Sarah Black
Lawndale, CA **260
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EDUCATION:
University of California, Irvine
M.S. in Biomedical Engineering, 3.7 GPA, June 2007
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA
B.S. in Engineering Physics, Studio Art Minor, 3.81 GPA, May 2006
Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Trustee Scholarship Recipient, LMU Honors Program, Dean’s List, LMU Engineering Physics Scholar of the Year 2006
EXPERIENCE:
Applications Engineer Manager at NextEngine Inc, 2006-present
• Operate laser 3D scanner and create 3D CAD models.
• QA testing on software and scanner.
• Hand held scanner design and engineering
• Manage team of Applications Engineers
• Train and support 3000 customers.
• Developed integrated online support site including user manual, videos and live training webinars.
• Training and sales demonstrations with companies on-site and at tradeshows.
Clinical Observation at University of California Irvine Medical Center, 2007
• Observed surgeries including brain, orthopedic and plastic surgery.
• Compiled feedback from medical staff regarding desired equipment enhancements.
Research at UCI with Dr. Brian Wong, 2007
• Optical Coherence Tomography imaging of neo-natal air passages.
Research at UCI with Dr. William Tang, 2007
• Modeled PDMS capacitor to be used as a strain gauge for shoulder muscle.
Research at UCI with Dr. Abraham Lee, 2006
• Tested PDMS capacitor sensors for the synthetic tactile sensors for a synthetic hand.
UCLA SPUR Research Assistant, 2005
• Worked with Professor Chi-Ming Ho on a project involving the self-assembly of actin on gelsolin according to a specific electron-beam patterned substrate.
• Used fluorescent microscope to determine pattern accuracy.
SKILLS:
Computer: Camtasia, Excel, Power Point MATLAB, PSpice, Rapidform
Classes: Circuits, Quantum Physics, Biophysics, Cell and Tissue Engineering, Thermodynamics, Optics, Microfluidics, Electronics
AFFILIATIONS:
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, 2004-present, LMU Treasurer 2005
Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Honor Society, 2005-present
Society of Women Engineers, 2002-present
Loyola Marymount University Varsity Swim Team, 2002-2005