Experience

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  Kitea Health

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Medical Device Engineer

    • Apr 2023 - Present
    • Auckland, New Zealand

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  Orbis Diagnostics

  • New Zealand
  • Biotechnology Research
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Product Development Engineer R&D

    • May 2022 - Jan 2023

    • Designed, tested and manufactured microfluidic chips and devices for the different types of Orbis Diagnostics assays. • Implemented technical solutions to support biomanufacturing R&D. • Developed different approaches to fully automate the microfluidic chips with reagents for upscaling the production. • Performed experimental trials on improving the problems that araise during proudction.• Tested microfluidic chips to determine if they pass the quality standards in order to reduce risks and gain production efficiencis. • Recorded data to meet QMS and for intecullatual property.

  • Engineering Technician

    • Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

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  The University of Auckland

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Research Assistant - Polymers

    • Jun 2020 - May 2021
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    • Designed, developed, and tested precision-controlled environmental chamber for polymerfilm modification• Instrumentation such as PID controller , peltier and transformers are incorporated into thedesign to meet the design specifictaions.• Designed the environmental chamber for consistency with a focus on efficacy and healthand safety.• Performed troubleshooting and testing of the chamber at different external conditions.Provided assistance to support and co-ordinate research tasks withing a team of eight.

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  Fisher & Paykel Healthcare

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Assembly Line Worker - Airvo

    • Sep 2020 - Mar 2021
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    • Produced, packed, and sampled home-respiratory system in a fast-paced environment. While also efficiently complete the targets as a team.• Followed Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure the high quality of the product isconsistent.• Prioritise workload with team manager exceeding targets and meeting deadlines.• Performed testing and sampling of AIRVO Heated Breathing Tube and Chamber Kit to meet both Internal and external quality standards.• Followed the health and safety guidelines in the production.

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  Auckland Bioengineering Institute

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Visting postgraduate student - Breast cancer Imaging

    • Aug 2019 - Nov 2019
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    • Developed a novel stereoscopic imaging method for 3D modelled objects using an RGBDcamera.• The developed code helped improved the applicability of MATLAB in stereoscopicmodelling.

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  EMeRG

  • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Trainee Research Associate - Digital marketing

    • Dec 2018 - Feb 2019
    • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

    • Conducted primary research -moderation techniques, literature search/desk search on health demographics, epidemiology, upcoming technologies, products, best practices in business strategies, competitive landscaping.• Writing articles and whitepapers based on the interviews conducted and desk research.• Creation of discussion guide and questionnaire for interviews and ethnographic observation at hospitals/clinics.• Interpreting data along with peers and assisting in need-gap analysis, generating commercial and clinical insights leading to the creation of business strategies and strategic recommendations.

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  Transasia Bio-Medicals Ltd.

  • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Field Service Engineer - Medical devices

    • Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
    • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

    • Installed diagnostics instruments and trained lab technicians and doctors.• Perfomed preventive maintenance of devices as per manufacturer guidelines. • Handled devices in Hematology, Biochemistry, Electrolyte analyzer, ESR and Urine analyzer. • Provided Application Support to Doctors and lab technicians.• Calibrated the diagnostics medical device for high accuracy. • Record keeping and maintenance of spares. • Primary point of contact for breakdown calls and recalibration of medical devices within 48hrs.• Repsonsible for customers such as St Johns Medical College & Hospital, Manipal Hospital, KIMS, Sakra World Hospital and Narayana Hrudayalaya Banglore. • Hands on experience with intruments manufactured by Sysmex, Erba , Medica and Vesmatic Comapnies.