Bio

→ HCP Graduate Mechanical Engineering part time student. Full time Mechanical Engineer at Intuitive Surgical.
→ Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Irvine.
→ Grew an interest in the medical device field through self led research in developing a prosthetic for a user with a congenital limb deficiency of the hand.
→ Later grew passionate about Minimally Invasive Surgery through industry experience in Neuroendovascular Surgery.
→ Strongly believe that Minimally Invasive Surgical Robotics is an imperative step to catalyzing a paradigm shift in significantly improving patient outcomes and broadening scope of impact.

Honors & Awards

  • 4th Place MAE 106 Autonomous Pneumatic Robot Competition, University of California Irvine (2019)
  • 1st Place ENGR7B Autonomous Mapping Quadcopter Competition, University of California Irvine (2017)
  • UCI Deans Honor List, University of California, Irvine (2016 - 2020)
  • 2nd Place ENGR7A Human Controlled Quadcopter Competition, University of California Irvine (2016)

Education & Certifications

  • B.S., University of California, Irvine, Mechanical Engineering (2020)

Personal Interests

→ Mountain Biking
→ Skimboarding
→ Camping
→ Hiking
→ Aviation
→ Electric Guitar
→ Cooking and Baking
→ Woodworking
→ 3D Printing
→ Gardening

Contact

  • Academic
    University - Student Department: Mechanical Engineering Position: Graduate

Links

Projects

  • See Personal Portfolio, NA

    All projects located in Personal Portfolio

    Location

    California

Work Experience

  • Engineer II: Mechanical Engineering, Ion | Intuitive Surgical, Intuitive Surgical (3/28/2022 - Present)

    • Support the design, development, and verification of the Ion surgical robotic platform.
    • Rapid development of full-scale prototypes to implement on the current-use Ion systems.
    • Design final product components and develop respective mechanical drawings.
    • Document key design decisions and run design review meetings.
    • Design and construct engineering fixtures for testing, verification, and validation.
    • Develop complete mechanical assemblies, with careful consideration for key functions and safety.

    Location

    california

  • Rotational Engineer 1: Marketing - Business Analytics | MicroVention Terumo, MicroVention Terumo (11/15/2021 - 3/28/2022)

    • Created a Marketing Dashboard for CASPER Carotid Stent, showing ASP, Revenue, Units Sold, and other KPIs broken down regionally.
    • Performed a Competitive Pricing ASP and Market Share Analysis for all Access and Coils products against competitors.
    • Supported competitor and internal product comparison.
    • Supported merchandise distribution for FRED X product launch.

    Location

    california

  • Rotational Engineer 1: Equipment Design Engineering | MicroVention-Terumo, MicroVention-Terumo (2/15/2021 - 11/15/2021)

    • Lead mechanical and software redesigns for various equipment projects simultaneously, supporting both California and Costa Rica Manufacturing lines from project conception to customer delivery. Extensive CAD Design.
    • Created and executed SMVP, SSP, STP, STR, and SRA software protocols for Software Validation.
    • Created Technical Drawing package and supported design of Automated Guidewire Transfer System (automated robotic arm system, 3000+ component assembly).
    • Drafted and coordinated Quality Plans (QPL) for Equipment Qualifications (IQOQ).
    • Supported machining, 3D printing, and PLC electrical wiring of manufacturing equipment.
    • Manage CAD Documentation through PTC Creo/Windchill environment.

    Location

    california

  • Rotational Engineer 1: Manufacturing Engineering | MicroVention-Terumo, MicroVention-Terumo (6/15/2020 - 2/15/2021)

    • Led and supervised Process Validation efforts for the RENZAN Peripheral Vascular Stent.
    • Developed new equipment from design to customer delivery and composed a modified manufacturing procedure for the AZUR Vascular Plug [AVP]
    • Led and performed Statistical Analyses (DOE, ANOVA, IMR, etc.) to evaluate and guide design improvements. Extensive use of CAD Mechanical Design and Finite Element Analysis/Stress Analysis.
    • Developed and executed a statistically driven R&D (JRD) study to understand the yielding characteristics of all product spooled Nitinol wires to justify in house spooling.
    • Documentation Experience: IQOQ, TM, DT/TD, ES, MP, PPQP/PPQR, SMVP, QPL. Document Management through PTC Creo, Windchill

    Location

    california

  • Engineering Intern | MicroVention Terumo, MicroVention-Terumo (6/15/2019 - 6/15/2020)

    • Led Process Improvements for Embolus Retriever with Interlinked Cages [ERIC] and AZUR Vascular Plug [AVP] through equipment design and improvement.
    • Performed DOE to define operating parameters and guide design.
    • Drafted ES, MP, DT/TD, and IQOQ documentation for designs.

    Location

    california