volunteer Service: East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, Academic Tutor/Mentor, 2012 – 2014 Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, NC, Volunteer, 2011 – 2012

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