Experience

Oro Muscles (formerly BlackTop Labs BV)

• CTO

  • Sep 2015 - Present

  Groningen, Netherlands - Co-founded Oro Muscles to commercialize disruptive technology in wearable sensor market for patient rehabilitation monitoring and athletic performance improvements - Attempted to design wearable sensor array from off the shelf sensors with limited success - Partnered with design house to develop fine resolution, micro-embedded EMG + IMU system - Developed layers of software analysis to automate data partitioning and analysis - Piloted with top-tier clinicians and elite… Show more - Co-founded Oro Muscles to commercialize disruptive technology in wearable sensor market for patient rehabilitation monitoring and athletic performance improvements - Attempted to design wearable sensor array from off the shelf sensors with limited success - Partnered with design house to develop fine resolution, micro-embedded EMG + IMU system - Developed layers of software analysis to automate data partitioning and analysis - Piloted with top-tier clinicians and elite athletes/coaches - currently 9 pilot sites active - Participated in VentureLab North (Groningen, NL) and MoveUp (Pons, BE) accelerator programs - Received grant funding from MIT, SNN, and H2020 smartEES to commercialize technology - Participated in multiple bootcamps (ie. ADMA bootcamp) and won pitch competitions (ie. Falling Walls Groningen) - Tracked 70+ ACL reconstruction patients' neuromuscular recovery - Partitioned 60+ movement disorder patient abnormal gait patterns to 0.03 +/- 0.026s of clinical gold standard of force plate gait partitioning - Helped make training more efficient for elite speed skating team and Olympic weightlifting teams - Actively looking for research institutes and elite sport performance centers to partner with to optimize training and rehabilitation in elite sports and medical space - No capital raised; 100% bootstrapped and co-founder owned Show less



PursuitAlert, LLC

• CTO

  • Mar 2016 - Present

  Clemson, SC - Designed, developed, tested, and implemented new system and algorithms to send digital alerts to civilians in case of adverse events from law enforcement agencies and other emergency services (high speed pursuits, emergency responses, critical incidents, etc.) - Failed multiple times in designing first prototypes of system resulting in finding new developers and re-architecture of technology stack - Managed developers, manufacturers, and customers to implement and troubleshoot… Show more - Designed, developed, tested, and implemented new system and algorithms to send digital alerts to civilians in case of adverse events from law enforcement agencies and other emergency services (high speed pursuits, emergency responses, critical incidents, etc.) - Failed multiple times in designing first prototypes of system resulting in finding new developers and re-architecture of technology stack - Managed developers, manufacturers, and customers to implement and troubleshoot systems - Verified and validated system architecture - Implemented system in 20+ agencies in southwest region - Currently working to scale system by streamlining data ingestion, storage, and alert generation - Obtained small start-up grant from SCRA; no institutional capital raised, 100% bootstrapped Show less



Clemson University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Faculty

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  Taught Medical Device Commercialization. Conducting and piloting a new way of teaching masters level biomedical engineers that reinforces professional skill sets, particularly technical communication.

• Research Associate

  • Sep 2016 - Aug 2018

  Investigating and searching for more durable and biocompatible heart valve replacement materials. Growing engineering programs in developing countries with an emphasis on high impact design.



Biomedical Engineering Technology Aid, Intl

• United States
• Biotechnology
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice Executive Director

  • Jan 2014 - Present

  Clemson, SC •Had no clue how to teach anatomy and physiology or design upon assignment •Failed multiple times in composing effective lectures •Developed systems based approach to teach anatomy and physiology as well as design frameworks for use in lean resource regions such as Tanzania and Haiti. • Formulated, organized, and personally lectured portion of core biomedical instrumentation curriculum at Arusha Technical College (Arusha, Tanzania, Africa) for growing NGO • Developed education-based… Show more •Had no clue how to teach anatomy and physiology or design upon assignment •Failed multiple times in composing effective lectures •Developed systems based approach to teach anatomy and physiology as well as design frameworks for use in lean resource regions such as Tanzania and Haiti. • Formulated, organized, and personally lectured portion of core biomedical instrumentation curriculum at Arusha Technical College (Arusha, Tanzania, Africa) for growing NGO • Developed education-based investment models in human capital with BETA President to establish longer lasting sustainability and enable more economic empowerment in resource lean regions • Dealt closely with in-country infrastructure to bridge stakeholders of healthcare ecosystem in resource lean regions to recognize BETA graduates’ value proposition and potential social impact • Taught 13 students in Aug 2013; taught 21 students in Aug 2015; taught 42 students in Aug 2016; Ministry of Health in Tanzania demands 200 BETA certified students by 2018 • Students consistently outperform students from competing programs despite our lean model • Fundraised over $10,000 (23% of 2014 501c3 tax filing); contributed to exceeding forecasted revenue for 2014 by 210% at date of filing; sourced additional funding for travel • Transported over $8,000 of teaching materials (electrical components and literature) for students •Helped ATC obtain ABET approval of first BME Bachelors of Science degree program in Africa •Co-taught creative design and entrepreneurship pilot workshop to over 100 students at ATC Show less

