Skills

Research Skills

  • Experimental Design:

    • Developing preclinical contusion protocols using surrogate spinal cords for improved reliability and consistency

  • Computational Modelling:

    • Developing validated models of spinal cord injury, contributing to understanding differences in injury mechanisms

  • User-Centred Design:

    • Conducting user research to ensure system revisions were designed with non-engineer researchers in mind

  • Control System Retrofit

    • Embedding automation capabilities within the existing control system and developing an intuitive user interface to address perceived user barriers

  • Technical Documentation & Training:

    • Developing detailed Standard Operating Procedures for consistent testing with an accompanying user manual

  • Digital Twin & Computer Vision Applications:

    • In my undergraduate capstone, I developed and integrated a digital twin with computer vision-aided controls to an automation retrofit to improve operational flow and user safety

Technical Skills

  • Programming Languages:

    • MATLAB, Python, Embedded C

  • Software Tools:

    • Abaqus, SolidWorks, LabView, Materialise Mimics, Cura

  • Robotics Development:

    • Mechanics and Controls, Automation Retrofit, Computer Vision

Soft Skills

  • Communication

    • Technical Writing, Public Speaking

  • Leadership & Project Management

    • Contributing to the organization of a public health workshop series

  • Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration

    • Collaborating closely with non-engineer neurotrauma researchers

Language Skills

  • English (Native)

  • Ilocano (B2 Level)

  • Tagalog (B2 Level)

  • French (B1 Level)