University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate with a strong materials science and engineering background, proven communication skills, and an aptitude for test equipment and software. Looking to combine this background with a passion for innovation to research and develop materials and processes to fit the performance requirements of new and existing products.
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Education
B.S. Materials Science and Engineering ● University of Wisconsin-Madison, December 2011
Certificate in Technical Communication ● University of Wisconsin-Madison, May 2011
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Experience
Data Analyst ● Quincy Bioscience, 2014-2015
Madison, WI
•Used statistical principles and software to verify correlations and determine the presence of significant differences between sets of data.
•Used expertise in Excel to greatly reduce time required to perform data analysis tasks, often by over 50%.
Biomaterials R&D Associate ● Biomet, Inc., 2012
Warsaw, IN
•Engineered materials and processes for the design and manufacture of orthopedic reconstructive products
•Used an understanding of the relationship between structure and properties to formulate materials to fit new product requirements
•Work consisted of researching literature, designing experiments, mechanical and biocompatibility testing in accordance with FDA standards, analyzing test results, and communicating results verbally and in technical reports
•Discovered a problem with a the manufacturing process of a new material and helped develop a patentable method to solve it
•Generally worked independently and managed multiple projects concurrently
Alloy Development Intern ● Naval Surface Warfare Center-Carderock Division, 2011
Bethesda, MD
•Investigated the mechanical properties of molybdenum-rhenium alloys for use in naval and aerospace applications
•Work included literature research, fracture toughness and fatigue testing in alignment with ASTM standards, study of fracture surfaces, and analysis of test results
•Results of research used in Room Temperature Fracture Toughness of Mo-41%Re and Mo-47.5%Re Alloys, 2012 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
Materials Science Laboratory Assistant ● UW-Madison, 2009 – 2011
Madison, WI
•Provided lab support for PhD students and post-doctoral researchers in a materials r...
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