Allison G. Foster
Lubbock,TX.
Summary
Biomedical Engineering candidate possessing excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Has a solid undergraduate background in electrical and computer engineering fundamentals and graduate specialization in biomedical applications. Passionate about utilizing engineering and programming skills to benefit the medical field. Offers excellent communication skills and proven ability to work well on a team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Texas Tech Nanotechnology Lab
08.2021 - Current
- Created a low-frequency, air-coupled, phased-array ultrasonic transmission imaging system, designed to detect small pieces of plastic within samples of cotton.
- Designed both hardware and software for the imaging system and performed experiments to test and optimize the design.
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Baylor University Biosensors Lab
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Worked with biosensors to help develop a low-cost, label-free, highly sensitive, portable, point-of-care biosensing-system utilizing lasers and a CMOS camera.
- Specifically worked with collimating the lasers and developing a user-friendly GUI for controlling the system and for image processing of the CMOS images.
Electrical/Computer Engineering Intern
Birkland Current
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Worked on a variety of software and firmware applications to further home-health monitoring devices such as blood pressure cuffs, scales, and home sensors.
- Gained valuable biomedical industry experience, communicated with engineering team to discuss methods to improve process and performance.
Education
Master of Science - Bioengineering
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
Lubbock, TX12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Computer Engineering
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
Waco, TX05.2021
Skills
- Programming Languages: C, Verilog, MATLAB, C, Assembly, Arduino, Python
- Proprietary Software: SolidWorks, Altium, Vivado, Atmel Studio, Microsoft Office Suite, MATLAB, Tinker Cad
- Outstanding Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Hobbies
· Cellist for the Texas Tech string orchestra, Sinfonietta (August 2021-Present)
· Active member of Victory Life Church, serving in both the Children’s Ministry and the Young Adult Ministry
· Enjoy various crafting pursuits, including knitting, crocheting, Cricut projects, and painting
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Texas Tech Nanotechnology Lab
08.2021 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Baylor University Biosensors Lab
08.2020 - 05.2021
Electrical/Computer Engineering Intern
Birkland Current
05.2020 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Bioengineering
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Computer Engineering
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
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