El-Hayil Puplampu
Bioengineer
Erie,PA
Summary
Skilled engineer with experience in user centered design, user testing, parametric design, accessibility, and medical device marketing. Managed multiple projects and teams simultaneously and a quick learner. Adept at Python, MATLAB. Detail oriented, successful in intense environments and a team player. Leveraging experience in global health and human centered design and strategizing.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Recreational Activities Volunteer
The Regency, Lake Erie Center for Osteopathic Medicine
Erie
01.2023 - Current
- Assists with the planning and implementation of recreational activities for seniors at the assisted living facility
- Answers questions from seniors about the activity
- Engages the seniors during activities.
Research Assistant
University of Colorado
Denver, CO
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Designed and executed a 20-participant usability study to determine market readiness for a wearable device that assists physical rehabilitation of patients after knee or hip replacement
- Developed and tested study script, screened and recruited participants
- Created a set up for study to mimic real life settings
- Completed study protocol and collected visual and audio data using Camtasia
- Compiled online resources, journal articles and usability test examples for designing a usability study with examples to serve as a framework for future researchers.
Teaching Assistant
University of Colorado
Denver, CO
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Measured groups performance using appropriate project management tools and techniques
- Ensured that all projects were delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
- Assessed risks through weekly meetings and scrums, and aided students in identifying procedures to streamline tasks.
Research Assistant
Engineering University of Ghana
Accra
03.2018 - 11.2019
- To-end prototyping of a Bluetooth stethoscope with a team by designing and modelling the stethoscope in Autodesk Fusion360 and assembling the 3D printed device
- Assisted in the design of the layout of the stethoscope for ease of the design of the body.
Peer Mentor
Innovate Ghana
Accra
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Mentored a team of three students through a design project of a processing machine for farm produce during a weeklong competition
- Responsible for evaluating team projects progress and troubleshoot project setbacks
- Developed 3D models for teams that needed virtual prototype.
Hand
Accra
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Ghana (2021-2022, Developed a low-cost hand splint to address the problem using recyclable materials
- Designed and conducted small group interviews and a survey to elicit design needs and requirements
- Generated concepts from design requirements and applied rapid prototyping techniques to create product mock-ups
- (Design of a) Sensor Embedded Socket for Transtibial Amputees (, End-to-end prototyping sensor embedded socket for transtibial amputees
- Alternative Bed Control Unit for an Individual with ALS (2020)
- Designed alternative bed control of an individual with ALS with very minimal muscle function.
Education
MSc - Bioengineering
01.2020 - 05.2022
BSc. - Engineering Sciences (Biomedical Engineering
09.2013 - 07.2017
Skills
TECHNICAL SKILLSProgramming language: MATLAB, Python, Arduino, C, HTML, MySQLProject management: Asana, Miro BoardDesign Software: Autodesk Fusion360, Arduino, Autodesk Tinker CADOther software: Microsoft office- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft teamsPROFESSIONAL SKILLSDesign thinking, human centered design, project management, communication, teamwork, usability testing
Affiliations
National Society for Black Engineers (NSBE) September 2018 - present
Ghana Society of Biomedical Engineers (GSBE) September 2018 - present
Ghana Institute of Engineers (GhIE) September 2016 – present
Society for Women Engineers (SWE) October 2021 - present
Timeline
Recreational Activities Volunteer - The Regency, Lake Erie Center for Osteopathic Medicine
01.2023 - Current
Research Assistant - University of Colorado
03.2021 - 07.2021
Teaching Assistant - University of Colorado
09.2020 - 05.2021
University of Colorado Denver - MSc, Bioengineering
01.2020 - 05.2022
Research Assistant - Engineering University of Ghana
03.2018 - 11.2019
Peer Mentor - Innovate Ghana
07.2017 - 08.2019
Hand -
01.2016 - 01.2017
University of Ghana - BSc., Engineering Sciences (Biomedical Engineering
09.2013 - 07.2017