Nima Ogabian
Student, Innovator,
San Diego,CA
Summary
Aspiring researcher with a strong academic foundation and a passion for advancing knowledge through original research. Dedicated to pursuing a Ph.D. to build upon previous scholarly work and contribute innovative insights to [specific field, e.g., cognitive science, machine learning, or economics]. Experienced in conducting rigorous research, writing scholarly papers, and exploring complex problems. Committed to driving impactful discoveries and fostering academic excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Lead/Legislative Research Intern
San Diego County Office District 2
El Cajon, CA
11.2024 - Current
- Policy Researcher/Creator- Assessed the impact of current policies on public health, safety and security.
- Disseminated research results through academic publications, written reports or public presentations.
- Identified and pursued research topics of interest with well-planned studies based on issues.
- Designed/presented Proclamations and Certificates that serve community members who practice the highest ideals of public service.
- Project-managed projects by working with my own team of student interns to ensure maximum proficiency.
Co-founder
Biome Data Systems
San Francisco, USA
01.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Started a healthcare-focused smartwatch wearable technology data company
- Working on internet of things architecture, bio-sensing, app development, AI/ML models, cryptography, data science and UI/UX design
- Secured multiple device manufacturing deals with one of the largest multinational electronics company and an international Series A R&D startup
- Designed UI/UX design for health tracking app on Figma, converted it into front-end wireframes on React
- Developed data flow charts and pipeline for IoT devices (smartwatches) using Digital Biomarker Discovery Pipeline and developed encryption algorithm for biometric data
- Developed blockchain architecture with zero knowledge proof protocol for smart contracts, gained experience on Well-Architected Framework and performed ML on encrypted data
- Mentored by a UC Hastings professor on corporate law, established a General Partnership and establishing a C-Corp (with legal advisory from UC Hastings Startup Legal Garage)
- Filing intellectual property (trademark, copyright, and provisional patent), signed and reviewed Non-Disclosure Agreements, negotiating Joint Development Agreements and SAFE Notes
- Used Traditional Project Management methodology to manage team of 10 to meet project timeline and goals in preparation for Top 50 UC startups event
- Attended healthcare innovation conference HLTH and consumer electronics show CES in Las Vegas
- Attended JP Morgan Healthcare Investment Days and Photonics West conference in San Francisco
- Started a healthcare-focused smartwatch wearable technology data company
Student Entrepreneurship Fellow
Blackstone Launchpad
Merced, USA
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Company Overview: Blackstone Ideas Competition Campus Round Winner
- Learned about fundamentals of entrepreneurship such as conducting customer interviews and forming global industry partnerships
- Created fundraising pitch decks and market analysis research reports, wrote business plans and technical white papers
- Gained experience in startup fund raising and investment due diligence through meetings with angel investors and venture capitalists
- Applied to startup accelerators, gain strong understanding of pre-seed startup funding process and requirements to join accelerators
- Blackstone Ideas Competition Campus Round Winner
Research Innovation Fellow
NSF I-Corps
Merced, USA
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Attended 5 industry conferences in 2 months in San Francisco and Las Vegas
- Gained knowledge of a variety of new and advanced technologies from AR/VR devices and internet of things to semiconductors
- Learned by doing tech transfer exchanges of new tech advancements from research in academia to real world applications in industry
- Gained strong understanding of the academia-industry dynamic in the technology sector through building connections in academia and industry
- Focused on developing a grant funded industry-academia partnership that can span across multiple academic institutions and industry partners to develop a larger and more educated workforce
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cognitive Neuroscience
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA06-2026
BA - Psychology
University of California Merced
Merced, CA12.2024
High school or equivalent -
Monte Vista Christian School
Watsonville, CA05.2022
Skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Project manager
- Customer-oriented
- Professional etiquette
- Team-player
- Detail-oriented
- Data-driven
- Excel, SPSS
- Academic/Scholarly writing
- Innovative thinker
- Ability to interact with enthusiasm
- Musician
- Pianist
- Guitarist
- Music creation
- CPR and First Aid certified in adults and pediatrics
Languages
English
Professional
Persian
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Arabic
Professional
Timeline
Student Lead/Legislative Research Intern
San Diego County Office District 2
11.2024 - Current
Co-founder
Biome Data Systems
01.2022 - Current
Student Entrepreneurship Fellow
Blackstone Launchpad
01.2022 - 06.2023
Research Innovation Fellow
NSF I-Corps
01.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Cognitive Neuroscience
University of California, San Diego
BA - Psychology
University of California Merced
High school or equivalent -
Monte Vista Christian School
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