Education
Master of Science Biomedical Engineering
Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA (November 2011)
• Research Thesis - Decoding EEG Signals for Movement Executed (ME) and Movement Imagined (MI) During Changes in Arm Movement Angles
• Decoding EEG signals for the advancement of Brain Computer Interface to control a prosthetic hand.
• Dean’s Honor List - Multiple Academic Quarters
B.S. Biological Sciences / B.A. Psychology
University of California, Irvine, CA
Associate of Science Engineering and Computer Aided Drafting
Santa Ana College, Santa Ana, CA
Relevant Graduate Courses
Artificial Neural Networks Cellular Neuroscience Instrumentation
Signal Processing in Neural Engineering Physiological Modeling
Engineering Computational Methods Bioinstrumentation
Statistics for Engineering and Science System Physiology
Theory of Probability
Professional Development
SPACEX, Hawthorne, CA Nov 2012 – Present
Integration Technician www.spacex.com
• Read diagrams and schematics to provide directions and training to other technicians.
• Performed functional testing of equipment and systems by utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles.
• Worked with engineers on designing new processes to improve production efficiency
• Integrated, built, soldered, repaired, sheet metal work, and used calipers/gauges to measure components for the rocket.
• Identified, repaired and closed out issues for structures, propulsion, and avionics components.
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY, Ruston, LA Sept 2009 – Nov 2011
A Biomedical Engineering School ranked as one of the top nanotech schools in the USA
Graduate Student/Research Assistant www.latech.edu
• Primary focus of research was on Brain Computer Interface (BCI), specifically the signal processing of EEG signals for control over prosthetic hand.
• Maintained, repaired, replaced, soldered and tested electrodes of the 128 electrode EEG Sensor Net.
• Created algorithms and analyzed data using Matlab, LabVIEW, EEGLAB and Independent Component Analysis (ICA).
• Use signal processing algorithms such as anti-alias filtering, fixed/floating points, FIR, IIR, over and sub-sampling, and Stochastic models to reduce data and isolate the relevant signal components for classification of control signals for a prosthetic hand.
• Adapted existing 3D modeling software to map the activation concentrations of EEG signals to correspond to the physical movement of the subject.
• Designed and setup experimental protocols, created timelines, testing procedures, collected data, ran engineering statistical analysis, provided extensive scientific literature review including reading, analysis and interpretation of scientific and technical journals, wrote technical documents and presented research to academic faculty and peers.
• Managed own time and accomplished all research goals on schedule and dealt constructively with mistakes and setbacks.
• Wrote, designed and submitted research proposals for Institutional Review Board (IRB) and the National Institute of Health (NIH) and ensured compliance to all regulations.
• Generated Engineering Reports, presentations, created and interpreted 2-D and 3-D drawings to communicate results, hurdles and design solutions to my advisor and colleagues.
• Applied Mechanical Engineering principles to help colleagues develop, design, and test a manufacturable low cost prosthetic hand prototype.
Teaching Assistant
• Ran, setup experiments and guided students through two Chemistry labs per week.
• Supervised student lab experiments, conducted lab safety training, lab practices and lectured on lab topics.
• Conducted several lectures for the professor.
• Graded lab, reports, quizzes and tests.
• Weekly meeting with lab teaching assistants and faculty.
Teaching Assistant (2 Academic years)
• Conduct chemistry laboratory course instruction, supervised student lab experiments, and lectured on lab topics.
• Experience in analytical instruments such as HPLC, UV-Vis, FT-IR, GC and dissolution tester, melting point apparatus, viscometer, Karl Fischer titrator, pH meter, analytical balance, precision pipettes, volumetric glassware, microscopes, precision mass balances, mixers, YSI and troubleshooting routine technical problems associated with equipment.
• Extensive reagent solution preparation benc...
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