Objective
Mechanical engineering graduate from Cornell University with strong industry experience in biomedical technologies, product design, and entrepreneurship. Eager to pursue a career in the cardiovascular or rehabilitation medical device space by translating mechanical design and simulation principles into industry applications.
Education
B.S. Mechanical Engineering · Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Industry
- Composed +50 pages of standard operating procedures (SOPs) & work instructions for AS6171 microelectronic testing facility.
- Adapted DoBot robotic microelectronic probing system in SolidWorks and Python to streamline technician setup & handoffs.
Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) Intern
- Standardized review process for 10+ years of SAP & D2 production records to improve root-cause analysis, isolate historical lot-to-lot variability, & recommend workflow improvements in 4 Atellica & Dimension liquid calibrators.
- Coordinated bulk container scale-ups for 10+ finished-product reagents to reduce quality testing & net bottle changes.
preCARDIA Product Development Co-Op
- Characterized 30+ internal electronics for a therapeutic cardiac device with a thermocouple-based data acquisition system & 250+ lines of MATLAB automation, identifying overheating subsystems and rerouting wiring to eliminate daily brownouts.
- Designed 4 prototype fixtures in SolidWorks for failure mode analysis & stress-strain characterization of syringe pump motors.
- Co-authored & executed 5 quality-assured verification tests for Class III medical disposable 510(k) submission.
- Innovated V1.0 console burn-in fixture for software integration and isolated electromechanical testing, consolidating 3+ mechanical and 8+ electronic subassemblies into a more accessible benchtop for early verification testing.
Hardware Prototyping Intern
- Accelerated 20+ start-ups through design consultations with founders & engineering development training for 100+ members.
- Advised on early hardware design, verification testing, & DFX for 5 MedTech companies, including TailHeart & PortAlign.
Research Experience
Undergraduate Research
- Designed a regulated method for fabricating anti-kink coils to improve patency for synthetic vascular grafts in ovine trials for Dr. Yadong Wang's Biofoundry, integrating a Velmex linear stage, mandrel spinner, & custom M-Code control system.
- Characterized 12 coil variations against ANSI 7198 standards, authoring 20+ pages of documentation on strength performance.
- Led +15-person team developing a Class II wearable diagnostic to receive 2026 DEBUT-VentureWell Venture Prize ($10,000) and selected as a finalist for 2026 Medtronic Student Design Compeition.
- Validated 97.42% accuracy with OptiTrack motion-capture compared to 61.30% for market competitors (e.g., Driveline Pulse).
- Developed a 2-layer KiCAD PCB (10+ chips), 20+ Fusion360 wearable enclosures, & 300+ lines of embedded C++ firmware.
- Authored 100+ pages of FDA DHF documents & 200+ technical training slides to standardize device development process.
- Led investor pitch for tremor-resistant walking cane to win 1st Place ($2,500) at Medtronic 2024 Student Design Competition.
- Wrote a 300+ line MATLAB simulation for tremor response across mass-spring combinations to select damper configuration.
- Managed IRB-approved clinical validation with Parkinson’s patients at SUNY Cortland, demonstrating 12% tremor reduction.
Machine Technician
- Operated and reconditioned additive manufacturing equipment serving 30+ project teams, 75+ research groups, and all undergraduate classes.
- Facilitated ~10 customer requests per week in prototype design and 3D printing technology for academic and research applications.
Research Intern
- Coordinated electromechanical research for an early point-of-care volumetric blood flow device with Dr. Yi-Xian Qin.
- Synthesized a wearable device for fixturing ultrasound transducers, manufacturing 50+ PLA parts with modular sizing.
- Designed a custom 2-layer PCB to interface with pressure and ultrasonic sensors for an electrically operational board.
- Formulated carotid artery FEA for applanation tonometry to estimate arterial deformation and pressure with less than 5% error.
Work
Server · Part-time
- Established a positive customer service experience by managing requests and serving meals for up to 6 tables at once.
- Cooperated with fellow servers, busboys, and management to ensure quality, efficiency, and cleanliness in the restaurant experience.
Store Cashier · Part-time
- Managed cash register and worked with a team to accomplish routine store responsibilities including stocking shelves and assisting customers with pick-ups and loading.
Apprentice Electrician · Part-time
- Applied in-field electrical expertise to assist contracting experts on equipment installation, lighting design, and wiring.
- Employed on over 50 job sites ranging from small-scale (<1 acre) to large-scale (10+ acres) residential homes.
Skills
Design
Fusion360, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, KiCAD (Schematic/PCB), ANSYS Static/Fluent, ArduinoIDE, Microsoft Office Suite
Laboratory
Cultured Cell Lines, Southern Blot with PCR, ImageJ, Oscilloscope, Microcontroller Programming, SMD/THT Soldering, Circuitry Design, Stepper Motor Coding
Manufacturing
3D Printers (FDM/SLA), CO2 Laser Cutter, CNC Mill, Water Jet, Manual Mill, Manual Lathe, Drill Press
Coding
Python, MATLAB, C++, G-Code/M-Code, CSS, HTML