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0-5 years of experience
Developed protocols for nanofiber manufacturing for drug delivery device for ocular applications. The device was loaded with drug molecules, and engineered to release drugs over a 6 month period
- Achieved significant improvement in drug molecule attachment (by 80%) through treating of nanofibers by UV method for molecule attachment
- Implemented quality procedures for ISO 9001 for formulation and spinning processes
- Developed characterization methods for nanofibers and its products, including porosity, tensile and peel strength, dynamic mechanical properties (DMA, DMTA, creep, etc.), gas adsorption capacity and breakthrough curves, BET surface area analysis, thermal characterization (DSC, TGA, etc.), molecular characterization (GPC, NMR, FTIR, UV-Vis, etc.), and filter testing
- Reduced process variability by 65% while increasing process throughput by 20% by optimizing commercial electrospinning process for air filter media
- Managed engineering team that designed eXceed Filters
6-10 years of experience
- Led, identified, developed, and implemented win-win (multiple-benefit) technologies resulting in savings of over $350K annually
- Supported research, development, and production with a focus on cost, quality, safety, environment, weight, and styling reducing costs by >$5 million annually
- Reduced quality issues with high claims by identifying each problem’s root cause and implementing counter-measures reducing claims from ~2% to <0.05%
- Promoted a safe working environment by implementing new policies and procedures while fulfilling my role as ‘Safety Officer’
- Presented each project’s outlook to management while consistently achieving positive results by planning ahead and presenting all pertinent details clearly
- Contributed to effective teamwork by listening intently and communicating clearly while working with a broad range of experts
0-5 years of experience
Led algorithm design to perform motion analysis on a capsule endoscope (CE), supported the full product development cycle: R&D, engineering, and patent writing. First-of-its-kind 360 panoramic camera and adaptive frame rate capture design.
- Researched and designed motion tracking algorithms for implementing the adaptive frame rate function on a CE. Derived motion by fitting a camera projection model to image data using multiple regression.
- Reduced algorithm complexity with FPGA/ASIC engineer to integrate the algorithm onto hardware.
- Coded software to generate the full image formation process: optics quantification, camera calibration, demosaicing, image compression, and image registration.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a small cross-functional team to design, assemble and test multiple CE prototypes and successfully completed animal trials in 1 year.
- Drafted 2 U.S. patent disclosures.
6-10 years of experience
- Managed a diverse team of 5 engineers, including chemical, mechanical, and biomedical engineers, and successfully developed a vascular graft biomaterial under a USD $1.8M research grant
- Managed engineering project to construct a bioreactor with controllable oxygen gradients (using PLC software) leading to 300% increased cell migration distances into bioscaffolds in comparison to historical standards
- Invented organic biomaterial that induces capillary formation in biomaterials at a cost of only 10% of conventional materials (US patent pending)
- Validated vascular graft material processing efficiency
- Assisted starting up a $750K state-of-the-art analytical science and engineering research lab in four months
- Created and implemented lab SOPs, purchased instruments, and ensured proper lab function and organization
0-5 years of experience
Establish new Advanced Refining materials synthesis-characterization functions, including: resources (staff and equipment), lab design and construction, procurement stewardship, installations, methods development, training and quality assurance.
- Conceptualized, designed and supervised construction of $3M, 3000 sq-ft formulation, characterization laboratory facility for completion in less than 12 months
- In support of new facility operations, resourced, specified and selected $7M equipment, staff, quality control, ELN and LIMS infrastructure systems and SDS compliance
- Developed and validated more than 30 routine, 10 specialized characterization methods.
- Trained 24 professional and technician staff on equipment operations, including QA and workflow design
- Program leader for specialist team of 8-professionals to explore FCC CO2 sequestration options for potential $20M annual savings
- Chaired catalyst technology program with third-party manufacturer to develop catalyst for increasing diesel production in FCC process by $3M annually per reactor
0-5 years of experience
Research and Development technical lead during feasibility studies for 1st generation digital PCR (dPCR) system
- Technical lead for digital PCR (dPCR) consumable development
- Inventor of pressure driven droplet control algorithm with parallelized droplet generation
- Invented and developed emulsion separation technology, which lead to a single pipette step workflow
- Maintained the QC database for reagents production using Microsoft Access; mined data for trend analysis and correlation
- Demonstrated feasibility of alternative droplet signal processing algorithm for up to 5x increased sample throughput
- Created interactive visualization used to present RainDrop verification and validation performance data to leadership
0-5 years of experience
Leadership role in the development and execution of new products to advance the company’s business.
