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I am a biomedical engineer specializing in embedded hardware and medical device development.

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking an entry-level biomedical engineering role focused on embedded hardware/firmware and medical device development, with hands-on prototyping, clinician collaboration, cross-functional teamwork, and growth in QA and product design.

I am a biomedical engineering student at the University of Calgary with a minor in Digital Engineering, specializing in embedded hardware and medical device development. I bring hands-on experience building firmware, soldering custom circuits, and integrating sensors for clinical prototypes.

I led hardware and firmware development for a capstone system providing real-time intubation feedback, conducting QA testing and iterating with physicians to improve clinical reliability. I developed an embedded Smart Inhaler using Arduino and ultrasonic sensors, and I have practical skills in PCB design, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, and Raspberry Pi. I have also contributed to research and communications teams, performed patient interviews, and served on an ethics board.

I hold QA/QC and TCPS 2 certifications and thrive in collaborative, cross-functional teams focused on safe, user-centered medical products. I am seeking entry-level roles where I can apply my embedded systems expertise to develop reliable clinical devices.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Biodesign Organizer

Current

Biodesign Synergy

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Organize team members and coordinate biomedical project competition activities, managing logistics and team assignments to support project delivery.

Project Coordination Team Leadership Communication Organization

BMERIT Research Member

BMERIT

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Conducted patient and user interviews, served on the ethics board, and collaborated with external communications to support biomedical research and innovation projects.

User Interviews Stakeholder Engagement Communication Teamwork Data Collection

Communications Team Member

Biomedical Student Society

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)

Managed professional communications, organized website updates, and promoted events to increase society engagement across campus.

Communication wix HTML Event Promotion Teamwork Microsoft Office

Biomedical Workshop Trainee

Sohar Hospital

Jul 2023 - Aug 2023 (1 month)

Completed a biomedical workshop placement at Sohar Hospital, gaining hands-on exposure to clinical biomedical engineering practices and workshop procedures.

Arduino Raspberry Pi Soldering Communication Teamwork

Smart Inhaler Project

University of Calgary

Developed an embedded system using Arduino Uno and ultrasonic sensors to track medication delivery accuracy and implemented an LCD/LED feedback system to guide inhaler technique.

Arduino Embedded Systems Ultrasonic Sensors Firmware Development Sensor Integration LCD Interfaces

Capstone Senior Project

University of Calgary

Led hardware and firmware development of a real-time feedback system for endotracheal intubation, built custom circuits, performed QA testing, and integrated safety alerts with clinician testing.

Firmware Development Hardware Development Soldering QA Testing Sensor Integration

Volunteer

Canadian Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Conference

Assisted with technical equipment setup and troubleshooting during conference sessions and supported guest engagement and directional assistance at the venue.

Troubleshooting Communication Teamwork Time Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Calgary

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

2020 - 2025

Activities and societies: Biomedical Student Society (2023–2024): Communication Team; BMERIT (Biomedical Engineering Research and Innovation Team) (2023–Jan 2025): patient/user interviews, ethics board, external communications; Biodesign Synergy (2024–Present): project competitions and organizing; Tao of Peace Combined Martial Arts (2023–2025); Calgary Chung Do Kwan (2020–2023).

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering with a Minor in Digital Engineering at the University of Calgary, attended from September 2020 to June 2025.