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Professional Summary

Engineering:

Finite Element Modeling (ANSYS, FEBio, Code_Aster) • Computer Aided Design (Solidworks, Siemens NX, Creo, OnShape, Autodesk Fusion & Inventor) • Product Design • Orthopedic and Implant Design • Research and Development • Testing Method Design • Mechanical Testing • Tensile Testing (Instron, MTS) • 3D Printing (FDM, SLA) • Engineering Drawings • Parametric Design • Tolerance Analysis • GD&T • Numerical Methods • Programming (Python, MATLAB) • Design for Manufacture • Data Science • FDA Compliant Document Control • Special 510(k) • Provisional Patent

General Skills:

Vector Graphics (Illustrator) • Photo Editing and Manipulation (Capture One, Photoshop) • Video Production (Premier Pro) • Spreadsheets (Excel) • Word Processing (Word, InDesign, LaTeX) • Presentation (PowerPoint) • Portuguese (reading, speaking, writing) • American Sign Language

Education

University of Washington

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering | Cumulative GPA: 3.8/4.00 | Emphasis on Biomechanics

Brigham Young University

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering | Cumulative GPA: 3.7/4.00 | Minor in Portuguese Language

Work Experience

Product Design Engineer | Freelance | Jun 2023 – Current

• Created the models, drawings, bill of materials, and tolerance analysis of a fence door capable of raising or lowering its pivot points as ice buildup impedes the normal opening and closing during Alaskan winters.

• Developed an inexpensive bracket that can hold a camera at a repeatable position and orientation to create repeatable images.

Engineering Innovation in Health Communications Assistant | University of Washington | Feb 2023 – Jun 2023

• Produced a six-minute overview video on the EIH program which included recording video interviews, remastering audio and visual materials, creating a cohesive narrative, and assembling the final video. The video has been used in EIH events and public facing media accounts to encourage participation in EIH.

• Wrote and published various articles and videos highlighting previous projects that began their development in EIH.

Research and Teaching Assistant | Brigham Young University | May 2012 – May 2019

• Investigated the degradation of mechanical properties of various polymers in a blood-like environment through the creation of blood vessel surrogates, tensile testing, and analysis. I then presented the results of this research at the 2017 BMES conference.

• Tested the effectiveness of origami inspired compliant structures to regulate radiative heat absorption/emission by designing and manufacturing test fixtures and instrumentation and performing thermal testing. I presented the results of this research at the 2014 ASME conference. 

• Explored the use of compliant mechanisms to create a bio-mimetic Spinal Total Disc Replacement (TDR).

• Performed research tasks in the BYU Applied Biomechanics Engineering Laboratory, the Compliant Mechanisms research group, and the Flow Lab (a thermodynamics research group)

• Acted as a teaching assistant for various intermediate and advanced mechanical engineering classes i.e., kinematics, materials science, machine design, Neuromechanics of movement, and advanced mechanics of materials. Teaching assistant tasks include homework help, grading, review session, and instruction.

Instructor | Brigham Young University | May 2018 – June 2018

• Created lectures, homework, exams, and labs that explored topics in machine design including stress, strain, FEA, structural analysis, deflection, failure theory, buckling, fatigue, pressure, and press fits. 

• Lectured for two-hour sessions to a class of 30 junior level students.

Research and Development Engineer | Nexus Spine | May 2014 – Dec 2016

• Validated the safe function of the locking mechanism used in a cervical spinal fusion device by designing and manufacturing test fixtures, writing an experimental protocol, performing experiments on an Instron tensile tester, and documenting the results. Results of these experiments allowed the launch of the PreView Spinal Fusion System.

• Developed a new multifunctional spinal screwdriver design that could securely hold, drive, and actuate cervical spinal screws while withstanding significant lateral loads. This new design reduced instrument count and complexity during implantation.

• Designed and oversaw the prototype manufacturing of a surgical instrument capable of removing a press fit implant inside a percutaneous surgical window. This essential implant revision tool had been a multiyear long hurdle in the launch of a new lumbar spinal implant system with multiple design attempts by other engineers.

• Built a validated Finite Element Analysis model of the PreView system that allowed for the investigation of implant design modifications without costly manufacturing and testing runs.

• Refined designs and drawings in conjunction with manufacturing partners to improve manufacturability and cost effectiveness including tolerance analysis and GD&T callouts.

• Modified implant and instrument designs with the input of surgeons to improve usability and safety.

Interests

Photography • Hiking • Scuba Diving • Off-roading • Canyoneering • Kayaking • Rock Climbing • Travelling • Ballroom Dance

Certifications, Honors, and Memberships

Certifications

SolidWorks Professional • ANSYS Structural Simulation • Washington EIT License #23019462 • Six Sigma: Yellow Belt AIGPE #ZSSYB121148976 • [Ongoing] Six Sigma: Green Belt

Honors

Honor Society at UW: Member with High Honors • The Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement: Member • BYU Golden Key Honor Society: Member • Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society: Member

Memberships

American Society for Mechanical Engineers • Biomedical Engineers Society