Zahra Ehteshami

Zahra ehteshami

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Staff R&D Engineer at DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction |PhD CEng MIMechE|

  • Education

    • Ralph thoresby school

      2004 - 2006
      A-level
    • The tech academy

      2022 -
      C#.net framework/core, software development bootcamp

      This is a full-stack Software Development course covering: C#.NET, ASP.Net (MVC Design Pattern), MVVM frameworks (Caliburn Micro and MVVMCross), Version control, HTML, CSS, JavaScript/jQuery, Database and SQL server, Entity Framework, Visual Studio & Project Management.

    • University of leeds

      2006 - 2010
      Master of engineering (meng) mechanical engineering 2:1

      During my undergraduate studies, my forth year project involved the design and development of a heart simulator which replicates the real life pumping motion of human heart in various modes, i.e. healthy or weak. For my third year project, I developed a robotics foot assistive platform for sport injuries and elderly rehabilitation. In the summer between undergraduate years 3 and 4 of 2009, I worked for a post doctorial research group on an innovative heart assistive device, which I continued… Show more During my undergraduate studies, my forth year project involved the design and development of a heart simulator which replicates the real life pumping motion of human heart in various modes, i.e. healthy or weak. For my third year project, I developed a robotics foot assistive platform for sport injuries and elderly rehabilitation. In the summer between undergraduate years 3 and 4 of 2009, I worked for a post doctorial research group on an innovative heart assistive device, which I continued working alongside on my forth year. Show less

    • University of leeds

      2011 - 2015
      Doctor of philosophy (phd) mechanical engineering

      My PhD project investigated characterising mechanical and acoustic impedance properties for disease detection during examination and exploratory procedures such as colonoscopy. In order to acquire data for investigation of these properties, I have designed and built two platforms utilising SolidWorks, and developed the control software using LabVIEW. I have developed a rich set of software tools in MatLab to allow me to process the volumes of data produced, such as fitting models and noise… Show more My PhD project investigated characterising mechanical and acoustic impedance properties for disease detection during examination and exploratory procedures such as colonoscopy. In order to acquire data for investigation of these properties, I have designed and built two platforms utilising SolidWorks, and developed the control software using LabVIEW. I have developed a rich set of software tools in MatLab to allow me to process the volumes of data produced, such as fitting models and noise reduction. Throughout the ex-vivo testing I have undertaken; I have developed the adequate testing protocols and performed various experiments on ex-vivo porcine and human large intestine. Show less

  • Experience

    • H&m

      Sept 2006 - Feb 2010
      Sales assistant

      Working more than three years as a customer service and cashier team in a fashion shop improved my communication and presentation skills.

    • University of leeds

      Jun 2009 - May 2011

      A postdoctoral research was conducted on a Novel Intelligent Heart Assistive Device (iVAD). The main achievement for the project was creating a way to reduce the excessive heat produced by the actuators running the device. As part of the primary goal, a testing rig for the iVAD device was designed and manufactured. Responsibilities:• Creating various 3D CAD models for the rig using SolidWorks software during the 3 month placement.• Developing a strong analytical approach to study the data, improve the concept and solve the problems.• Dealing with manufacturing procedures. • Involved in designing a LabVIEW Program in order to control the actuators’ heat. • Familiarization with different ways of computational and experimental calibration in the laboratory. Show less

      • Clerk

        Sept 2007 - May 2011
      • Research Project Assistant

        Jun 2009 - Jul 2009
    • Acoustic applications

      Aug 2010 - Sept 2011
      Design engineer

      I was part of a team of engineers solving Acoustic (Sound) Problems caused by various sources in extensive industrial sectors, from power stations to aerospace. The products were all bespoke designed to meet the customers’ requirements and acoustic regulations. My job as a design engineer was to conduct a project from conception to completion including sale, engineering drawing, purchasing and manufacturing. Responsibilities:• Dealing with Customers’ Enquiries directly, understanding the problems and plotting cost/time effective solutions.• Visiting the customer on the site and collecting information.• Producing 2D and 3D detail drawings utilizing ExpertCAD and SolidWorks according to customers’ criteria. • Quoting the projects.• Purchasing goods from suppliers and creating contacts for the company. • Presenting reports and demonstrating quality assurance procedures to clients. • Dealing directly with workshop personnel. Show less

    • Hugo boss

      Sept 2010 - Sept 2014
      Sales assistant

      Being part of a highly skilled sale advisor team for such a well known designer company has made my communication and sales skills highly professional. Also it helped me to focus on customer needs, as well as the set daily target of the shop in order to improve my organisational capability.

    • University of leeds

      Sept 2012 - Dec 2014
      Teaching assistance

      I was in charge of laboratories for the undergraduate Mechatronics and Robotics module. Responsibilities include:• Preparing the lab equipment• Briefing students to the lab materials and assisting them throughout• Marking the assessments and lab reports

    • Linpac packaging

      Nov 2015 - Mar 2016
      Innovation engineer
    • Depuy synthes companies of johnson & johnson

      Apr 2016 - now
      Staff r&d engineer
    • The tech academy

      Jun 2024 - now
      Live project
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • First aid

      Fast first aid service and training, uk
      Apr 2022
    • Certified labview developer (cld)

      Ni (national instruments)
      Nov 2016
    • Level 3 personal trainer

      Premier global nasm
      Sept 2021
    • Big data on aws course

      Qa ltd
      Sept 2018
    • Chartered engineer

      Institution of mechanical engineers
      Jan 2017
    • Practical machine learning course

      Qa ltd
      Jan 2020
    • Aws technical essentials course

      Qa ltd
      Aug 2018
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Zahra Ehteshami
      PhD scholarship European research council (ERC) Sep 2011