Karan Shah
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Cell: 440-***-****
Email: *********@*****.***
Objective:
To obtain an entry level position as a biomedical / mechanical engineer.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering (Mechanics)
University of Akron, Akron, OH
January 2006 - May 2009 (Graduated: May 2009)
Related course work: Finite Elemental Analysis (Abaqus CAE), Biophysical Measurements, Senior Design (followed GMP techniques during the product development phase; evaluated the product as per the ASTM and ISO standards), Biomaterials, Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer, Mechanics of Biological Tissues, Technical Report Writing
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering (Mechanics)
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
September 2003 - December 2006
Related course work: Human Body Dynamics, Modeling & Simulation, Engineering Economics, Mechanics, Kinematics
High School Diploma, Class of 2003
Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School, Broadview Hts., OH
August 1999 - June 2003
• Graduated with Honors
Related course work: AutoCAD, Visual Basic
Experience:
Medical Product Design and Manufacturing Engineer (Co-op), AtriCure, Inc., Cincinnati, OH (September 2006 - December 2006)
• Designed and developed a cable system for a new company product, following GMP techniques.
• Tested and evaluated the cable system following the required ASTM standards and other federal regulations.
• Familiarized with federal regulations (ISO 60601, Code of Federal Regulations, ASTM, etc) to meet product requirements and specifications.
• Performed various product testing as required per the IEC 60601-1, ASTM and other Regulation standards.
• Familiarized with the use of an Instron machine to perform stress testing on various parts of a product.
• Familiarized with testing on animal samples as required by various regulations.
• Developed an Operation Procedure for the manufacturing of various company products.
• Performed and documented all the various testing in a professional test report format.
• Created and edited various product development documents such as: Operating Procedure Specifications, Operating Procedure Forms, and Risk Analysis.
• Maintained a detailed Product Design Binder.
Medical Product Development and Design Engineer (Co-op), Cincinnati Sub-Zero, Cincinnati, OH (March 2006 - June 2006)
• Performed development benchmark testing for a new company product.
• Documented all the various testing in a professional test report format.
• Familiarized with various regulations (ISO 60601) to meet product requirements and specifications.
• Familiarized with engineering planning procedures and design and development phases of introducing a product into the market.
• Created and edited various product development documents such as: Hazard Analysis, Essential Requirements Table, and Design Input Documents.
Pharmacy Technician, NeighborCare Pharmacy, Broadview Heights, OH (June 2001 - June 2005)
• Assisted in the training of new pharmacy technicians.
• Assisted in the setup of new computer systems in the pharmacy.
• Developed a program for automatically generating and printing compounding sheets on Visual Basic.
Certifications:
Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certificate
Six Sigma Online (Aveta Solutions) August 2009
Skills/Abilities:
Computer Skills
• Microsoft Office 2007, Java, HTML, Visual Basic 6.0, Macromedia Flash, AutoCAD, Solid Edge, SolidWorks, ALGOR, MatLab, MathCAD, Abaqus CAE.
Activities:
Professional/Social Societies
• Bio-Medical Engineering Society, National Honors Society, Asian American Association Club, South Asian Arts Collaborative Club, Annual Volunteer and Participant of Cleveland Indian Association Festivals, Midwest Cricket League.
Leadership
• Served as the President for the Asian American Association Club (Cincinnati) for two years.
• Served as the Vice-President for the South Asian Arts Collaborative Club (Cincinnati) for one year.
• Co-captain of the 'Krusshers Cricket Team' from the Midwest Cricket League.
References:
Available upon request