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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, CO
06.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
05.2020

Associates - General Studies

Front Range Community College
07.2017

Business - Business Administration

NZ Institute of Studies
Auckalnd
04.2014

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
Harvinder Singh Virk