Education

• Duke University, Durham, NC

  2012-2016

  B.S. in Biomedical Engineering Specialty Area: Biomechanics and Biomaterials

  • GPA 3.3/4.0
  • Coursework included - Medical Device Design, Biostatistics, Biomaterials, Biomechanics, Blasts and Ballistics, Vehicle Safety Design, Medical Imaging, Macro & Micro Economics, Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Cellular Systems, Organic Chemistry.

• University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia

  Fall 2014

  • Took courses in Medical Device Design, Macroeconomics, Signals & Systems, and Australian Sports

• Highlands High School, Fort Thomas, KY

  2008-2012

  • GPA 3.9/4.0; Ranked 10th in class
  • ACT Composite Score: 35 out of 36
  • SAT Math Score: 800 out of 800

Work Experience

• Undergraduate Researcher (Pratt Fellow)

  2015-Present

  Sommer Lab, Duke University, Durham, NC
  Project: 3D Brain Reconstruction and Multimodal Imaging Coregistration

  • Reconstructed 3D cerebellum and relevant nuclei from a 2D brain atlas to verify that the electrode-recording coordinates matched the desired brain area
  • Modified existing Cicero software package to add 3D cerebellum visualization
  • Developed procedure still being used by lab to properly place brain recording locations onto a reconstructed 3D MRI volume

• Engineering Intern

  Summer 2014

  CyrusOne LLC, Carrollton, TX

  • Assisted Lead Engineer in construction and design of a new data center
  • Worked closely with the project’s architects and structural engineers to insure completion of the project by deadline
  • Determined and monitored the viability of the data center’s electrical and mechanical units throughout installation (safety, testing, etc.)

• Engineering Intern

  Summer 2013

  Trenwa Inc., Highland Heights, KY

  • Developed product cost component analysis and created weekly reporting format
  • Extensively used Excel to complete these projects

Leadership Experience

• Duke University Club Tennis Team, Executive

  Fall 2014

  • Organized team practice schedules and team training exercises
  • Selected starting roster for matches
  • Won Fall 2012 ACC Conference and East Coast Invitational Tournament

• Kappa Signma Fraternity, Grand Master of Ceremonies

  2013

  • Taught and encouraged ritual proficiency with other members

• High School Varsity Tennis, 2-Year Captain

  2008-2012

  • Won the Regional Singles Championship in 2011 and 2012
  • Awarded Northern Kentucky Player of the Year for three consecutive years
  • Led team to three straight regional titles

• Student Council, President

  2011-2012

  • Managed school functions, philanthropic events, and student government