Summary
Biological Engineer skilled in modeling and simulation, computer programming, and finite element analysis of soft tissues. Trained in various modeling and programming techniques to assess data and develop action plans and solutions. Able to combine engineering with project management techniques within DARPA level government agencies. Experienced in prototyping and design of software and electro-mechanical devices. Able to rapidly adjust to new environments and assimilate new skills and information.
Professional Experience
DARPA Business Analyst, Arlington, VA
Advanced Resource Technologies, Inc. (2012-Present)
Business analyst and management consultant for the Business Process Directorate Analytics team within DARPA specializing in process re-engineering, system analysis & testing, and analytical tool development.
• Performed simulations and developed requirements which lead to the procurement of a new Agency task management system.
• Developed dynamic project management tool, using VBA in MS Excel to office leadership to see real-time updates to large interdisciplinary projects.
• Coordinated the delivery, maintenance, and set-up of DARPA funded equipment as part of the program management team for DARPA’s 2014 technical showcases.
• Reviewed contract selection documentation, and developed training for contract evaluation procedures.
• Performed process re-engineering assessments which lead to the consolidation of the Agency vehicle program as well as the merging of two support teams with overlapping responsibilities.
• Developed expertise and served as the Agency subject matter expert for conference reporting requirements.
• Formerly recognized four times for outstanding performance.
Research Assistant, Ithaca, NY
Cornell University (2007 – 2008)
Bioengineer within the equine sports medicine department responsible for the development of finite element models and MatLab based data analysis tools.
• Created finite element models of equine laryngeal cartilage for use in the development of new surgical techniques.
• Used histological techniques and microscopy to create high resolution images of muscle cross sections for analysis of fiber typing.
• Developed an image recognition program in MatLab to count type I and type II fibers in muscle cross section images.
• Used SolidWorks to design a tool which allowed me to cut uniform samples of horse cartilage for use in mechanical testing.
• Performed mechanical testing of horse cartilage to identify mechanical properties for inclusion in the finite element model.
Teaching Assistant, Ithaca, NY
Cornell University (2006-2008)
Lead lab sessions of 15+ students for a computer programming course within the bioengineering department.
• Provided engineering context to lab exercises and instructed students on how to incorporate newly learned MatLab functions and programming techniques into their assignment.
• Helped students to troubleshoot programs by teaching them good debugging practices and critical thinking...
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