Experience

CARGO Therapeutics

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Scientist

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  San Mateo, California, United States



2seventy bio

• United States
• Biotechnology
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Associate Scientist

  • Feb 2022 - Sep 2022

  Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States o Leading tech transfer and knowledge transfer of scale down model to CMO GMP manufacturing o Fulfilling the role of Lab Manager for the process development space, collaborating with vendors and ensuring there are adequate consumables for the continuation of lab activities, leading lab initiatives for a streamlined workspace o Establishing and implementing a new bench scale model for routine lentiviral vector production for internal stakeholders with lower costs and less resources used… Show more o Leading tech transfer and knowledge transfer of scale down model to CMO GMP manufacturing o Fulfilling the role of Lab Manager for the process development space, collaborating with vendors and ensuring there are adequate consumables for the continuation of lab activities, leading lab initiatives for a streamlined workspace o Establishing and implementing a new bench scale model for routine lentiviral vector production for internal stakeholders with lower costs and less resources used than the 2L scale o Leading pipeline establishment campaign execution and report writing to support process decisions, proceeding campaigns, and regulatory filings o Implementing process scale up from 2L bench scale to pilot 50L scale and building out pilot lab o Spin-off of bluebird bio (all roles and duties apply to current position at 2seventy bio)

• Associate Scientist II

  • Nov 2021 - Feb 2022

  o Spin-off of bluebird bio (all roles and duties apply to current position at 2seventy bio)



bluebird bio

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Associate Scientist II

  • Jan 2021 - Nov 2021

  o Supporting Vector Core routine runs involving upstream and downstream processing of lentiviral vector for a suspension platform in order to supply pipeline candidate lentiviral vector material to clients such as Oncology R&D o Performing mammalian cell culture, media exchange, clarification, harvest, purification, UF/DF, and final formulation by utilizing bioreactor and AKTA equipment programmed with Unicorn methods o Leading lab waste and consumable reduction initiatives to minimize… Show more o Supporting Vector Core routine runs involving upstream and downstream processing of lentiviral vector for a suspension platform in order to supply pipeline candidate lentiviral vector material to clients such as Oncology R&D o Performing mammalian cell culture, media exchange, clarification, harvest, purification, UF/DF, and final formulation by utilizing bioreactor and AKTA equipment programmed with Unicorn methods o Leading lab waste and consumable reduction initiatives to minimize yearly spending and waste o Supporting regulatory project manager through an internal gig by organizing regulatory timelines and resources for IND and BLA activities o Co-leading bluebird’s pan-Asian employee resource group bUNITED to help foster and give a voice to communities within bluebird and shape the culture and DEI of the growing company

• Associate Scientist

  • Jun 2019 - Jan 2021

  Cambridge, Massachusetts o Supporting Vector Core routine runs involving upstream and downstream processing of lentiviral vector for a suspension platform in order to supply pipeline candidate lentiviral vector material to clients such as Oncology R&D o Performing mammalian cell culture, media exchange, clarification, harvest, purification, UF/DF, and final formulation by utilizing bioreactor and AKTA equipment programmed with Unicorn methods o Leading lab waste and consumable reduction initiatives to minimize… Show more o Supporting Vector Core routine runs involving upstream and downstream processing of lentiviral vector for a suspension platform in order to supply pipeline candidate lentiviral vector material to clients such as Oncology R&D o Performing mammalian cell culture, media exchange, clarification, harvest, purification, UF/DF, and final formulation by utilizing bioreactor and AKTA equipment programmed with Unicorn methods o Leading lab waste and consumable reduction initiatives to minimize yearly spending and waste o Supporting regulatory project manager through an internal gig by organizing regulatory timelines and resources for IND and BLA activities o Co-leading bluebird’s pan-Asian employee resource group bUNITED to help foster and give a voice to communities within bluebird and shape the culture and DEI of the growing company



Sikhi Alpha Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Entertainment Associate Volunteer

  • May 2021 - Sep 2021

  Beverly Hills, California, United States Film and photography coordinator for Sikhi Alpha's domestic violence and financial literacy campaigns. Collaborating with film companies in and around LA for content creation while raising awareness. https://linktr.ee/sikhialpha https://sikhialpha.org/



Shire

• Japan
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Process Development Engineer

