Group Tutor

Primary Duties

Embedded C/C++ Programming, STM32CubeIDE Debugging, Edge Machine Learning (EmbeddedML), Student Mentorship

Tasks Performed

• Supported 40+ students during lab sessions focused on embedded C/C++ firmware development, IoT sensor systems, and machine learning applications on STMicroelectronics platforms

• Assisted students with STM32CubeIDE setup, code debugging, and hardware/software troubleshooting across Mac and Windows development environments

• Guided students through hands-on labs involving accelerometer and gyroscope data acquisition, event detection, finite state machines, feature extraction, and EmbeddedML-based motion pattern recognition

Undergraduate Researcher

Primary Duties

Bioelectronics System Optimization, RF PCB Design & Prototyping, Hardware Debugging, Electrical Characterization, Data Analysis, Technical Mentorship

Tasks Performed

• Executed schematic capture and layout for wearable and implantable mixed-signal PCBs using EAGLE, implementing rigorous RF design practices to improve signal fidelity and mitigate system noise

• Conducted hardware debugging and design validation utilizing LTspice and a Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) to optimize impedance matching and maximize overall system gain

• Directed cross-functional collaboration by standardizing lab procedures and directly training new undergraduate researchers on design principles, equipment operation, and testing workflows

• Automated data acquisition and analysis for 500+ experiments using Python and Excel, synthesizing complex datasets into weekly progress reports for the PhD lead

Undergraduate Researcher

Primary Duties

Implantable Biosensor System Design, Electrical Characterization, Algorithm Development, Impedance Analysis, Signal Conditioning, Technical Presentations, 3D Modeling

Tasks Performed

• Redesigned and optimized an implantable PCB biosensing system, achieving a 32% miniaturization of the wearable module and a 340% increase in system sensitivity for biochemical monitoring

• Developed a distance rejection algorithm based on voltage-distance mathematical modeling using a dual-pair system to compensate for distance-induced signal distortions and accurately back-calculate analyte concentrations

• Enabled amperometric and potentiometric sensor testing by mitigating RF coupling at the JFET input, utilizing strategic layout shielding and low-pass filter integration to achieve a 4x improvement in Signal-to-Noise Ratio

• Engineered a 3D-printed mechanical test fixture in Fusion 360 to enable highly repeatable, millimeter-accurate spatial data acquisition across multiple testing trials

Electrical Engineer Intern

Primary Duties

Analog Circuit Design, Electrical Characterization, Test System Development, Data Analysis

Tasks Performed

• Engineered a custom hardware testing system for triboelectric nanogenerators, scaling the maximum measurable voltage by 4000%

• Led analog circuit design and board assembly of high-voltage buffers and transimpedance amplifiers specifically designed to process micro-amp signals and mega-ohm impedances

• Conducted electrical characterization and modeling of display actuators across both liquid crystal and electrophoretic display technologies

• Automated 100+ mechanical actuation experiments using robotic test equipment, analyzing comprehensive datasets in Python and Excel to optimize power transfer efficiency and overall system performance

Shift Manager

• Upheld exceptional customer service standards in fast-paced environments, effectively managing high volumes and addressing inquiries to ensure satisfaction.

• Optimized operational efficiency by 20% through strategic task delegation, while enhancing cleanliness and safety, during opening responsibilities and team management.

Calculus Tutor

• Tutored Calculus 1 and 2 students. Developed personalized lesson plans for numerous calculus students, resulting in a 30% increase in exam scores and a renewed interest in math.