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Owais Abuhashish

Chicago,IL

Summary

Aspiring Biomedical Engineer specializing in medical device innovation and bioinstrumentation. With a robust educational background and hands-on project experience in fluorescence imaging for tumor detection, I bring a blend of technical expertise and practical skills. Dedicated to advancing healthcare technologies through interdisciplinary collaboration and cutting-edge research.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Manager

Comfy Furniture
06.2019 - Current
  • Overseeing all sales operations, including merchandise ordering, delivery scheduling, and financial transactions
  • Led the transformation of sales strategies and inventory management, resulting in improved operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Sales Associate & Inventory Manager

Comfy Furniture
06.2016 - 02.2019
  • Member of the sales team
  • Managed store inventory and assisted in delivering and assembling furniture items
  • Enhanced customer engagement through effective salesmanship and in-depth product knowledge.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering -

University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
05.2024

Skills

  • MATLAB
  • Simulink
  • SolidWorks
  • Arduino
  • LabVIEW
  • Project ideation
  • Development
  • Execution within multidisciplinary teams

Professional Development

  • Engaged in continuous learning to keep abreast of the latest developments in biomedical engineering and medical device innovation.
  • Active participant in biomedical engineering workshops and seminars.

Projects

Optical Imaging System for Fluorescence Imaging, Team Member, 09/2023, Present, Developed an innovative device for non-destructive and efficient tumor detection in prostate tissue using fluorescence imaging. Contributed to prototyping, materials selection, and CAD design. The device features a black acrylic enclosure for optimal imaging conditions, an LED light coupled with an excitation filter for autofluorescence, and an adjustable phone holder for image capture. The design addresses the limitations of conventional diagnostic methods when testing prostate tissue.

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Sales Manager

Comfy Furniture
06.2019 - Current

Sales Associate & Inventory Manager

Comfy Furniture
06.2016 - 02.2019

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering -

University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
Owais Abuhashish