Experience

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  Nist

  May 2004 - Aug 2004

  Research intern

  • Studied the phase behavior of a bilayered system of lipids to obtained detailed morphology of this system in order to mimic the cell membrane. • Conducted experiments and identified morphological changes from bicellar to lamellae using Small-Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS) Data.• Expanded the morphology map by studying in depth the behavior of the lipid system of DMPC, DMPG and DHPC compared to previous study.

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  University of puerto rico

  Jan 2007 - May 2007

  Research assistant

  • Synthesized magnetic nanoparticles coated with folic acid to target breast cancer cells.• Goal is to cause hyperthermia at diseased cells by applying an alternating magnetic field to the nanoparticles attached to the cancer cells• Developed the nanoparticles synthesis protocol.• Collected and interpreted data from FTIR.

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  Halliburton

  Jun 2007 - Jun 2009

  •Promoted in less than a year to the Deep Water division in charge of providing services to offshore rigs.•Team leader on location to direct operators and real time monitoring of conditions on offshore rigs to ensure optimal performance and customer satisfaction. •Provided suitable materials to assure effective isolation between the formation and the pipe, producing a safe and durable seal for drilling and extracting oil. •Created computer simulations for project pre-planning, monitored the job execution and provided post-project analysis for offshore rigs.•Conducted lab tests that included rheological measurements, thickening time, and compressive strengths of the cement blends to ensure its performance under the specific conditions of the well. Show less

  • Technical Professional

    Mar 2008 - Jun 2009

  • Associate Technical Professional

    Jun 2007 - May 2008
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  University of south carolina

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2014

  •Designed novel biofabrication techniques to engineer three-dimensional (3D) Collagen Scaffolds that mimic native tissue.•Achieved a provisional patent for the development of an innovative process that combines state of the art imaging, micromachining, and selective enzymatic activity to create the new generation of biomaterials for research and clinical application. Experience generating and documenting invention disclosures.•Developed tunable collagen hydrogels to control the satellite cell phenotype which will create functional grafts that can induce regeneration of large areas of lost or damage muscle.•Optimized collagen extraction protocol to maximize the yield and integrity of the protein.•Experience with electrospinning, 3D modeling, 3D printing, and mechanical testing.•Conceived new devices and components to fabricate a prototype consisting of a 3D collagen scaffold that represents a branched architecture.•Successfully devised a human renal artery negative mold to create an in vitro scaffold.•Worked in a cross-functional environment composed of molecular biologists, surgeons, and engineers.•Completed four publications in the biofabrication and tissue engineering field Show less

  • Graduate Research Assistant, PhD Candidate

    Aug 2009 - Dec 2014

  • Teaching Assistant

    Jan 2010 - May 2012
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  Medical university of south carolina

  Dec 2014 - Jun 2016

  Postdoctoral scholar

  •Conception of innovative medical devices that show patentability and market space.

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  Synovidah llc

  Aug 2015 - Oct 2018

  Chief operating officer

  •Co-founder of a start up company dedicated to the design, development, and commercialization of medical devices.

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  Poly-med, inc.

  Jul 2016 - now

  • Product Development - Project Lead

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Product Development Specialist

    Apr 2021 - Nov 2023

  • Principal Account Manager

    Aug 2018 - Apr 2021

  • Account Manager

    Jul 2016 - Aug 2018