Biomedical Engineer

Education

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering, May 2016

The University of Texas at Austin

GPA: 3.13/4.00

Related Coursework:

Biochemical Engineering, Tissue Engineering, Biomedical Measurement and Instrumentation, Network Analysis, Embedded Systems, Introduction to Computing

Experience

05/16-10/16 Intern, Styrochrome

Scheduled meetings with potential clients

Carried out majority of research for whitepaper and took independent initiative on revising old content and proposed new narrative directions

Learned to use project organizing services to log and coordinate progress between co-workers

08/15-05/16 Research Assistant, Dr. Jonathan Chen Lab for Polymers and Biomaterials

Synthesized cellulose-based nanofibers for scaffolds via electrospinning

Proposed protocol for multiple drug delivery potentials of cellulose-based nanofibers

Credited as second author to publication in Materials Science and Engineering: C

Applied for and received $700 research grant from AATCC Journal of Research

08/15-05/16 Senior Design, Biomedical Engineering at UT Austin

Designed parts for working prototype of eye fixation system in SolidWorks

Generated concepts for improving current electrocardiogram device

Created Wi-Fi enabled ECG using TI TM4C123 microcontroller with TI C3100 Booster Pack

Performed testing with Python coded server using Google App Engine

Presented small demo of working communication between device and locally hosted server for a class exhibition

08/14-05/15 Student Researcher, Biomedical Engineering Junior Lab at UT Austin

Managed mammalian cell cultures including feeding, passaging, and freezing

Performed various assays to analyze cellular adhesion and cytotoxicity

Wired an electrocardiogram using NI ELVIS board

Constructed Heart Mitral Valve in SolidWorks

Performed various stress and strain tests on materials using Instron device

08/14-08/15 Mentor, UT Student Engineers Educating Kids (SEEK)

Performed engineering projects with elementary students to spark interest in the sciences

Ensured understanding by facilitating discussion of scientific and engineering principles

Promote higher education by acting as a role model enrolled in a university

06/14-08/14 Intern, Glen L. Bruenjes Dentistry, Houston, Texas

Assisted dentist in numerous procedures including fillings, tooth extractions, and prophylaxes

Created bite impressions to be sent to labs for producing dental crowns

Provided customer service by handling payments, scheduling appointments, and filing insurance claims

Ensured availability of medical inventory and supplies

Skills

Experience with LabVIEW, MATLAB, Assembly, and C programming

Proficient in Adobe Photoshop CS5

Experience with SolidWorks 3D Auto-CAD Design Software

Experience with laboratory setting and sterile technique

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Excel

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