Experience

California Northstate University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Dec 2021 - Present

  Designed 3D models of microfluidic nanochips using Solidworks, focusing on continuous design improvements based on tissue-tissue interfaces, fluid flow, and cell-based assays while contributing to roadmap development to meet project milestones. Fabricated microfluidic chips utilizing spin-coater, micro-milling CNC, and injection molding using PDMS, COC, and PMMA while optimizing equipment configurations to enhance reproducibility and adaptability for high-speed manufacturing processes, contributing to yield and reliability improvements. Managed silicon wafer handling, substrate placement, and variable speed adjustments to achieve precise thickness and standardized these procedures for enhanced workflow efficiency. Created fluorescent extracellular matrices within microfluidic devices and used a LEICA microscope for confocal imaging to 3D render images for analytical purposes. Manufactured high-throughput, reliable chipsets, achieving superior reproducibility; continuously collaborated with customers to refine design modifications; designed and implemented custom packaging for thousands of chip sets, enhancing user experience and product integrity. Led quality and reliability engineering efforts, innovating solutions that improved product quality by 20%; employed statistical control techniques to rectify errors, executed comprehensive product tests, collaborated for customer satisfaction, and maintained rigorous QA records. Optimized cost-efficiency and reliability, achieving the lowest total cost of ownership for key stakeholders through engineering tools; excelled in systematic problem-solving and statistical validation of system performance; collaborated with facility management, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with existing standards, specifications, building codes, and processes. Show less



FIRST

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• FIRST Robotics Mentor

  • Jul 2016 - Nov 2021

  Utilized extensive engineering background to educate students on project coordination and manufacturing processes including hands-on use of tools like calipers, levelers, hand drills, chop saws, and grind wheels. Completed the end-to-end creation of five robots, starting from research and development to prototyping, assembly, and programming using Python and Java, demonstrating teamwork and leadership skills. Engineered various drivetrains with precise gear ratios and reductions, employing charts to calculate motor efficiency and load for diverse mechanisms such as spinning, driving, lifting, and shooting. Created different drive trains with gear ratios and gear reductions using charts to calculate motor efficiency and load on a motor for spinning mechanisms, driving mechanisms, lifter mechanisms to stack totes, and shooting mechanisms to launch balls made of different materials and dimensions. Cultivated a collaborative learning environment, promoting teamwork, shared successes, and a collective growth mindset among students and peers. Show less



Texas Instruments

• United States
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineering Technician Intern

  • May 2019 - Sep 2019

  Provided technical support for product development lab engineering activities, including the design, testing, and modification of prototype electro-mechanical systems and integrated semi-conductor circuit devices. Conducted comprehensive tests for functional validation and electrical analysis, aiding in the continuous improvement and innovation of product designs. Utilized a range of test and diagnostic equipment, along with schematics and diagrams, to perform operational tests, equipment checkout, and fault isolation, ensuring optimal system performance. Executed engineering tests and detailed experimental testing to collect critical design data, which directly contributed to research and development initiatives. Maintained meticulous lab documentation and process protocols in compliance with IATF 16949 standards, ensuring quality and consistency in engineering activities. Show less



Con Edison

• United States
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Associate Intern

  • May 2018 - Sep 2018

  Contributed to the analysis and resolution of system issues, collaborating closely with a cross-functional team to implement system changes and enhance distributed multi-tiered systems and relational databases. Spearheaded software development projects from conception to deployment, including coding, testing, and documentation, while adhering to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and company-specific quality standards. Led safety and environmental compliance initiatives, ensuring that team members adhered to Company policy and governmental regulations for Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S). Actively engaged with users for requirements analysis and provided recommendations, further enhancing the performance and utility of the company's end-to-end outage management ecosystem. Conducted comprehensive testing protocols, including unit, integration, and system testing, and managed user acceptance testing for small to medium-sized projects, ensuring seamless migration to production environments. Provided crucial application server and desktop support for vendor packages, performed high-level applications testing for technology upgrades, and participated in the Company's emergency management and storm response plans as required. Show less



Advanced Science Research Center, GC/CUNY

• United States
• Research
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Nanoscience Research Intern

  • May 2017 - Sep 2017

  Specialized in developing and enhancing atomic force microscope (AFM) control software and graphical user interfaces, contributing to improved usability and functionality. Designed, developed, and tested AFM Workshop to analyze morphology and interface properties of carbon nanotube attached to an electrode and microgel thin film of titanium. Demonstrated expertise in the mechanical design and assembly of enhancements for AFMs, showcasing my technical skills in advancing microscopy equipment. Successfully built electronic circuits to interface hardware and software, enabling seamless integration and improved system performance. Provided support to user activities within the CNMS User's Program, including training users on instrument usage, ensuring safety protocols, and resolving technical issues. Invented, designed, and developed mechanical and electromechanical systems to interface with microscopes, contributing to world-leading microscopy capabilities. Developed user-friendly programs using LabVIEW and Python for controlling electromechanical systems, data acquisition, and arbitrary waveform generation electronics. Show less