UMAMAHESWARI BALU
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Biomedical Engineering graduate student specializing in medical device design, SolidWorks prototyping, usability engineering, and translational R&D. Focused on developing clinically meaningful assistive technologies and contributing to cross-functional engineering teams in the MedTech sector.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Process & Product Analyst — Orthopedic Sleep Systems
Wakefit Sleep Innovations (Medical Ergonomics & Manufacturing)
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Applied patient-centric design approaches using spinal posture mapping, material response, and pressure distribution analysis.
- Implemented zonal stiffness layering and foam gradient composition to improve long-duration comfort and ergonomic support.
- Developed standard operating procedures, defect-tracking systems, and manufacturing documentation workflows.
- Collaborated across R&D and production teams to translate design inputs into scalable manufacturing specifications.
- Key Competencies: ergonomics, usability engineering, human-factors design, materials.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Biomedical Engineering
Mahendra Institute of Technology
Tamil Nadu, IndiaMaster of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH05.2026
Skills
- Biomedical & Device: SolidWorks (assemblies & tolerances), biomaterials, adhesives, usability, FMEA, human-factors engineering
- Programming & Tools: MATLAB, C, microcontroller (basic), sensor integrations
- Software: Microsoft Office, documentation tools
- Professional Skills: Cross-functional collaboration, clinical communication, iterative prototyping, risk analysis
- Product information management
- Product management
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
- Creative thinking
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Detail-oriented
- Microsoft office
- Computer proficiency
- Team building
- Microsoft office proficiency
Languages
English, Tamil, Telugu
Timeline
Process & Product Analyst — Orthopedic Sleep Systems
Wakefit Sleep Innovations (Medical Ergonomics & Manufacturing)
09.2019 - 06.2022
Master of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Engineering - Biomedical Engineering
Mahendra Institute of Technology
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
- Biomedical instrumentation
- Tissue biomechanics
- Medical device systems
- Biomaterials
- Biomechanics
- Human physiology
- Design of medical devices
INTERNATIONAL BACKGROUND
- F-1 international graduate student
- Multicultural teamwork: India → United States biomedical environments
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Work Authorization: F-1 Visa (CPT Eligible)
- Relocation: Open and flexible