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Ammar Dilshad Hakim

SUMMARY
Recent Bioengineering graduate from an ABET certified University with 1 year of experience developing medical devices and technical writing as a journal editor; who is eager to learn, a quick learner, and takes good notes. Passionate about manufacturing, improving processes, and quality engineering aspects encompassing various careers. Developed the following over the past four years:
Organization ? Detail-Oriented ? Proactive Teammate ? Growth/Inventive Mindset ? Sense of Urgency ? Data Collection/Analysis
Technically Skilled ? Project Management ? Clear Communication ? Reasoning/Draw Conclusions ? Deadline-Driven

EDUCATION
University of California, Riverside
Bourns College of Engineering: Bachelor of Science (B.S) in Bioengineering (GPA: 3.28/4.00) June 2018

SKILLS
Technologies COMSOL, Arduino, Microprocessors, Electrical Circuits/Schematics, SolidWorks, LabVIEW, C++, SQL, JS
Tools MATLAB, Technical, Systems Analysis, Operations Analysis, ECG, Oscilloscopes, 3D Printers, Technology Design, Image Processing, Signal Processing, Fluorescence Microscopy, Multi-meters, Function Generators

Relevant Coursework
Engineering Probability and Statistics, Biophysics and Biothermodynamics,
Biotechnology Lab, Biomechanics, Biomaterials, Quantitative Physiology,
Biosystems & Signal Analysis, Bioinstrumentation Lab


RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Senior Design Riverside, CA
Vein Guard � Healthcare Venipuncture/Phlebotomy assistant August 2017 � June 2018
� Received an Honorable Mention in the NIH DEBUT competition (https://www.nibib.nih.gov/training-careers/undergraduate-graduate/design-biomedical-undergraduate-teams-debut-challenge/2018-debut-challenge-winners) after multiple presentations
� Coordinated 30 weekly meetings, timelines, and project planning increasing team performance by 30% through Agile
� Statistical analysis/data to collect from force sensor readings of prototype models in a test environment understand the consistency of a measurable force drop that occurs as a needle gains venous access in cases mimicked by the phlebotomy arm
� Knowledgeable of circuits (analog & digital), PCBs design, soldering, technical documenting, budgeting, purchasing of new equipment/spreadsheets that leads a conceptual solution of a medical problem to becoming an optimized Class II medical device
� Identifying probable cause and documenting various issues that arise while integrating the software and hardware equipment aspects of medical devices, taking product from a breadboard to a portable, handheld, 3D-printed device powered by a 9V battery

Biomaterials and Nanomedicine Lab Riverside, CA
Research Assistant in Dr. Liu�s Tissue Engineering Lab May 2016 � November 2017
� Performing over 200 image analyses with Image J of cell cultures in order to determine the cell survival rates per cell for the viability of using Mg and NiTi as biodegradable material for medical devices (e.g. stents) in cardiac tissue
� Designing epoxy resin molding & curing to be containers for Mg for biodegradability testing by cell cultures
� Refining 1 by 1 cm Mg and Nitinol metals with diamond paste and sonicating the materials to decontaminate/purify
� Independently developing a PDMS mold from a Nano patterned master mold with PGS spray coating on top of the Mg
� Co-authoring a research paper about the potential of PGS nano-patterned biodegradable Mg and NiTi in cardiac tissue

DISTINCTIONS
� University Honors Program and Capstone Publication 2014 � 2018
� Highlander Excellence Scholarship Recipient 2014 � 2018

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Audeamus Riverside, CA
Honors Journal Editor & Hayes Scholarship Recipient August 2017 � June 2018
� Accelerating my reading analysis and listening skills through impartial debates and group feedback of literary and research pieces
� Enhancing personal writing skills, specifically my technical writing skills through copy-editing hundreds of times
� Overseeing an editorial process with a board of 15 members and monitoring feedback to make a decision

Starbucks Riverside, CA
Barista August 2017 � June 2018
� Foster customer relations on a daily basis and fortify the company�s brand in a fast-paced environment
� Evaluating knowledge of coffee, tea, and food to guide customers during their purchase, up-selling when appropriate
� Addressing and solving problems that arise promptly such as customer complaint investigations and restocking issues