Makeda Melkie
Undergraduate Research Assistant at The George Washington University - School of Engineering & Applied Science- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Amharic Native or bilingual proficiency
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Arabic Limited working proficiency
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Experience
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The George Washington University - School of Engineering & Applied Science
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Jan 2020 - Present
- Cardiac lab with a focus on neurocardiology to develop technologies to study hypoxia, heart failure, and sleep apnea - Generated data models and performed analysis to produce reports outlining results - Collaborated with the team to determine the most efficient practices to achieve our goals - S.U.P.E.R: Analyzed plethysmography data and video files for Alzheimer's disease-focused lab - Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) project - Cardiac lab with a focus on neurocardiology to develop technologies to study hypoxia, heart failure, and sleep apnea - Generated data models and performed analysis to produce reports outlining results - Collaborated with the team to determine the most efficient practices to achieve our goals - S.U.P.E.R: Analyzed plethysmography data and video files for Alzheimer's disease-focused lab - Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) project
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Edwards Lifesciences
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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NPD Manufacturing Intern (TMTT)
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May 2023 - Aug 2023
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive characterization study for a critical tool on the manufacturing line to identify process inputs, outputs, and main variation sources - Designed a new fixture to scale up the current manual assembly process used for feasibility that enhanced control parameters, reduced complexity, and addressed cost, ergonomics, and fixture footprint - Supported cross-functional groups in design verification and validation testing activities for novel clinical design Show less
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Edwards Lifesciences
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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R&D Intern (THV)
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May 2022 - Aug 2022
- Identified five critical areas for yield enhancement while preserving product efficacy, user experience, and patient outcomes - Spearheaded the collection and analysis of feedback from physicians and key opinion leaders to facilitate the implementation of ergonomic and usability enhancements to handle design - Developed innovative prototypes using SolidWorks for a cutting-edge first-generation device aimed at addressing unmet needs in the treatment of Pulmonary Heart Disease - Conducted comprehensive evaluations of alternative materials and production methods for the dilator of the pulmonic delivery system, ensuring optimal efficiency and performance Show less
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Boston Scientific
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Process Development Intern
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May 2021 - Aug 2021
- Preformed and analyzed measurement on device components and identified areas of improvement that were later supported by R&D testing - Worked cross-functionally with members in Research and Development, Equipment Engineering, and Lucid team to create a scalable automation design - Led meetings to identify areas of improvement and develop fixture designs - Supported builds and troubleshooting across production - Preformed and analyzed measurement on device components and identified areas of improvement that were later supported by R&D testing - Worked cross-functionally with members in Research and Development, Equipment Engineering, and Lucid team to create a scalable automation design - Led meetings to identify areas of improvement and develop fixture designs - Supported builds and troubleshooting across production
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Makda Chiropractic
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chiropractic Intern
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May 2019 - Jun 2019
- Organized and performed X-ray analytics using the Posture Ray software - Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight. - Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment. - Organized and performed X-ray analytics using the Posture Ray software - Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight. - Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
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WorldStrides
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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National Youth Leadership Program
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Jun 2018 - Jul 2018
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Mediclinic Middle East
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United Arab Emirates
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern
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May 2015 - Jun 2015
- Shadowed General Doctors and Cardiologists during routine checkups - Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight - Utilized effective communication and active listening skills when interacting with physicians, nursing staff and patients - Shadowed General Doctors and Cardiologists during routine checkups - Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight - Utilized effective communication and active listening skills when interacting with physicians, nursing staff and patients
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Education
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The George Washington University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biomedical/Medical Engineering -
St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School
High School Diploma, Student -
GEMS Education
Student