- Led and coordinated cross functional efforts and provided direction to other professionals to ensure timely completion of significant product savings.
- Presented project updates at regular team, department, and executive reviews.
- Utilized laboratory tests, mathematical models, and statistical techniques to develop and launch new products.
- Applied problem solving skills to develop new and innovative solutions to complex problems and use sound decision making procedures to balance design requirements, product cost, and product manufacturability.
- Developed product prototyped to demonstrate product capabilities and assist in product launch.
0-5 years of experience
Quality assurance testing of Bi-2212 superconducting wire and ReBCO superconducting tapes, including preparation of samples for transport measurements, low temperature measurements at high magnetic fields, and analyzing results from measurements
- Maintained and aided in assembling probes for use in transport current measurements
- Updated and maintained LabVIEW software for measurement of superconducting samples, including Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM) and Transport Current Measurements.
- Sustained Cryogen levels in Superconducting Magnet Systems (Liquid Helium and Liquid Nitrogen)
0-5 years of experience
Led research programs with epoxy and phenolic resin companies to identify paths, develop and commercialized new generation resins for bond bonded abrasive products.
- Developed patented epoxy and phenolic resin based composite with improved thermal
- Developed patented toughening technology for medical device industry to improve product
- Identified root causes, designed improved process and implemented new molding process to solve density variation and gradient in standard epoxy and phenolic resin based product.
- Collaborated with material characterization groups to develop new test methods for analyzing
0-5 years of experience
Partnered with General Motors, Ford Motor Company and Oakland University to research the effects of Draw-Beads on aluminum forming limit curve
- Proposed new patentable invention to inexpensively measure sheet-metal displacement during the drawing process
- Worked towards developing a North American Standard for finding a material’s forming limit curve
- Designed and developed new Draw-Bead Simulator Tooling
- Led team in collecting strain distribution data for aluminum using Digital Image Correlation
- Evaluated data to provide problem solving tools for future aluminum formability issues
- Conducted B-Pillar trails in Auto/Steel Partnership project to test the effects of lubricants and laser
0-5 years of experience
Worked with Building Industry Research Alliance (BIRA) partners including national homebuilders, major manufacturers, and national labs to promote and research the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America (BA) program goal of cost-effective, marketable Zero Energy Homes by 2020
- Provided consultation to home builders in hot-dry, marine, and hot-humid climates to exceed BA benchmark climate savings milestones.
- Engaged residential builders to participate in the BA program
- Gather, organize, edit, and research information. Research activities include conducting interviews with building industry stakeholders, developing research plans, and analyzing government research and resources
- Created technical reports detailing building system and prototype home energy savings, feasibility, marketability, and cost effectiveness for the Department of Energy
- Researched zero cooling and zero peak cooling strategies for new construction homes in all 16 California climate zones for the California Energy Commission
- Analyze potential carbon savings, energy savings, and payback periods of retrofitting existing residential houses
0-5 years of experience
Performed bench and pilot scale testing. Traveled to site to create comparison of batch and continuous conditions. Adapted equipment as necessary to solve operation or design problems. Analyzed test results and presented findings and recommendations. Maintained a safety-oriented environment.
- Completed size distribution analysis for approximately 100 bench scale tests to assist in moving project from bench to pilot scale.
- Directed on-site continuous testing to verify bench scale findings.
- Utilized Design of Experiment software StatEase to develop test programs
- Ascertained effect of process change on natural resource use utilizing experimental data and water balances
- Instructed technicians in use of analysis equipment to ensure more timely delivery of results.
0-5 years of experience
Key responsibilities include providing expert analytical support to various research groups through hands on instrument operation and the interpretation of physical, rheological and thermal testing results. Responsible for leading several R&D projects involving the development of new products and the improvement of existing ones.
