Harvinder Singh Virk
Fort Collins,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Student
Colorado State University
2019.08 - 2022.06
- Fluorinated Superhydrophobic and hydrophilic slippery surfaces as a novel biomaterial for Medical devices
- Fabricated novel fluorinated hydrophilic slippery surfaces to reduce red blood cells adsorption / adhesion on blood contacting medical devices to reduce thrombosis, improve biocompatibility and reduce device related infections
- Conducted in-vitro biocompatibility tests like thrombosis generation tests, hemolysis tests, Cytotoxicity tests, and complement convertase tests on these surfaces
- Worked in a R&D laboratory to develop new biomaterials for use in next generation medical devices
- Assist teams with collaboration to execute experimental studies under supervision, including synthesis, fabrication, processing, characterization, and/or assembly of polymeric coatings.
- Managed databases and input data to update records.
- Interpreted and analyzed research data to draw conclusions on outcomes.
- Performed [hemolysis] and [cytotoxicity] assays to support research studies.
Teaching and Learning Assistant
Colorado State University
2018.08 - 2020.12
- Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
- Developed curriculum and lesson plans to achieve objectives of each course.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
Engineering Project
Reverse
2019.08 - 2019.12
- Collaborated with a team of 5 engineers to reverse engineer an industrial ratchet strap
- Utilized Solidworks to model the individual components and then made an exploded assembly view
- Applied technical writing skills to make an engineering report on the reverse engineering of the industrial ratchet strap.
Mechatronics Project
Engineering Competition
2019.08 - 2019.12
- Collaborated with a team of 5 engineers to design and manufacture an automated vehicle that would move in a straight path for 5 meters, drop an egg and retrieve
- Designed prototypes using Solidworks and then 3D printed components to manufacture different prototypes for testing
- Integrated an Arduino to develop a control system for an automated vehicle.
Peer Tutor Math
Front Range Community College
2016.08 - 2017.08
- Assisted other students with homework and provided supplementary instruction.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition and review to help students master challenging material.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Supported teacher instruction, thoroughly discussing concepts and designing custom practice questions.
Front Desk
Front Range Community College
2016.01 - 2017.05
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
- Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
- Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05.2020
Associates - General Studies
Front Range Community College
07.2017
Business - Business Administration
NZ Institute of Studies
Auckalnd04.2014
Skills
- Excellent communication techniques MATLAB Financial Analysis (Ms Excel)
- Cost and yield analysis Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) LabView (Arduino)
- Finite Element Analysis software MathWorks Simulink Machining (CNC, G-code, dimensioning)
- Highly skilled in 3D and 2D CAD (Solidworks) Design Reviews FMEA Analysis (Failure Theories)
- Technical writing Thermal analysis (ANSYS, FLUENT) Testing (Prototyping, reverse engineering)
- Project Management
- Engineering Activities
Affiliations
Academic Advancement Center (AAC) January 2021 – May 2021
Dean’s List: Engineering College Fall 2020
Outstanding Junior Researcher Spring 2019
Member of Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) August 2018 - Present
Reisher Scholarship August 2017 - Present
Member of Phi Theta Kappa March 2017 – 2021
Timeline
Graduate Student
Colorado State University
2019.08 - 2022.06
Engineering Project
Reverse
2019.08 - 2019.12
Mechatronics Project
Engineering Competition
2019.08 - 2019.12
Teaching and Learning Assistant
Colorado State University
2018.08 - 2020.12
Peer Tutor Math
Front Range Community College
2016.08 - 2017.08
Front Desk
Front Range Community College
2016.01 - 2017.05
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Colorado State University
Associates - General Studies
Front Range Community College
Business - Business Administration
NZ Institute of Studies