Mar 2017 – Aug 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos · AMSYSTEMS

• Designed vision and strategy on the future of 3D printing at TNO
• Led and developed new program in 3D printing medicine
• Expanded role to encompass industrial and automotive applications

Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 · 1 yr · Endoscopy- San Jose, CA

• Led validation of medical devices with surgeons in laparoscopic and arthroscopic cadaver procedures
• Collaborated with R&D, marketing, and manufacturing to bring new products to market, ensuring the customer needs and preferences were met in the design of the product
• Predicted potential failure modes of new product design and implemented design changes with international suppliers
• Managed a team of five responsible for the root cause investigation of product failures

Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 · 1 yr · Endoscopy- San Jose, CA

• Performed root cause investigation of failed products returned from the field and implementation of corrective design/manufacturing changes.
• Taught internal educational course about arthroscopic knee surgeries and knee anatomy.

Jan 2013 – Jan 2017 · 4 yrs · Santa Clara

• Managed and led team of software, mechanical, and process engineers to develop first-of-its-kind composite 3D printing
• Roadmapped technology development and strategy to commercialize the process
• Developed breakthrough composite material (e.g. carbon fiber, nanomaterials: CNT and graphene) utilizing high performance thermoplastic polymers including PEEK and PEI
• Designed novel laser-based 3D printing process to improve printing speeds and interlayer bonding
• Brought on Fortune500 international customers in aerospace, industrial, oil and gas, and medical
• Developed business strategies to define engagement terms with partners and suppliers
• Evaluated industry market trends and collaborated with customers to identify high value opportunities for 3D printing

Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 · 1 yr

• GSI for upper division corrosion course
• 3D printed nanofiber scaffolds for cardiovascular tissue replacement to treat heart disease
• Created a phase diagram for polyethylene glycol and hyaluronic acid nanofibers by synthesizing scaffolds using a range of concentrations and molecular weights and then analyzing the structure using scanning electron microscopy

Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 · 1 yr

• Collaborated with two PhD and two MBA students to evaluate Berkeley’s energy research/educational offerings using gap analysis data, including internal/external survey, professor interviews, a focus group, and online data
• Developed and presented prioritized recommendations to enhance UC Berkeley’s energy involvement to vice chancellor and group of deans and department chairs

Jan 2009 – Jan 2011 · 2 yrs

• Calculated bone cell and vasculature porosity levels in modern and fossilized bone samples
• Experimented with gold sputtering techniques to improve scanning electron microscopy resolution
• Investigated microstructure of Pachy dinosaur skull under SEM to characterize the unique metaplastic bone
• Performed composition analysis using energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy to confirm diagenetic alterations

Jan 2011 – Jan 2011 · 0 mo · Fremont, CA

• Developed two new test methods and updated five existing test methods for microcatheter prototypes
• Designed five new CAD models in SolidWorks simulating the neurovasculature for microcatheter design screening
• Analyzed marking technologies for the catheter shaft and formulated planned course of action
• Worked with engineering manager to develop theoretical rationales to avoid unnecessary product testing

Jan 2010 – Jan 2010 · 0 mo · Golden, CO

• One of five students selected to present research findings at an academic conference
• Screened for six mutant ferredoxin and two ferredoxin NADP+ reductase strains of Chlamydomonas Reinhardti algae to enhance understanding of the hydrogenase pathway, with aim to improve hydrogen fuel production from algae
• Established a mutant library containing over 4,000 mutated algae strains and PCR-tested library for desired mutants

Jan 2009 – Jan 2009 · 0 mo

• • Worked with a team on manufacturing DNA glass slides with microchannels for DNA analysis and research

Jan 2008 – Jan 2008 · 0 mo

• Identified and communicated issues associated with a major firm-wide information technology upgrade initiative
• Collaborated with people on diverse tasks, including data verification (using Excel), marketing, sales, and shipping