Resume
Experience
January 2021 - July 2021
Research Engineering Co-op
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Performed materials research on flexible polymers, surface textures, and coating modifications to improve the user experience with Bose wearable devices
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Established SOPs and completed DOEs to assess feasibility and benefits of new materials and modifications
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Presented frequent project updates to troubleshoot potential manufacturing and mechanical testing obstacles
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Collaborated with a team of engineers to define new opportunities for material improvements throughout the company and establish best practices for implementing material research into production
Bose Corporation - The Advanced Materials Team
Framingham, MA
August 2020 - December 2020
August 2021 - Present
Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Drove research efforts on the fabrication and testing of silver embedded, antimicrobial surgical mesh manufactured using a laser processing system
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Assisted in sample preparation and mechanical testing of flexible biosensors for chronic wound management
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Led training sessions on laboratory machinery
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Authored papers on biosensors and biomaterials
Purdue University - Rahimi Lab
West Lafayette, IN
August 2021 - Present
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Purdue University - Materials Science Engineering 335
West Lafayette, IN
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Assisted undergraduate students in their materials characterization lab course
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Led students in sample preparation, optical microscopy, SEM, EDS, XRD, and identification of unknown materials
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August 2020 - December 2020
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
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Assisted undergraduate students within their Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) lab classes
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Explored and tested 3D printing with new materials
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Showed students efficient ways to utilize the machinery correctly to fully complete and deliver their projects
Purdue University - EPICS
West Lafayette, IN
May 2020-December 2020
June 2019-August 2019
Design Engineering Intern
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Communicated with mechanical and electrical engineers on specific design projects
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Designed and updated 3D CAD models and drawings of various hydraulic components
GS Global Resources
Mukwonago, WI
October 2019-March 2020
Individual Product Development
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Collaborated with a team to design and produce a novel soy-based product
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Completed a market analysis and created a complete business plan and technical report for our product
Indiana Soybean Alliance
Purdue Student Soybean Innovation Competition
Education
August 2018-May 2022
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering
Minor in Innovation and Transformational Change
Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
West Lafayette, Indiana
Professional skillset
Leadership, Teamwork, Collaboration
3D Modeling Experience: Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical
Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
Programming: MATLAB, C++, Java, JavaScript, Visual Basic, C, Python
Material Testing and Analysis: FTIR, Rheology, Optical Microscopy, Tensile Testing, SEM, Rockwell Hardness Testing, X-Ray Diffraction, Confocal Microscopy, Contact Angle Testing, Chemical Etching, Tack Testing
Languages
English (native)
Spanish (beginner)
Volunteering
Ron Burton Training Village (Bose Corporation), Hip Brace Adaptation (see projects), SWE Senior Sleepover, WInterization
Extracurriculars and Hobbies
Purdue University Material Advantage (Ambassador), Boiler Student Network (Mentor), Purdue Collegiate Waterski and Wakeboard Team, Embroidery, Reading, Traveling, Running