- Supported R&D teams through developing various in house test methods following ASTM/ISO/JIS guidelines
- Primary project investigator for the development of green technology “cool roof” self cleaning membranes
- Developed novel test method for measuring the water vapor permeation rate through ultra barrier films
- Collaborated with Senior Engineer and Senior Chemist to develop test methods in measuring toxic gaseous emissions of products while manufactured, stored and in end use
- Primary investigator for the output optimization of a dedicated specialty polymer film extrusion line
- Project collaboration with company manufacturing plant to measure and improve the flammability rating of automotive foams
- Supervised, trained and delegated activities for 1 full time senior research technician
0-5 years of experience
Supported research and development on internal and customer projects. Customer projects included electrospinning polymers to meet or exceed customers’ requirements, with specialty in medical device applications. Internal projects included optimizing current products and investigating/researching new interests. Active internal auditor for ISO 13485. Additional duties include assisting in the development, modification, or updating of SOP’s for new and existing equipment and processes. Secondary job duty includes quality inspection of incoming raw materials and quality testing of internal and customer products.
- Responsible for coordinating samples and product information with potential customers
- Experience working in a Controlled Environment Room designed to meet the expectations of a Class 10,000 Clean Room
- Experience operating various packaging and die cutting equipment
- ISO 13485 Internal Auditing Certified
- Developed fundamental knowledge of business processes
- Participated in Risk Analysis on customer project
0-5 years of experience
Simulated wave propagation and transformation by CFD software for design of breakwaters
- Analyzed environmental effects by constructing breakwaters
- Performed field work for collecting data of pipe flows
- Developed a dredging monitoring system for optimization of dredgers
0-5 years of experience
Testing and evaluation of various fire suppression systems
- Developed test matrices for co-op students for a variety of projects
- Wrote code for bulk analyzing of extensive hot-wire measurements
- Utilized CFD to design venturi tubes for mixing air/CO2 with a powder
- Designed and improved blade designs on a squirrel cage fan to improve efficiency & reduce noise
- Designed in CAD parts for a variety of engineering applications
- Used a 3D printer to create parts designed in CAD
10+ years of experience
- Designed and developed software suite to exploit smart electric meters
- Tested and troubleshoot flight verification software for aircraft manufacturing company
- Designed and developed validation software and test plans to ensure the quality for a U.S. Army Standards development effort
- Configured and managed section’s research lab network
- Led the development for a regional video and data sharing network in DFW area
- Tested and analyzed different video encoder products for public transportation agencies
0-5 years of experience
- Worked as part of DHF remediation team to ensure product compliance with current regulatory guidelines and best industry practices.
- Reviewed changes to product design and specification, and evaluated them in regards to effect on verification and validation of the product.
- Created research reports for biomechanical testing of products based on data provided, and presented summary/conclusion of the report to relevant engineering personal.
- Coordinated design reviews with cross functional engineering, regulatory and business teams.
- Assess and prepare the mechanical testing data to be compliant with regulatory and industry standards.
0-5 years of experience
- Designed, installed, and maintained data acquisition systems for structural health monitoring
- Performed non-destructive testing of structures and controlled experiments on electro-mechanical systems
- Helped maintain remote installation acquired data
- Produced technical reports for deployment partners
- Supervised undergraduate research assistants
0-5 years of experience
- Developed a technique for the fabrication of defect-free mixed matrix membranes using custom engineered metal organic frameworks (MOFs) and polymers and improved the CO2 separation performance by 3 times.
- One provisional patent was issued on the development of mixed matrix membranes for CO2 separation from post-combustion coal power plant flue gases and full patent is under preparation.
- Evaluated supported ionic liquid membranes for CO2 separation from pre-combustion flue gas.
- Developed novel copolymer membranes using polymerized ionic liquids and showed high CO2 selectivity.
- Initiated several collaborations with reputed groups from Carnegie Melon University, Pennsylvania State University, University of Pittsburgh to develop polymers and MOFs as membranes for gas separation.
- Designed permeation systems for gas separation testing of variety of membrane types and configurations.
- Prepared yearly research proposals on carbon capture for internal funding from Department of Energy.
- Completed several laboratory safety courses and safe operating conditions were maintained in the lab.
