Education
McMaster University
2019 - 2025
Biomedical & Mechatronics Engineering
Work Experience
Mechatronics Engineering Co-op - ViVitro Labs
May 2024 - August 2024
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Developed and integrated the electronic, mechanical, and signal processing systems for a magnetic flowmeter.
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Designed prototypes and tested the mechanical and electronic systems, identifying and analyzing root causes of issues to implement design improvements and enhance product reliability.
Data Engineering Intern - Abbott Point of Care
September 2022 - August 2023
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Assisted in software development for the manufacturing of micro-dispensed membranes on semiconductor wafers
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Architected and developed new software onto existing automation platforms to integrate measurement sensors for product inspection
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Designed and implemented visual inspection software to ensure product quality and consistency
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Validated and documented new equipment and processes in an FDA-regulated environment
Mechanical Engineering Co-op - ViVitro Labs
May 2022 - August 2022
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Assembled and tested heart valve testing devices to ensure specifications and requirements were met
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Designed and assembled mechanical components as required
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Assisted the R&D team to design and perform experiments to determine the solution space and to select the most appropriate path forward to a great product
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Designed subsystems/systems according to design control procedures
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Transfered design to manufacturing and assist with manufacturing validations
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Assisted the R&D team in the analysis of problems to determine root causes
Research Assistant - McMaster University
May 2020 - Present
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Studied the biomechanical effects of several cardiovascular diseases and investigated intervention methods
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Analyzed images that highlighting biomechanical metrics of blood flow
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Statistical analysis of various parameters among large groups of patients
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Interpretation of patient biomechanical data and connected it to the potential onset of cardiovascular disease
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Assisted in developing and running a patient-specific cardiac simulator
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Analyzed and reviewed published research papers
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Assisted in writing and reviewing several papers in Dr. Zahra K. Motamed's Cardiovascular Research Lab
STEM Tutor - Paper
May 2021 - August 2021
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Tutored students in elementary through secondary school in a variety of STEM subjects through an online platform
Software
C/C++
Python
MatLab
MatLab Simulink
LabView
Autodesk Inventor
SolidWorks
XML
Microsoft Office
Maple
Verilog
Skills
Organization
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Balancing lectures, labs, and tutorials in school as well as various assessments, projects, and assignments while contributing hours as a research assistant.
Teamwork
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Collaborated with other students for many university projects
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Participated on a team playing hockey from 2005-2019 as well as curling, tennis, and golf in high school
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Worked on the mechanical team at ViVitro labs which was closely connected to the software and electrical team to deliver and strong overall product
Problem Solving
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Various design projects in IBEHS 1P10, 2P03, 3P04, and 4P04 courses
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Analyzed root causes of product mechanical failure with ViVitro labs and implemented solutions in a timely manner.
Leadership
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Assistant and captain of the Waterloo Wolves hockey team (2015-16)
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Tutoring coordinator at Sir John A. Macdonald Secondary School
Extracurricular Experience
iBiomed Mentor
September 2021 - Present
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Mentoring and assisting lower-year biomedical engineering students in their transition to university
Medical Engineering Design Team - McMaster University
September 2023 - April 2024
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Collaborated as a member of the prosthetic hand development team, focusing on the electrical aspects to enable control through upper arm muscular contractions and provide the user haptic feedback
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Employed Arduino and incorporated force resistive sensors and vibration motors to develop an intricate haptic feedback system, effectively conveying compressive force information to users.
Medical Makers - McMaster Chapter
December 2021 - April 2022
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Involved in a team of over 40 undergraduate students seeking to develop cost-efficient, accessible solutions to pressing medical concerns around the world through 3D printing medical devices.
McMaster Sumobot
September 2020 - April 2021
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Member of robotics organization that challenges students to design autonomous fighting robots
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Employed Arduino which obtained sensor information to interpret and ultimately deploy the functions of the robot
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Achieved 1st place in the 2021 McMaster Sumobot competition
DECA Chapter Vice President - Sir John A. Macdonald Secondary School
September 2018 - June 2019
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Guided over 180 members and executives through the 2018-2019 DECA year – over 50% of members qualified for provincials
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Selected executives for 2019-2020 DECA year
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Coordinated with advisors to organize member information and prepare deadlines for the entire DECA chapter
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Worked closely with school staff to organize student information and prepare deadlines
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Created practice exams, conducted interviews, selected executives, and prepared executives to teach competitors
Math & Science Help Coordinator - Sir John A. Macdonald Secondary School
September 2018 - June 2019
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Conducted interviews and selected capable tutors
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Connected students in need of help with an appropriate tutor
Math & Science Tutor - Sir John A. Macdonald Secondary School
September 2018 - June 2019
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Tutored students in various levels of math and science
Achievements & Awards
Deans' Honour List - McMaster University
2019 - Present
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Achieved an overall GPA of 9.5 on a 12-point grading scale throughout all terms of university
University Senate Scholarship - McMaster University
September 2024
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Achievement awarded to 300 students who attain a high Fall-Winter average.
NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award
May 2022
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Achievement awarded to complete research as an undergraduate student.
Golden Key International Honour Society
April 2020 - April 2024
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Achievement awarded to top 15% of students in their respective program
DECA Alumni Entrance Scholarship - McMaster University
September 2019
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Entrance award for exceptional DECA chapter contribution in secondary school
President's Award - McMaster University
September 2019
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Entrance scholarship for university admission average greater than 95%
Research Experience Award - McMaster University
September 2019
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Entrance award to provide research funding for first-year undergraduate students
Subject Proficiency in SPH 4UW - Sir John A. Macdonald Secondary School
June 2019
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Achieved the highest overall grade in Grade 12 AP Physics