Profile
Recent Duke BME graduate (BSE in Biomedical Engineering, '26) with
hands-on experience across medical device R&D, embedded systems, and
clinical research. I love building things — from PCB-level hardware and
firmware to bacterial testing protocols and FDA-compliant clinical
workflows. Most recently working as an R&D Research Engineer at Reselute
Medical and as a Classroom R&D Engineer in Duke's BME department, designing
and validating electronic lab hardware used by students every day.
Co-founder of P.A.T.S. Development, where our team built an arterial line
training device in collaboration with Duke Med — backed by a $5K
VentureWell grant and a provisional patent. Actively seeking full-time
roles in medical device engineering, embedded systems, or hardware R&D.
Education
Duke University — BS Biomedical Engineering
August 2022 to May 2026 — Durham, NC
- Coursework: Embedded Medical Devices, Modern Diagnostic Imaging Systems, Biomechanics, BME Independent Study
Incarnate Word Academy High School
2018 to 2022 — Corpus Christi, TX
Engineering Experience
R&D Research Engineer
December 2025 to Present at Reselute Medical — Durham, NC
- Designed, validated, and implemented novel bacterial testing protocols to support product evaluation efforts.
- Conducted literature reviews and synthesized prior research to inform experimental design.
- Documented and analyzed experimental results to support iterative design decisions and technical reporting.
Classroom R&D Engineer
April 2025 to May 2026 at Duke University BME Department — Durham, NC
- Designed, fabricated, and assembled electronic laboratory hardware for deployment across BME teaching labs.
- Developed a stimulus-responsive EKG simulator generating physiologically accurate signals for lab use.
- Validated hardware performance under extended use conditions to ensure durability and safety.
Makerspace Assistant Manager
August 2023 to May 2024 at The Foundry at Duke University — Durham, NC
- Supervised day-to-day operations of the Foundry makerspace, supporting student use of fabrication equipment.
- Trained and onboarded users on safe operation of 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, and electronics tools.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules and ensured compliance with safety standards across the facility.
Engineering Design & Communication TA
August 2023 to January 2024 at Duke University — Durham, NC
- Mentored student teams through end-to-end engineering design and prototyping workflows.
- Supported hardware and CAD development for client-driven design projects.
- Evaluated technical deliverables and design reviews.
- Oversaw safe use of machine shop equipment.
Engineering Services Intern
June 2023 to August 2023 at City of Corpus Christi Large Projects Division — Corpus Christi, TX
- Developed and implemented a streamlined workflow that accelerated city audit processes, improving efficiency and reducing processing time.
- Assisted in the bidding process by organizing and managing files, ensuring accurate and accessible documentation.
- Identified and exposed discrepancies between contractor agreements and city contracts, contributing to improved contract compliance.
Research Experience
Clinical Research Associate
June 2023 to August 2023 at CHRISTUS Spohn Health System — Corpus Christi, TX
- Supported emergency medicine clinical studies through compliant data collection and EMR review.
- Collected and documented patient consent per IRB and FDA guidelines.
- Collaborated with physicians, residents, and research staff to support ongoing clinical investigations.
Soccer Referee (Grade 6)
March 2021 to Present at U.S. Soccer Federation — National
- Applied the laws of soccer as designated by The IFAB in a fair and consistent manner.
- Managed game safety and communicated effectively with players and coaches.
Patents
- Device and Methods for Arterial Insertion Training | US Provisional Patent No. 63/463,432 — Filed May 2, 2023
Leadership & Extracurricular Involvement
Co-Founder & Developer — P.A.T.S. Development
August 2023 to May 2026 — Durham, NC
- Led development of a medical training device focused on improving arterial line placement accuracy.
- Directed device design, prototyping, and iterative testing in collaboration with Duke Med School.
- Secured a $5,000 VentureWell grant to support continued device development.
Community Outreach Manager & Class Lead — Duke Robotics Mentorship (DuRM)
October 2023 to April 2025 — Triangle, NC
- Led weekly robotics instruction sessions for middle school students in Durham-area schools.
- Managed communication and coordination between Duke undergraduate mentors and partner schools.
Equipment & Safety Chair — Duke University Club Ski and Board
August 2023 to May 2026 — Durham, NC
- Oversaw equipment inventory, inspection, and maintenance to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated equipment logistics and distribution to support club operations and travel.
Member — Firmware & Payload | Duke Club AERO
August 2023 to May 2025 — Durham, NC
- Developed embedded firmware to control payload release sequencing and system timing.
- Contributed to the development and integration of a CubeSat-style payload for a student-led rocket mission.
Certifications
- Machine Shop Certification
- 🔗 CITI Program — Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) Foundations
- 🔗 CITI Program — Principal Investigator; Sub Investigators; CRC's (Human Subjects)
Skills
Biomedical Engineering
- BioSignal Processing
- Medical Device Prototyping
- Biomechanics
- Imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT, PET)
- ISO Standards
- FDA Regulations
- EMG
- Bacterial Testing
- Phantom Development
Mechanical CAD
- SOLIDWORKS
- Fusion 360
- AutoCAD
- Onshape
- GD&T
Electrical CAD & Embedded Systems
- KiCad
- EAGLE
- PCB Layout & Stackup
- C/C++
- Embedded C
- FreeRTOS
- Zephyr RTOS
Communication Protocols
- SPI
- I2C
- UART
- CAN
- USB
- BLE
Programming
- Python
- C/C#
- HTML & CSS
- LaTeX
- Git (GitHub & GitLab)
Prototyping & Manufacturing
- 3D Printing (FDM)
- CNC & Manual Machining
- Laser Cutting
- PCB Fabrication
- Bench Testing & Validation
- System Validation