SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Background encompasses successful experience and demonstration in the following areas:
Troubleshooting and analyzing experience; Creating experimental design while performing root cause analysis;
Validation, verification, robustness, and reliability testing; Intermediate programming experience with MATLAB,
Javascript, C/C++, LabView, and Aspen Plus software; Working with databases; Utilization of Microsoft Office;
Creating and presenting oral and written presentations; Operating within a laboratory and clean room
environment; Preparing chemical reagents; Testing and calibration of lab equipment; Automation testing;
Understanding of cGMPs and technical engineering concepts
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
University of California, San Diego Graduation Date:
August 2013
B.S., Chemical Engineering; GPA: 3.1
Relevant Courses: Statistical Methods, C/C++, Linear Circuits, Biochemistry, Process and
Computational Modeling,
Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Process-Control & Design, Organic & Inorganic Chemistry
Process—Control Design Project
Designed a comprehensive process-plant that converted methanol to dimethyl-ether with a team of 4
members
Collected data to determine cost estimation, feasible catalysts, and relevant physical conditions
Optimized system parameters and developed process flow diagrams utilizing ASPEN Plus simulation
software
WORK EXPERIENCE
Engineer II, Illumina Inc April 2015 –
Present
Managed digital microfluidic prototyping development lab
Defined, designed, developed, tested, and validated laboratory systems including both software and
hardware
Performed robustness and accelerated lifecycle testing on DNA flow cells, pumps, valves, and
degassers
Modified prior DNA sequencing software to accommodate newest hardware fixtures
Adapted LabView programs to automate system testing on DNA sequencers
Supported development projects and participated on project teams
Delivered technical recommendations based off testing results that were used for development cycle
Reviewed performance data using statistical process analytical tools
Validated data in system tests using various tools.
Membrane Compatibility Chemist, Avista Technologies May 2014 –
Aug 2014
Troubleshot pilot-scale reverse osmosis systems and analyzed membrane productivity and system
downtime
Conducted membrane testing utilizing Gram-bacteria, Zeta Potential, Particle Counter, and Turbidity
methods
Tested and monitored the reverse osmosis system’s control flow rate, temperature, pressure, and pH
readings
Received quality control samples, created reagents, and input results into an internal database
Managed and maintained the laboratory and instrumentation
Air Pollution Engineer Intern, San Diego County, Air Pollution Control District Feb 2013 –
Nov 2013<...
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