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Mechanical Engineer
San Carlos, CA
Aug 2014 - Present (10 years 2 months)
Prepared manuals and documents for Model A and Model M configuration and maintenance. Interviewed occupational therapists and prepared statistical reports to assess U.S. wheelchair market demographics and anthropometrics from census data and literature. Designed mechanical components for electric motor assemblies and for a contactless RFID smart card system to be attached to the Model A. Other day-to-day startup activities included quality assessment of incoming products, issuing design change proposals, routine maintenance of products, organizing convention/event trips, and acting as a technical resource for the sales/marketing team during test drives, investor meetings, exhibitions, and PR pieces.
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Teaching Assistant
Stanford University - Sophomore College
Palo Alto, CA
Aug 2013 - Sep 2013 (1 month)
Served as a teaching and resident assistant at Stanford University for a three week sophomore program prior to the start of the 2014 academic school year. Managed finances, logistics, and lectured on engineering fundamentals in sailboat design of the 34th America’s Cup.
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
Oxford, MS
Jun 2013 - Aug 2013 (2 months)
Technology Group Oxford, Mississippi Developed and tested various platforms for defense and industrial sensors, including a gunfire location system, handheld chemical sensor for military fire extinguishers, extrusion platform for camera and light mounts for assembly line quality verification. Assisted in manufacturing of an auxiliary project of metal door frame attachments to prevent breaching due to tornado debris. Majority of day by day tasks included machining, field testing, CAD, and mentoring sessions.
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Immunology Research Assistant
Palo Alto, United States
May 2011 - Sep 2012 (1 year 4 months)
My responsibilities included designing and testing my own assays, collecting and analyzing data. Experiments were centered about vector design, cloning, tissue culture, and mouse testing of various cancer immunotherapy methods. Findings reported to principal investigator regularly, with mentoring sessions.