Ryan Rood, MS, PMP

Experience

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  University of Connecticut

  Aug 2010 - May 2011

  IT Tech

  I assisted professors with projectors and other technology prior to lectures. I also helped students with any technology issues that arouse on their devices.

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  University of Connecticut

  May 2013 - Dec 2016

  While in Dr. Chon's lab I worked closely with a PhD Candidate, Hugo Posada-Quintero, on three different projects. One was a result of my senior design project described below. This project required frequent use of Matlab for data analysis. Another project I worked on involved heart rate variability and electrodermal activity. Both signals are monitored simultaneously while the subject undergoes three different types of tests (cognitive, emotional, and physical). This data was then processed using Matlab. Lastly, the final project required working closely with FLEXcon. Due to NDA, not much can be said about this project except for the fact that we were exploring EMG activity in subjects. A paper has been published with further detail upon this project (See publication section). Show less This position entails high confidentiality since I meet with fellow UConn Students who are registered with the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) who would like to use assistive technology to benefit their own education. My colleague and I won the UConn IDEA Grant to perform research in Spring 2015 that helped benefit student note-taking. This position requires many different components and always keeps me busy. I am constantly researching and learning new software, applications, and techniques that may benefit the UConn student population who are registered with CSD. Other projects include website design, starting a CSDTech blog, and creating reports on any assessments of technologies used. Most recently, I have been working on creating a database through Microsoft Access with the Assistive Technology Coordinator at our center that will organize our intake of alternate media book requests from our student population. Show less

  • Research Assistant

    Aug 2014 - Dec 2016

  • Technology Team/Graduate Assistant

    May 2013 - Dec 2016
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  Harvard University

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Research Assistant

  For the summer of 2014 I spent 10 weeks working for a Postdoctoral researcher, Bobak Mosadegh, in George Whitesides lab at Harvard University. I was funded by the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering for my time spent in the lab. My responsibilities included conducting experiments from start to finish. I gained valuable experience with cell culture, including passaging of cells and proper techniques of sterilization. Also, electrochemical techniques were involved for measurements. Therefore, use of a potentiostat was necessary. I also had to write many Matlab codes to analyze the data we collected while using electrochemistry. Show less

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  University of Connecticut, Center for Students with Disabilities

  Dec 2016 - May 2017

  Assistive Technology Program Coordinator

  Manages the provisions of assistive technology and related learning technology support programs for students with permanent and temporary disabilities. Manages strategic projects and program outreach activities. Provides accessibility related consultations and trainings, along with technical support, to the UConn community.

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  Leidos

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Biomedical Research Assistant

  While at the Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL) I worked closely with Lieutenant Luke Beardslee on multiple projects. I wrote standard operating procedures (SOPs) for various types of equipment in the laboratory. Researched the specifications of equipment to purchase that can be implemented into respective projects. Drafted detailed plans on how compatible all the components would be with existing equipment. Developed experimental procedures for validating devices purchased by NSMRL. Show less

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  ABM Healthcare

  Aug 2017 - Feb 2022

  In December of 2018 I was promoted to the Clinical Engineering Account Manager at Kent Hospital within Care New England (CNE). In this position I oversee biomedical equipment technicians, the scheduled maintenance, and repairs of all medical devices in the hospital. I manage the completion of clinical engineering tasks for projects related to installation, integration, and upgrade of medical devices. I provide status to nursing staff, hospital leadership, and ABM leadership in regard to equipment repairs and the progress of relevant projects. Show less

  • Clinical Engineering System Director

    Nov 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Clinical Engineering Account Manager

    Dec 2018 - Nov 2021

  • Clinical Engineer

    Aug 2017 - Dec 2018
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  Crothall Healthcare

  Feb 2022 - Jul 2022

  Resident Regional Manager

  Crothall acquired ABM’s HTM department as of 2/1/2022.

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  Philips

  Jul 2022 - now

  Implementation Project Manager