Shima Homayoonieh
Tel: 949-***-****
E-mail: ********@****.***.*********:********@****.***.*********:********@****.***.***
Professional Summery
Biomedical Engineer with a diverse skill set including both technical and leadership skills; self-starter and energetic. Experienced in research, product design and business process improvement; hardworking, collaborative team player seeking an opportunity to create and improve medical devices.
Skills
Technical Skills
Laboratory Skills
Technical Projects
MATLAB, JAVA, ARDUINO, 3D CAD software, Prism, R&D, Word Press, Microsoft Office, Lean and Six Sigma tools, Adobe, PACS Image Archive, DICOM storage, AutoCAD, MS Project Rhinoceros, Troubleshooting, System maintenance, PACS, Solidworks, (FDA) 21
CFR 820, (ISO)
Minitab, R&D
Col-GAG mesh preparation, RNA and DNA isolation, qRT-PCR, semiquant RT-PCR, protein isolation, Western blot, immunocytochemistry, fluorescent and confocal microscopies, cell/ scaffold mechanical loading using DMA
PCR & HPLC, Gel electrophoresis, ELISA Dissection, Ultra violet, Infrared spectrometer, Differential Scanning, Calorimeter, Thermo-cycler, Cell culture & fixation, Gas Chromatograph, Viscometer
●Adrenalectomy Simulator -North-shore Hospital and University of Chicago
oDeveloping a functional, affordable and reusable abdominal cavity Simulator for training surgical skills relating to laparoscopic adrenalectomy.
●Bioartifical pancreas for type 1 Diabetes Fabrication of hydrogel nanoparticles for sustained delivery of angiogenic factors, therapeutic antimicrobial – Illinois Institute of technology Center for Diabetes Research
●Bioartifical pancreas for type 1 Diabetes Vascularization of transplanted islet cells- Illinois Institute of technology Center for Diabetes Research
Employment History
●Caterpillar Inc.(OSF Healthcare System)-Peoria, IL May 16-Present
Bioengineering Intern
oReduced medical equipment downtime by 75% through preventative maintenance procedure
adjustments as identified with corrective service trend tracking.
oImproved Standby emergency power (15 Caterpillar generator sets ranging from 400 kW standby to
900 kW standby) for OSF Healthcare Medical center
●JUMP Trading simulation and education center Aug 15- May16
Simulation Engineer
oGenerated pattern recognition Algorithms intended for individuals with the missing limb, yielding
robust EMG signals in 75 target muscle – a 95% success rate.
oOptimized R&D process and validation of wearable sensors.
oConducts audits to good manufacturing practices, Responsible for FDA regulations and
Validation/Qualifications for instrumentation and GLP
oNegotiated contracts with vendors to reduce the cost of sensors and prosthetics for 45%.
●.Corona Regional Hospital- Corona, CA Jan 13- Jan 14
Radiology Assistant
oReduced Imaging device service contract costs reduced by 67% through a mix of in-house biomedical
services, biomedical support and parts-only service agreements.
oReduced expenditure by 65% by preparing cost estimates and justifications for budget
recommendations and monitoring the approved budget.
oResponsible for imaging documentation software, including PACS Image Archive and DICOM storage.
●Riverside Community College- Riverside, CA Oct 12 –Oct13
Teacher Assistant
Education
●Illinois Institute of Technology (Dean’s List) 2014-2016
oBachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Awards
BMES undergraduate Design and Research award for “Evaluation of the Tissue response to alginate encapsulated islets”