• Graduate Research Assistant - NSF Fellow

  • Aug 2012 - Jun 2016

  Clemson, SC •Failed miserably for months before performing experiments correctly •Failed at designing effective experiments due to inadequate literature review •Worked through many nights of negative results to learn technique and experimental design •Failed at obtaining 2012 NSF GRFP first application •Succeeded at obtaining 2013 NSF GRFP using feedback from last application • Developed and patented novel method to fabricate biomaterials for use in cardiovascular medical devices that are… Show more •Failed miserably for months before performing experiments correctly •Failed at designing effective experiments due to inadequate literature review •Worked through many nights of negative results to learn technique and experimental design •Failed at obtaining 2012 NSF GRFP first application •Succeeded at obtaining 2013 NSF GRFP using feedback from last application • Developed and patented novel method to fabricate biomaterials for use in cardiovascular medical devices that are more durable and biocompatible to increase implant life/patient quality of life • Collaborated with multiple top investigators across disciplines to optimize biomaterial performance and to create computational fatigue models to evaluate design more efficiently • Published, presented, and marketed technology with a strategic intent to license out to large cardiovascular medical device company in the heart valve replacement space • Won BMES Coulter College Elevator Pitch Competition; placed in 3 Minute Thesis competition •Mentored others to edit NSF GRFP applications with high success rate of award •Mentored many undergraduates to spread my experiences and techniques Show less



Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Researcher

  • Sep 2009 - May 2012

  Failed many times at mini preps, DNA isolation, and cloning. Eventually, developed more efficient sequencing protocol for MC Laboratories to screen for food contaminants. Under the advisory of Dr. Coppinger, we were able to use specific primers to more readily and efficiently develop a 16S rDNA sequencing technique for common strains of food contaminants. Still to this day he is one of the most influential mentors I have had my entire life.



UC Berkeley

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• NSF REU Researcher

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Studied immunology in Dr. Vance's lab under the mentorship of Dr. Burdette. Specifically looked at a novel protein, STING, and its unique ability to function as an adapter protein as well as a cytosolic sensor. Failed for a month at transfection, running SDS PAGE gels, western blotting, and another two months at cloning. Wrangled together data and presented work at San Jose State BASURE Conference, UCB NSF REU Symposium, RHIT Summer Research Symposium and 2012 BMES in Atlanta.



Walmart

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Customer Service

  • Feb 2006 - Aug 2011

  Provided assistance to all customers and employees whenever possible. Trained on machinery (i.e. forklift, scissor lift, etc.) as well as register. Experienced in conflict resolution between customers as well as employees.



UC San Diego

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• NSF REU Research Assisant

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Studied the link between shock and multiple organ failure. Specifically looked at the integrity of the gut mucousa in an ischemic rat model and its implications in the Schmidt-Schonbein lab's autodigestion hypothesis. Failed many times running SDS PAGE gels, western blots, and at one point almost ruined dozens of animal experiment samples. Wasted antibodies one time because I left them out. However, lab technique improved and so did time management and experimental design. Presented at the UCSD… Show more Studied the link between shock and multiple organ failure. Specifically looked at the integrity of the gut mucousa in an ischemic rat model and its implications in the Schmidt-Schonbein lab's autodigestion hypothesis. Failed many times running SDS PAGE gels, western blots, and at one point almost ruined dozens of animal experiment samples. Wasted antibodies one time because I left them out. However, lab technique improved and so did time management and experimental design. Presented at the UCSD Summer Research Conference, RHIT Summer Research Symposium, and BMES Conference. Show less



CUTCO Cutlery

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Representative

  • May 2008 - Jun 2008

  Marketed and sold fine cutlery. Professionally trained in sales and advanced sales techniques. However, failed at hitting sales targets first two weeks of working and wanted to quit. After coaching sessions with branch manager, learned to pick better prospects, increase appointment volume, and close sales. Accrued enough sales and had key attitude aspects to merit key staff position. Learned to function in high energy environment of independent contracting and business where proactivity… Show more Marketed and sold fine cutlery. Professionally trained in sales and advanced sales techniques. However, failed at hitting sales targets first two weeks of working and wanted to quit. After coaching sessions with branch manager, learned to pick better prospects, increase appointment volume, and close sales. Accrued enough sales and had key attitude aspects to merit key staff position. Learned to function in high energy environment of independent contracting and business where proactivity, perseverance, adaptive listening to consumer demand, and time management were key requisites of personal growth and effective sales. Show less



Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc.

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Line Cook

  • Jul 2005 - Feb 2006

  Worked on the grill. Failed repeatedly for the first couple weeks to estimate volume. Underestimated during rushes and overestimated during calm hours. Caused many backed up lines and falling efficiency times. However, improved technique and ability to communicate with rest of team to efficiently serve all patrons with little food waste and wait time.



Lotus Garden

• Australia
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Carry out boy/bus boy/waiter

  • Jun 1998 - Jun 2005

  Worked in family owned restaurant since learning English. Made many mistakes due to carelessness and bad memory. Over time, attention to detail, organization, time management, and memory improved. Learned how to deal with difficult customers and how to provide services to instill customer loyalty to brand. Learned how to deal with internal conflict between co-workers.