Education
Sept 2022- May 2023
Columbia University | Master’s of Science Degree: Biomedical Engineering
Specialization in Design, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
GPA: 4.0
Sept 2018 - Jun 2022
UC Davis |
Bachelor's of Science Degree: Biomedical Engineering
Specialization in Medical Devices
GPA: 3.92
University Honors Program, Dean’s Honor List, Magna Cum Laude
Work
Experience
Sept 2023 -
Present
Test Engineer
Stryker Sports Medicine
San Jose, CA
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Sustaining Test Engineer in the Product Engineering team focus on Arthroscopy and Consoles
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Quantified product performed and ensure products meet functional specifications via formalized testing and documentation
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Perform statistical analysis on testing and document in formal reports
May 2021 -
Jul 2022
Medical Device Design Engineer
UC Davis Pain Clinic
Sacramento, CA
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Proposed, designed, prototyped, and implemented device to support use of VR headsets for patients in prone position during pain procedures in team of five undergraduates and alongside two physicians
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Presented prototype at poster pitch competitions alongside 20 competitors from multiple Bay Area universities; applied for Venture Well grants
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Awarded People’s Choice Prize and $2000 Best Pitch Award at UC Davis Little Bang Competition
Jun 2021 - Sept 2021
Advanced Process Development Engineering Intern
Mojo Vision
Saratoga, CA
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Led battery integration project for process optimization of micro casting process into lens assembly and increased battery implementation success rate from 30% to 100%
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Collaborated with Electrical Engineer to test and analyze nine batteries on each contact lens PC board
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Accomplished materials verification with FT-IR analysis and refractive index testing to meet quality and filed over 100 DHR documentation for materials processing and quality standards
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Managed chemistry lab and trained and supported new team member on laboratory processes
Jun 2020 -
Dec 2020
Advanced Process Development Laboratory Intern
Mojo Vision
Saratoga, CA
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Synthesized and prepared over 15 different chemical and polymer formulations to create AR lens materials
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Conducted multiple materials characterization tests including refractive index, oxygen permeability, water uptake/hydrophobicity, strength, and hardness testing
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Tested AR Contact Lens flex PC board for electrical, optical, and structural characterization; executed ESD diode testing on flex structure using PC board for process development
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Developed comprehensive materials property library and integrated it into SolidWorks
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Collected and analyzed data from all testing and constructed report to present weekly to 30 colleagues
Sept 2019 - Dec 2021
Chemistry Tutor
UC Davis
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Tutored Chemistry for undergraduate students
Research Experience
Dec 2021 -
Jun 2022
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Tan Lab
UC Davis
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Created plasmid for enhanced binding of bacteria to breast cancer cells targeting HER-2 positive breast cancer with 3 classmates and awarded best design to continue building in research laboratory
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Performed construction via PCR and Gibson assembly and verification testing of plasmid with gel electrophoresis enabling validation testing of plasmid design for enhanced binding
Sept 2021 - Mar 2022
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Panitch Lab
UC Davis
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Synthesized and prepared polymer compounds for study of cartilage tissues regenerative medicine applications
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Conducted materials characterization, peptide synthesis; designed GAG hydrogels
Skills & Expertise
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CAD SOLIDWORKS
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Python
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MATLAB
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Minitab
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OpenSCAD
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Rapid Prototyping
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3D Printing
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Laser Cutting
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Product Design
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Manufacturing Processes
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Figma