Andrew Boyd
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented undergraduate biomedical engineering student with a strong passion for medical devices, biotechnology, biomedical instrumentation, and human biomechanics research. Hands-on experience participating in biomechanics research and design projects focused on creating newer or improved biomedical devices. Constantly seeking opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to a team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Development Intern
Albany Medical Center BACC
Albany, NY
06.2023 - Current
- Rotated through the different clinical departments of the hospital with the goal of identifying innovative ways to improve patient care through newer or improved biomedical devices.
- Collaborated with the Biomedical Acceleration & Commercialization Center (BACC) and fellow clinicians in order to better understand the process of researching and designing improvements to the field of biomedical devices.
Undergraduate Researcher
Union College Engineering
Schenectady, NY
01.2022 - Current
- Detected and analyzed myoelectric manifestations of muscular fatigue in the bicep brachii when using a mobility aid called "The Life Handle".
- Learned multiple lab techniques and employed specific options based on requirements of projects and testing goals.
- Researched and planned surface electromyography (sEMG) experiments to conduct in lab.
- Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data using statistical software packages.
- Designed a universal algorithm to process sEMG signals for all other projects conducted in the lab.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Union College
Schenectady, NY06.2024
Skills
- Researching Skills
- Protyping and Testing
- Scientific Writing
- Data Analysis
- Project Coordination
- Design Thinking
- Fluent in MATLAB
- Proficient in Python & Arduino IDE
- Proficient in 3D Modeling Software - SolidWorks & Inventor
- Proficent in Advanced Signal Processing
Accomplishments
Smoke Removal System for Electrosurgery, 06/2023 - 03/2024
- Researched, designed, and prototyped an improved toxic smoke removal system for surgical electrocautery pens.
- Used various engineering methods to test the efficacy of our system to ensure it met customer requirements.
Novel Surgical Retractor, 02/2024 - Current
- Collaborated with a physician at Albany Medical Center to redesign a surgical retracting device used for ENT procedures.
- Prototyped and designed, an improved device based on the provided user feedback pertaining to the previously used device.
Timeline
Product Development Intern
Albany Medical Center BACC
06.2023 - Current
Undergraduate Researcher
Union College Engineering
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Union College
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