Guillermo Paz E.
Homestead,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Biomedical Engineer and Patent Examiner with expertise in analyzing biomedical technologies and identifying technical risks. Developed innovative products in the body art industry, focusing on process improvements and practical solutions. Combined strong analytical skills with effective communication to ensure safety and enhance collaboration in technology-driven environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Patent examiner
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO)
05.2024 - Current
- Led interviews with inventors and patent attorneys to clarify claims, improving application quality.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of biomedical patent applications to ensure compliance with USPTO standards.
- Prepared detailed office actions outlining statutory requirements and amendments.
Mechanical Engineer
FK Irons
Doral, FL
03.2021 - 05.2024
- Led product development and project management with overseas manufacturers for molded and CNC machined components.
- Utilized FDM and SLS technologies for rapid prototyping of 3D models.
- Created technical documentation, including GD&T drawings, inspection sheets, and work instructions.
- Designed disposable accessories for tattoo and PMU industries, including patent-pending Ergo Shield grip.
- Directed R&D project to enhance custom brush motors for body art applications.
Junior Engineer
FK Irons
Doral, FL
06.2020 - 02.2020
- Designed and implemented fixtures for Assembly, leading to a 20% -50% reduction in assembly time and improved overall production efficiency.
- Collaboration with CNC department to update models to optimize toolpath and creation of fixtures to reduce setup time for overall reduction of CNC turnaround time.
- Create assembly models for current products and drawings showing exploded views and assembly work instructions.
- Worked with QC department to solve NCR and address ECR.
Intern
FK Irons
Doral, FL
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Developed standardized testing protocols and documentation to ensure consistent testing practices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate test results into the product development lifecycle, enhancing decision-making.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Florida International University
Miami, FL12-2019
Skills
- Patent search and analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Intellectual property
- Technical documentation
- Attention to detail
- Product development
- Analytical problem-solving
- Verbal and written communication
- Microsoft Office
- Bilingual: English/Spanish
- Project management
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Data evaluation
HONORS/LEADERSHIP
BME Senior Design Competition
- Second Place December 6, 2019
Alpha Eta Mu Beta, National Biomedical Engineering Honor Society
- November 2019- Present
Alpha Eta Mu Beta, National Biomedical Engineering Honor Society
- November 2019- Present
Tau Beta Pi, The Engineering Honor Society
- Associate Coordinator April 2018 – April 2019
FIU Honors College
- Member August, 2017 – December 2019
Annual Academic Excellence Award in Advance Math
- Recipient April 2017
RESEARCH EXPERIENCES
Florida International University– Miami, FL January 2018- December, 2019
- Research/product design related to Physical Therapy to allow rehabilitation of patient with spinal cord injury at home.
Miami Dade College – Homestead, FL February 2017 – September 2017
- Collaboration with Dr. Araujo Pradere's research in space weather about the local ionospheric response to the latest solar maximum.
Miami Dade College – Kendall, FL May 2017 – September 2017
- Collaboration with Dr. Justina Castellanos research in applied mathematics about parameter estimation in fermentation processes using a regularizing global optimization algorithm.
Timeline
Patent examiner
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO)
05.2024 - Current
Mechanical Engineer
FK Irons
03.2021 - 05.2024
Junior Engineer
FK Irons
06.2020 - 02.2020
Intern
FK Irons
03.2020 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Florida International University