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Jesus Chavarria

San Antonio,Texas

Summary

• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles, including mechanics, electronics, materials science, and computer programming, with a focus on biomedical applications.
• Over 2 years of experience as a Project Engineer, managing interdisciplinary projects and driving technical excellence.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and holder of multiple project management certifications, including Lean Six Sigma White, Yellow, and Green Belts, Six Sigma Champion, Project Management – Lean Process, and FMEA Specialist.
• Expertise in applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and ensure quality in project deliverables.
• Skilled communicator and collaborator with proven ability to work in cross-functional teams to address complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions.
• Strong proficiency in project management methodologies, regulatory compliance, and the design and development of medical devices, including prototyping, testing, and quality control.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills, leveraging data analysis, modeling, and simulations to drive project outcomes.
• Proficient in technical tools and programming languages, including MATLAB, Python, SolidWorks, and CAD software.
• Bilingual: English/Spanish

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Project Engineer

RegenTX Partners
01.2022 - Current
  • Support the development of new products in collaboration with the project team, Quality Assurance and Operations departments.
  • Develop scalable and repeatable manufacturing processes for new products in collaboration with the Quality Assurance (QA) and Operations departments.
  • Author and revise standard operating procedures (SOP) according to FDA, AATB, and other regulations if applicable.
  • Perform processing of human tissue as part of the development of new products and processes
  • Support the development and implementation of sales material for products and collaborate with QA/RA to ensure all claims are appropriate for market and regulatory position.
  • Design and execute scientific experiments for product development projects. Complete data collection, evaluation, and interpretation of results to generate statistically significant data to support project decisions and/or product launch. Experimentation may extend to in-vitro or in-vivo assays conducted in-house or externally sourced.
  • Communicate and negotiate with new or existing vendors to source and implement testing, equipment, supplies, materials, or other resources to support research project activities.
  • Assist the Operations department in the maintenance, assembly, installation, or implementation of new equipment or process specific tooling.
  • Design, order, evaluate, and onboard new proprietary equipment in support of manufacturing. Assist in the maintenance/calibration of new equipment.
  • Assist in the development, drafting, and execution of verification and validation protocols in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry

Quality Assurance Specialist

RegenTX Partners
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Inspect HCT/P products in accordance with standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements.
  • Sort and segregate acceptable and unacceptable HCT/P products.
  • Prepare shipping documents and packages in accordance with standard operating procedures based on order requests.
  • Communicate and escalate inspection or quality control issues to Management/Quality Assurance as necessary.
  • Review quality control records to include equipment cleaning/maintenance, environmental monitoring, and supply inspections.
  • Assist with reviewing HCT/P donor records in accordance with standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements.
  • Assist in routing, editing, and finalizing controlled documents, ensuring consistency and compliance to formatting and template requirements.
  • Initiate, review, and investigate quality events.
  • Support and/or perform internal and external audits.
  • File and maintain records in accordance with standard operating procedures.
  • Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements.

Computational Neuroscience Researcher

Air Force Research Laboratory:
10.2022 - 09.2023
  • Investigate how the macromolecular rate theory can be applied to neuronal biophysical models.
  • Use of PHYTON and MATLAB to run simulations of neuronal activity and evaluate action potentials generated by the model.
  • Use of the findings of the published work, entitled ‘’Macromolecular rate theory explains the temperature.
  • dependence of membrane conductance kinetics”, to modify previously established models of Purkinje cell and investigate consequences on the cell behavior.
  • Working to create a platform where the user will be able to compare different neuronal models in order to analyze the different neuron behaviors under different stimulants.
  • Assist as a laboratory technician when needed.
  • Report weekly status on projects and present updates to supervisors.

Education

Master of Science - Biomedical Technology Commercialization

The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
12-2024

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering

The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
05-2023

Certification

• Lean Six Sigma White Belt
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Six Sigma Black Belt
• Six Sigma Champion
• Project Management – Lean Process
• FMEA Specialist
• Project Management Essentials
• Business Management Essentials

Timeline

Quality Assurance Specialist

RegenTX Partners
09.2023 - 01.2024

Computational Neuroscience Researcher

Air Force Research Laboratory:
10.2022 - 09.2023

Associate Project Engineer

RegenTX Partners
01.2022 - Current

• Lean Six Sigma White Belt
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Six Sigma Black Belt
• Six Sigma Champion
• Project Management – Lean Process
• FMEA Specialist
• Project Management Essentials
• Business Management Essentials

Master of Science - Biomedical Technology Commercialization

The University of Texas At San Antonio

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering

The University of Texas At San Antonio
Jesus Chavarria