Nez Izquierdo
Boston,MA
Summary
Methodical materials engineer with an aptitude for developing process improvements and implementing initiatives to increase efficiency and quality. Driven to create highly effective processes and teams to increase company success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Process Engineer
GrapheneDx
11.2022 - Current
- Optimized Medical Diagnostic Device Fabrication: Spearheaded optimization of production processes for graphene-based biosensor devices. Achieved 40% reduction in manufacturing costs by critically analyzing and streamlining process flows, thereby enhancing efficiency and scalability in medical diagnostic device production.
- Lean Six Sigma Initiatives: Led continuous improvement projects by applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies. These initiatives resulted in significant enhancement of production processes, boosting device yield by impressive 50%. Demonstrated exceptional ability in identifying inefficiencies, facilitating cross-functional teamwork, and driving process innovation to meet rigorous manufacturing goals.
- Quality Improvement Through Root Cause Analysis: Elevated device quality standards by conducting thorough root cause analyses on process deviations. Implemented targeted corrective actions to address identified issues, ensuring consistent improvement in manufacturing process and product reliability. This proactive approach to quality management underscored commitment to excellence and deep understanding of complex production systems.
Post-Doctoral Associate
University Of Minnesota
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Innovative Biosensor Platform Development: Led design and fabrication of pioneering biosensor platform aimed at transforming point-of-care medical diagnostics. Focused on cost-effectiveness and practicality, this project bridged gap between advanced diagnostics and accessible patient care.
- Significant Diagnostic Efficiency Improvement: Achieved remarkable 50% decrease in diagnostic response time through introduction of this novel biosensor platform. This breakthrough significantly enhances efficiency of medical diagnostics, enabling faster decision-making and treatment initiation, which is crucial for patient outcomes in clinical settings.
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of Minnesota
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Led innovation of novel material growth process specifically tailored for two-dimensional black phosphorus films, focusing on techniques to enhance material stability.
- Achieved groundbreaking improvement in degradation stability, extending lifetime of black phosphorus films by up to 50 times compared to standard benchmarks.
- Employed advanced analytical methods to optimize growth parameters, resulting in scalable and reproducible process that paves way for future industrial applications.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University Of Minnesota
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Developed aerosol jet printer process for thin-film organic electrolyte-gated transistors on flexible roll-to-roll polymer substrates, achieving 95% consistency rate in manufacturing.
Education
Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering -
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN01.2020
B.S., Chemistry -
University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX01.2014
Skills
Material Synthesis and Growth
Electrical Device Fabrication
Material Characterization
Electrical Device Analysis
Python Coding and CAD Software Skills
Root Cause Analysis
Timeline
Senior Process Engineer
GrapheneDx
11.2022 - Current
Post-Doctoral Associate
University Of Minnesota
01.2020 - 11.2022
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of Minnesota
01.2015 - 01.2020
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University Of Minnesota
06.2014 - 08.2014
Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering -
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.S., Chemistry -
University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley
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