  • Nov 2018 - Apr 2019

  Supporting Pilot Plant Operations programs in the Process Development downstream team, collaborating within cross functional teams, reporting results after downstream process completion. Performing large scale downstream operations utilizing AKTA, creating and editing process methods on Unicorn software, column packing/unpacking and qualification, protein capture, protein purification, UF/DF, depth filtration, mock drug substance production, buffer requests, data acquisition and organization… Show more Supporting Pilot Plant Operations programs in the Process Development downstream team, collaborating within cross functional teams, reporting results after downstream process completion. Performing large scale downstream operations utilizing AKTA, creating and editing process methods on Unicorn software, column packing/unpacking and qualification, protein capture, protein purification, UF/DF, depth filtration, mock drug substance production, buffer requests, data acquisition and organization, lab upkeep. Preparing and submitting intermediate and drug substance samples for testing, performing endotoxin assays and measuring A280, pH, and conductivity of each sample. Show less



Victory Marketing Agency

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Brand Ambassador

  • Sep 2016 - Jan 2019

  Working with companies such as LEGO, Reebok, 5 Hour Energy, Lantana, etc. in order to promote the brand. Tasks include heavy interaction with consumers, using communication skills to spark interest and educate consumers, set up and break down, ensure loyalty through effective customer service, and understanding target consumer and appropriate marketing strategies.



Giner, Inc.

• United States
• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staff Engineer

  • May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Newton, MA Simultaneously working on two projects with the National Institute of Health. National Institute of Health program for an implantable oxygen generator for cell therapies, and a specialty battery for left ventricular devices. Applying electrochemistry in research and development to work towards achieving weekly goals in each project.



Community Outreach, Inc.

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Transportation Assistant

  • Dec 2016 - May 2018

  Storrs, CT Tasks include transporting Community Outreach volunteers to and from Community Outreach service events, ensuring volunteers are in correct locations, tracking the number of volunteers, and providing a safe and efficient experience for volunteers.



Westborough Gurudwara

• Event Coordinator

  • Sep 2015 - May 2018

  Co-lead and co-organized the largest annual Sikh Vaisakhi cultural event in New England in May 2015, 2016, and 2018, raised and donated over $36,000 towards building a new Sikh temple, published in several Sikh newsletter articles. Tasks include coordinating the finances, costumes, rehearsals, venue decoration, and choreograph and teaching cultural dances to several age groups, overlooking the event and fixing any issues encountered throughout the organization and execution of the event .



UConn Center for Students with Disabilities

• Notetaking Assistant

  • Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Helping students perform better in Junior Design for biomedical engineers. The notetaking position allows for those who are not able to take notes during lectures, labs, and discussion, to have a set of notes that organize the class content to favor the most important information. Notes are taken three times a week until the semester ends.



UConn Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Dec 2016 - May 2017

  Farmington, MA Research assistant at the UConn Health Institute of Regenerative Engineering. The research is focused on the motility factors of nanoparticles for a platform of drug delivery. Tasks include performing protocol in the research lab including creating and maintaining bacteria and cell culture, protein purification, florescent labeling, liposome formation. Results and relevant information are recorded and organized as the research continues.



Genius

• India
• Utilities

• Genius 3D Mammography

  • Feb 2017 - Feb 2017

  As a biomedical engineer and student represetative, spreading awareness of new technology is crucial to better solutions, quicker diagnosis, and proactivity. Tasks include learning, educating, and promoting usage of the Genius 3D Mammography in hospitals all over the country, raising awareness and collecting funds for cancer research relevant to the new 3D Mammography exam that can detect breast cancer up to 15 months earlier than standard 2D screenings.



Best Buy

• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Transaction Assistant

  • Nov 2012 - Aug 2015

  Achieved ranking of #1 Geek Squad Protection Services Salesperson in the department. Tasks accomplished: Obtained and shared thorough knowledge on the technology available to consumers, recommended, selected, and helped locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires, while representing the values of the company, switched between Sales Transaction Associate and Customer Service Associate using multi-tasking skills and knowledge of all the store’s departments in order to… Show more Achieved ranking of #1 Geek Squad Protection Services Salesperson in the department. Tasks accomplished: Obtained and shared thorough knowledge on the technology available to consumers, recommended, selected, and helped locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires, while representing the values of the company, switched between Sales Transaction Associate and Customer Service Associate using multi-tasking skills and knowledge of all the store’s departments in order to increase the store’s efficiency, ensured that appropriate changes were made to resolve customers' problems and confirm customer satisfaction. Show less



Nick Cerio's Kenpo

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sensei/Instructor

  • Dec 2011 - Jul 2014

  Sensei/Karate instructor for children ages 3-5 after 13 years of Kenpo Martial Arts training. Tasks include building confidence in youths and help them overcome obstacles using interpersonal skills in order to create a safe place for children to grow as students and people, creating a child-friendly learning environment in order to encourage learning and creativity.