0-5 years of experience
- Designed and constructed gas-protected metal casting and hot extrusion system
- Developed patented bioabsorbable Zinc alloys which obtained ultimate strength of 360 MPa and suitable bio-degradation profile for coronary stent application
- Produced miniature Zinc alloy tubes with diameter of 3 mm and wall thickness of 0.15 mm by adapting rotary swaging and hot-rolling process
- Assessed In-Vitro and In-Vivo bio-corrosion and toxicity of Zinc alloys through immersion, cell culture, and animal (rat and rabbit) tests according to ISO 10993
6-10 years of experience
- Responsible for client management, laboratory management, and publicizing services and providing technical resources available to current and prospective clients.
- Provided ergonomics consulting for a variety of industries: manufacturing, construction, utilities (distribution, generation) product development/design, and service
- Developed custom training materials through on-site needs assessments/risk assessments
- Performed training for over 1000 employees and managers on safety and ergonomics.
- Evaluated program performance onsite follow-up training impact success found 15-20% improved employee awareness and management implementation of administration and engineering controls 3-6 months after training
- Assessed job requirements and suggested modifications to fit worker populations
- Coordinated program activities and outreach events for schools
- Required regional travel: 50-60%
0-5 years of experience
- Designed EMG-operated prosthetic with Biological, Electrical, Software and Mechanical Engineering
- Worked on project with 4 other students and presented – as a team – the final product to professors
- Gained experience with CNC, Arduinos, 3-D Printing, ABS plastic, NI-ELVIS, and SolidWorks
- Designed, constructed, and troubleshot electrical components of EMG device and assisted team members on their project components: mechanics, code verification, data acquisition and analysis
6-10 years of experience
Designed LabVIEW HMIs using industry standard and styles as Detailed in The LabVIEW Style Book (Peter A. Blume, Prentice Hall, 2007)
- Designed and programmed LabVIEW applications for Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) data acquisition and analysis.
- Developed commercial LabVIEW application for monitoring OTS-100 System.
- Created assembly manuals for two commercial systems.
- In charge of building and testing two commercial systems on an on-order basis.
- Developed several LabVIEW applications used for data acquisition and logging.
- Developed LabVIEW application for controlling environmental chamber and logging of data.
- Developed a data acquisition system based on LabVIEW and Arduino which monitored inputs from low-res video cameras and analog sensors.
- Metal and plastic fabrication using a turret mill, drill press, band saw, tabletop lathe, and basic hand tools.
0-5 years of experience
- Analyzed e-learning system specification on virtual reality, augmented reality and 3D simulation
- Designed & implemented the functions such as user interaction interface and special effects.
- Developed interactive 3D graphics simulation program with DirectX and Lua Script
- Developed e-learning system using augmented reality
6-10 years of experience
- Modeled high-dimension nonlinear differential attitude dynamics for satellites of Southwest Research Institute and Lockheed Martin, optimized control methodologies and implemented Monte Carlo simulations for uncertainty and noise investigation
- Designed and developed a GPS simulator in the Hardware-in-the-Loop environment interfacing with satellite orbit propagation and control with 20,000 lines of C++ code
- Implemented extended Kalman filter on orbit determination for real-time data monitoring and prediction and attitude control with GPS Receiver/Simulator for an ongoing high-resolution real-time surveillance satellite
- Proposed and validated 3D geometrical modeling of the earth horizon sensor and star tracker
- Designed and built a radio-controlled miniature helicopter and participated in the UAV project
0-5 years of experience
Evaluation of various implant (hip & knee) designs using finite element analysis.
- Development of test methods for static & fatigue evaluation of products.
- Actively engaged with surgeons to improve implant designs.
- Designed and analyzed new implant designs for metal 3D printing technology.
- Validated computational results with optical 3D deformation analysis tools.
0-5 years of experience
- Ensured adequate testing and engineering design justifications were taken during implant development by examining mechanical testing data and manufacturing methodology
- Created research reports to support FDA remediation of all current Class II hip orthopedic implant designs
- Worked on a team with development engineers, quality engineers, and regulatory specialists to complete design history file project evaluations
- Analyzed SCAR, NCR, and complaint data for outside supplier parts to see if additional mitigations were necessary
- Trained in GD&T, ISO 13485, ISO 9000, and Zimmer quality systems
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