Experience

Exponent

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Biomechanics Associate

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States



Globus Medical

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Engineer

  • Sep 2019 - Nov 2020



Flinders University

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Topic Coordinator and Lecturer

  • Jul 2017 - Jun 2019

  Adelaide, Australia Coordinated 200 students and led a team of 10 teaching assistants for Professional Skills, a topic that teaches puzzle-based learning (problem solving) and humanitarian engineering Developed the humanitarian engineering curriculum, delivered all lectures, and taught discussion sections Converted topic to a distance learning (online) by developing topic materials into videos and creating an activity completion model

• Biomechanical Test Engineer

  • Jul 2016 - Jun 2019

  Adelaide, Australia • Completed six degree of freedom (6DOF) biomechanical testing of orthopedic implants using Hexapod Robot and uniaxial testing devices (MTS and Instron) for product development and validation. • Developed test protocols (based on standards), designed testing fixtures and conducted laboratory testing of implants using cadaveric specimens, where testing included use of digital image correlation or RSA • Analyzed and interpreted raw mechanics and kinematics data for validation and reporting… Show more • Completed six degree of freedom (6DOF) biomechanical testing of orthopedic implants using Hexapod Robot and uniaxial testing devices (MTS and Instron) for product development and validation. • Developed test protocols (based on standards), designed testing fixtures and conducted laboratory testing of implants using cadaveric specimens, where testing included use of digital image correlation or RSA • Analyzed and interpreted raw mechanics and kinematics data for validation and reporting of test results • Communicated findings via technical reports, presentations, and publications to and for customers

• Surgical Skills Training Staff

  • Jan 2016 - Jun 2019

  Adelaide, Australia • Supported clinical and company staff for cadaver labs hosted by orthopedic companies within the university during and after training • Set up lab for surgical training, including handling of all cadaveric and animal tissue • Communicated with all medical device company staff before, during and after the training • Conducted any biomechanical testing on cadaver specimens or implants as education for surgeons

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Mar 2015 - Jun 2019

  Adelaide, Australia • Taught appropriate technical content for Matlab, solid mechanics and engineering design tutorials • Ran 2-hour long workshops for undergraduate students on communication and engineering design, in addition to mentoring students for Engineers without Borders (EWB) challenge project. • Mentored one EWB challenge group to Australian finals, where the students won BHP award for Best Sustainable Design and Community Engagement (2015) • Graded practical and tutorial assignments according… Show more • Taught appropriate technical content for Matlab, solid mechanics and engineering design tutorials • Ran 2-hour long workshops for undergraduate students on communication and engineering design, in addition to mentoring students for Engineers without Borders (EWB) challenge project. • Mentored one EWB challenge group to Australian finals, where the students won BHP award for Best Sustainable Design and Community Engagement (2015) • Graded practical and tutorial assignments according to a developed rubric



Medical Device Partnering Program

• Australia
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Engineer

  • Mar 2016 - Jun 2019

  Adelaide, Australia • Worked as a mechanical engineer on various projects (funded by the MDPP), involving the design, development and validation of medical devices for surgeons and clients • Mechanical testing of developed prototypes and products for verification and validation. Familiar with ISO testing standards for a variety of medical devices (spine, knee, and dental implants) • Analyzed testing results and compared to finite element analysis for validation and verification • Developed and executed… Show more • Worked as a mechanical engineer on various projects (funded by the MDPP), involving the design, development and validation of medical devices for surgeons and clients • Mechanical testing of developed prototypes and products for verification and validation. Familiar with ISO testing standards for a variety of medical devices (spine, knee, and dental implants) • Analyzed testing results and compared to finite element analysis for validation and verification • Developed and executed clinical trials for medical devices developed by MDPP clients Show less



Engineers Without Borders Australia

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design Summit Mentor

  • Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

  Cambodia Led 20 undergraduate students in engineering and related fields to Cambodia to educate the students on human centered design Facilitate educational and personal development of students by leading structured discussions/activities Communicate with in-country partner organisation and lead students through the design process Handle daily logistics, which include transport, accommodation, health and well being and meeting venues.



Dr. Osti's Clinic

• Research Officer

  • Sep 2015 - Sep 2017

  Adelaide, Australia Running clinical research study for spinal surgeon, regarding metal ion levels within patients before and after removal of spinal instrumentation. Prepare and complete ethics proposal for clinical study Recruit, inform, and follow participants. Contact person for all participants throughout the length of study Analyze results of metal ion levels in participants and publish results accordingly



Flinders University

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Whitaker Fellow

  • Sep 2013 - Sep 2014

  Adelaide, Australia Receive a grant from Whitaker International Program (through IIE) to complete a 12 month long research project in biomedical engineering Learn international collaboration Develop biomedical engineering project (protocol) Test the protocol Analyze results



University of Delaware

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager - Engineers without Borders

  • Jan 2011 - Jul 2013

  Led a team of 12 engineers, 1 academic, and 80 Guatemalan community members in the building of a 60-foot-long bridge in San Jose Petacalapa, Guatemala in 4 weeks. Managed project budget and implemented the project in $65K, saving $5K Impacted the Guatemalan community socially, helping to integrate women into the governmental structure [http://www.udel.edu/udaily/2012/jan/ewb-guatemala-bridge-012712.html]

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • 2011 - Jul 2013

  University of Delaware Work closely with PhD graduate student in collecting data for fatigue on spinal discs (L5-S1). Dissect human spines to isolate the lumbar spinal discs. Learn to perform cyclic fatigue tests on spinal discs. Work closely with another PhD gradate student collecting data and assisting with the tendon rupture (notched and unotched) project. Analyzed strains using Vic-2D Dissected cow knees Used instron and other procedures to test tendon failure.

• Help Desk Intern

  • Mar 2009 - May 2013

  University of Delaware Responsible for computer system rollout, configuration, and setup. Troubleshooting, virus scanning, and printing. Configuring outlook to UD mail servers. Imaging and re-imaging computers for initial setup and to remove viruses. Installing engineering software.

• Teaching Assistant - Solid Mechanics Lab

  • 2012 - 2012

  Run solid mechanics lab for sophomore mechanical engineering student. Help with lab technique and lab reports. Grade Labs.