Resume

Research

PhD in Mechanical Engineering (in progress)

Cardiovascular Fluid Dynamics Lab at Concordia University

Development of a Cardiac Ultrasound Dataset and a Cardiologist-Approved Grading Scheme
Development of an Autonomous Robotic System for Remote Quantitative Cardiovascular Ultrasound Imaging that will provide consistent monitoring of cardiovascular health, as well as detection and staging of pathology evolution.

MSc in Physics (2018-2021)

Multimodal Functional Imaging Lab at Concordia University

Studied the hemodynamic response via functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) in simultaneous cognitive and motors tasks and using variability in brain activity and gait as an indicator of age-related cognitive decline.

Analog Astronaut Training Center, AATC (October 2020)

Krakow, Poland

Served as Research Lead during Mission Control segment of analog astronaut mission.
Human Factors research studying workload and memory under isolation conditions.

Space Health Division at Concordia University (2019-2022)

Founder, Lead (2019-2021), Tech Lead (2021-2022)

Oversaw projects related to human immune response research and the development of a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) feedback device.

Research Graduate Student (2019-2020)

Consulted and performed data acquisition for Neptec (MDA) in the continuous development of fNIRS portable brain imaging sensors for pilots (Contract with the Canadian Space Agency as of April 2019: Development of Health Technologies for Deep Space Missions) through Multimodal Functional Imaging Lab at Concordia University.

Research Student (2016)

Montreal Neurological Institute - Biomedical Engineering Department

Worked with a team of medical technology professionals and academics in the development of brain imaging software and conducted acquisitions involving MRI and fNIRS, signal processing and analysis of fNIRS data.

Pathology Department Volunteer at the Jewish General Hospital (2012-2013)

Montreal, Quebec

Reviewing SOPs and data under the pathology, histology and cytology departments.
Shadowing biopsy analysis procedures.

Specialist in Development of Component Overhaul Instructions at Pratt & Whitney

St-Hubert, Quebec

Perform validation of technical engine maintenance, repair and overhaul manuals, including specifications, engineering drawings, and schematics.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and standards.
Development of a business plan for departmental cost-savings in repair, maintenance and overhaul procedures performed on the shop floor.

System Designer at Zimmer Biomet,

Zimmer CAS, Montreal, Quebec

Applied medical device lifecycle management/design control process in development of OptiVu ROSA Mixed Reality (MxR) platform upon Microsoft's Hololens2.
Performed technical verification, validation, risk management implementation and product integration into larger surgical workflows.
Worked alongside design quality engineering and regulatory affairs teams in technical documentation and submission for 510K approvals.
Developed technology products in compliance with ISO 13485 – Quality Management Systems (Medical Devices) and FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 14971 (Risk Management, Medical Devices), and IED 62366-1 (Application of Usability Engineering to Medical Devices).

Mars Society of Canada, Board of Directors (2022-2024), Sponsorship Committee (2024-Present), Member since 2021

Infrastructure Development - Mars Explorer Mobile Education Station (MEMES)
Fundraising and Sponsorship Committee: Collaborated on a fundraising committee to establish strategic partnerships, secure donations, and successfully fund key projects, ensuring the achievement of organizational goals.
Creation of Sponsorship Package creation across MSC projects
Co-Chair of SPEX2022 Conference

SEDS Canada, CAN-ARX Assistant Project Manager (2020-2024)

Co-leading campaign development for the CAN-ARX Program in collaboration with LivingLab Charlevoix.
Organized all logistics for a group of 17 students researchers and SEDS members during CAN-ARX Campaign

4Ukraine.ca, Volunteer (2022-2023)

4Ukraine.ca is a federally registered charity that is helping displaced Ukrainians settle in Canada.
Interviewed displaced Ukrainian families help in their relocation, charity offered airfare, host-matching, host interview processes, and resume reviews upon settlement in Canada.

Professional Experience