Highly motivated, dedicated and industrious team player with a natural aptitude for creating and implementing innovative solutions and optimize systems and processes for clinical equipment.

Educational
background

Candidate for Masters of Applied Science (M.A.Sc)

Collaborative Specialization in Artificial Intelligence

University of Guelph & Vector Institute
May 2023 - Present

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng)

Biomedical/Mechanical Engineering

University of Guelph
Sept 2018 - May 2023

Work Experience

Senior BME Lab Coordinator - University of Guelph

October 2023 - Present

• Overlooking laboratory component of BME specific courses including Engineering Biomechanics, Signal Processing, Medical Imaging Modalities, Bio-Instrumentation Design and Engineering Design IV at the School of Engineering
  
  

• Conducting Biomechanics laboratory data collection using VICON motion capture system, EMG sensors, force plates and goniometers
  
  

• Supporting students on demand with technical and non-technical concerns as well as with equipment usage to set them up for success

Research Analyst II - University Health Network (Toronto Rehabilitation Institute)

Jan 2021 - Present

• Development of PostureCoach which is a light-weight, wearable device that provides caregivers with real-time feedback when they are in a posture that puts them at high risk for back injury
  
  

• Developed a GUI that uses Machine Learning algorithms like YOLOv7 and OpenPose to provide real-time pedestrian detection in busy crosswalks in different weather conditions
  
  

• Conducted scoping review of 6000+ articles about emergency evacuation guidelines and procedures in the built environment for individuals with functional limitations
  
  

• Compiled a catalogue of devices and services that aids in making Canada's national parks to be barrier free
  
  

• Produced alongside the EngineeringHealth team 2 accessible conferences (PAC2022 and PAC2023)

Advanced Research and Algorithms Specialist - Intellijoint Surgical

Sept 2022 - May 2023

• Development of an X-Ray automated landmark detection algorithm using Machine Learning techniques such as supervised learning and deep learning, resulting in faster pre-operative planning times
  
  

• Designed and fabricated a precision testing apparatus for the Intellijoint navigation system using 3D printing technology, resulting in a more efficient and accurate testing process
  
  

• Collaborated with product design specialists in the Intellijoint HIP, KNEE and VIEW teams to design and develop innovative medical devices with orthopedic surgeons in mind

Information Technology Analyst - Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre

July 2020 - Jan 2021

• Worked with tight budget and short deadlines for equipment upgrades, assembled and deployed 8 desktops
  
  

• Streamlined communication between doctors and patients by facilitating hardware and software needs for virtual care visits using the TELUS health care infrastructure
  
  

• Handled sensitive patient medical records daily using OSCAR McMaster EMR system
  
  

• Improved networking and phone systems by adding new features and infrastructure and saved $50,000

Relevant Projects

Engineering Capstone Project - Minimally Invasive Navigation System for Total Hip Arthroplasty

October 2022 - April 2023

• Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) is a common procedure that involves replacing a damaged or worn hip joint with an artificial joint. The procedure can significantly improve a patient's mobility and quality of life, but it can also be invasive and require a lengthy recovery period.
  
  

• Intellijoint Surgical is a leading medical device company that provides surgeons with innovative and easy-to-use technology for joint replacement procedures. The Intellijoint HIP system is a navigation system designed to assist surgeons in achieving optimal implant placement during THAs.
  
  

• Despite the benefits of the Intellijoint HIP system, it still requires multiple incisions and screws to be placed in the patient's hip, which can be invasive and increase the risk of complications. That's where our proposed system comes in. By decreasing the number of screws needed, we've managed to decrease the number of incisions required, making the entire process much less invasive while still ensuring the system's effectiveness.
  

Engineering Design Project - ZAMAZ UTI Scanner

Jan 2022 - April 2022

• Placed 1st out of 50+ groups during the Engineering Design Day Competition earning the top price of $2000
  
  

• ZAMAZ UTI scanner is able to give a gold standard diagnosis 16 times faster than bacteria urine culture right in your home or in any clinical setting
  
  

• The working principle behind this microfluidic technology is known as BV chip technology which is factored into a product form factor ready to be shipped
  

Engineering Bio-Instrumentation Design Project - FallSense

Sept 2021 - Dec 2021

• Falls are the number one reason for injury-related death, hospitalization and emergency visits for older adults in Canada
  
  

• By the numbers (Age 65+, in Canada - 2018) falls account for:

  • 5000 deaths

  • 95,000 hospitalizations

  • 425,000 emergency department visits
    
    

• Created a wearable fall-detection device (FallSense) that automatically detects when a fall has occurred, and send a notification with GPS location to be identified emergency contact via an app and an email
  

Publications

Assistive Feeding Robot for Upper Limb Impairment - Testing and Validation

Published (July 2023) - University of Guelph - https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/17298806231183571

• The system introduces a novel approach for feeding that prioritizes two ideas; generalized functionality to encompass multiple feeding tasks and seamless user interaction
  

Virtual Accessible Bilingual Conference Planning: The Parks Accessibility Conference

Published (Jan 2023) - KITE Research Institute - Toronto Rehabilitation Institute - https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/20/3/2302

• Planned and produced a fully accessible bilingual virtual conference about the accessibility of national and provincial parks in Canada
  

Recommendations for Evacuating Individuals with Disabilities from the Built Environment

Published (Sept 2021) - KITE Research Institute - https://engineeringhealth.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Evacuating-Individuals-with-Disabilities-Report_English-1.pdf

• Provide a set of resources that can be used to revise existing egressibility guidelines, to create new standards, and to highlight gaps where future work is needed to improve egressibility of the built environment
  

Contact

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