CV
Work Experience
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.
June 2017 – April 2020
Reliability Engineer – Post-Market Quality
Project Lead – Complaint Data Remediation and Automation
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Updated legacy complaint data to new coding system using Natural Language Processing techniques
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Automation of complaint data and risk analysis using SAS and R
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Development of complaint trending process to detect significant increases in event frequency or severity
Additional Responsibilities
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Conduct failure investigations for orthopedic implants and instruments
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Participate in risk management for new and existing orthopedic products
Plexus Corp.
May 2016-May 2017
Design Engineer – Functional Test
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Developed manufacturing test fixtures for use in the production of medical equipment
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Authored and supervised execution of verification test methods for Class II medical device
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Utilized Agile doc. control software to draft and approve engineering change documentation
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Conducted electronic component end of life analyses and alternate part selection for customer BOMs
Medtronic – Minimally Invasive Therapies Group
Summer 2015
R&D Engineering Intern – Sustaining
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Developed and implemented a test plan to prove equivalent performance of a medical device
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Interacted with international suppliers to implement supply chain solutions and prevent product gap out
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Ensured device compliance with IEC 60601 patient safety standards
Stryker Instruments – Neuro Spine ENT
Summer 2014
Electrical Engineering Intern – R&D
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Investigated the viability of a dynamometer test system for electric motor characterization
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Assisted in hardware troubleshooting and development using electrical lab equipment
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Designed and assembled system on board prototypes for software development using Pro\E
ArcelorMittal – Indiana Harbor East Finishing
Summer 2013
Associate Engineer – Electrical Intern Summer 2013
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Updated quality critical equipment to ISO9001 standards
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Worked with supervisors to implement solutions to quality control issues
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Communicated with vendors to install remote controls in an overhead crane
Education
University of Minnesota
Fall 2019 - Expected Spring 2021
M.S. Biostatistics
Michigan Technological University
Fall 2011 - Spring 2016
B.S. Electrical Engineering
B.S. Biomedical Engineering
Honors:
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Graduated Cum Laude
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Eta Kappa Nu Electrical Engineering Honor Society
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Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
Project Experience
Michigan Technological University Senior Design
Fall 2015-Spring 2016
Sponsor: Medtronic Neuromodulation
Objective: Investigate efficacy of BlueTooth Low Energy as an interface for implantable devices
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Developed HFSS model to simulate BTLE propagation through human tissue
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Researched and developed test plan to validate software model with hardware and tissue analogs
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Coordinated team efforts to meet both internal and external deadlines