Makeda Melkie

Undergraduate Research Assistant at The George Washington University - School of Engineering & Applied Science
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Amharic Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Arabic Limited working proficiency

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Experience

    • Undergraduate Research Assistant
      • 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

    • United States
    • Medical Equipment Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • NPD Manufacturing Intern (TMTT)
      • 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

    • United States
    • Medical Equipment Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • R&D Intern (THV)
      • 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

    • United States
    • Medical Equipment Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Process Development Intern
      • 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

    • United States
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chiropractic Intern
      • 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.

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • National Youth Leadership Program
      • Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

    • United Arab Emirates
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Intern
      • 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

Education

  • The George Washington University
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Biomedical/Medical Engineering
    2019 - 2023
  • St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School
    High School Diploma, Student
    2017 - 2019
  • GEMS Education
    Student
    2012 - 2016

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