Amanda Sargent
Los Angeles
Summary
Motivated Human Factors Engineer with extensive experience in the development of medical devices, specializing in cardiac devices and software applications. Demonstrated expertise in Human Factors design and analysis, contributing to the successful commercialization of numerous cardiac devices worldwide. Proven ability to effectively manage tight timelines and ensure on-time delivery of project deliverables. Currently leading a small team responsible for defining our Human Factors strategy, developing intuitive graphical user interfaces (GUIs), mitigating risks, and supporting regulatory submissions. Recognized for strengths in research task analysis, user-centered designs, and consistently meeting deadlines.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Human Factors Engineer
Abbott
09.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Cardiac Rhythm Management
- Experience with all aspects of human factors practice including: performing generative research, developing research test plans and protocols, conducting formative and summative usability research, and regulatory documentation
- Skilled in conducting usability evaluations, including facilitation and observation, data collection, analysis and presenting findings to stakeholders
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration
- Supported junior engineers through mentorship, offering guidance on complex problem-solving and technical skills development
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements
- Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals
- Received TUV and FDA acceptance for multiple cardiac rhythm medical devices
- Assisted in updating Human Factors Processes and documentation
- Evaluates hardware aesthetics and usability (programmer, casing, and accessories)
- Evaluate GUIs through wireframing and iterative design
- Complete work with minimal oversight from more senior personnel
- Support the examination and analysis of use errors in existing and new products
- Conducts usability research through surveys, focus groups, product validation
- Uses ‘hands on’ approach to usability studies: networking, recruiting and moderating
- Numerous excellence awards recognizing contribution to projects
- Experience designing Instructions for Use (IFU) and training materials for medical devices and conducting usability testing of them
- Support audits, inquiries, and discussions with regulatory agencies
- Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
PhD Research Associate
Drexel University
01.2011 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: Cognitive Neuroengineering & Quantitative Experimental Research (CONQUER) Collaborative
- 9 years of experience using electroencephalography (EEG), functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and electrodermal activity (EDA)
- Coordinated and executed Corporate sponsored research projects for testing product lines using EEG and EDA
- Assessed user experience of machine usability for daily use of a commercially available coffee machine using EEG and EDA
- Assessed the effectiveness of different elements of advertisement design using eye tracking and EDA
- Developed multi-modal protocols to objectively assess consumer preferences using brain and body measures in collaboration with LeBow College of Business and College of Arts and Sciences to complete thesis research
- Assessed the effects of messaging, advertisements, and usability on consumer consumption and product preferences for food products
- Lead trainer for incoming graduate students on using neurophysiological devices-fNIRS and EEG
- Represent the research team at Innovation Showcase events and trade shows
- Cognitive Neuroengineering & Quantitative Experimental Research (CONQUER) Collaborative
Education
Ph.D. - Biomedical Science
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA01.2020
B.S. - Chemistry and Biochemistry
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA05.2011
Skills
- User experience
- Moderation
- User research
- Usability
- Product development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Problem solving skills
- Technical reporting
- Root-cause analysis
- Critical thinking
- Project planning
- Data analysis
Selected Publications
- Impact of Tea and Coffee Consumption on Cognitive Performance: An fNIRS and EDA Study, Sargent, A.; et. al., 2020, Appl. Sci., 10, 2390
- Neuroergonomic assessment of hot beverage preparation and consumption: An EEG and EDA Study, Sargent, A., et al., 2020, Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 14, 175
- Brain Based Assessment of Consumer Preferences for Cognition Enhancing Hot Beverages, Sargent A. et al., 2020, Advances in Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering, Ayaz H., 953, 68-77
- Reliability of Consumer Choices for Conflicting Price Promotions, Sargent A. et al., 2020, Advances in Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering, Ayaz H., 953, 103-109
- Neural Correlates of Math Anxiety of Consumer Choices on Price Promotions, Sargent, A. et al., 2018, Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, Ayaz & Mazur, 775, 152-160
- Caffeine and Cognitive Task Performance: EEG and EDA Study, Sargent, A., et.al, 2018, Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 2nd International Neuroergonomics Conference Proceedings, 10.3389/conf.fnhum.2018.227.00118
- Neural Correlates of Math Anxiety and Ability on Consumer Decisions, Sargent, A., et al., 2018, Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 2nd International Neuroergonomics Conference Proceedings, 10.3389/conf.fnhum.2018.227.00040
- The Effects of Advertising on Cognitive Performance, Ye, H., Bhatt, S., Zhong, W., Watson, J., Sargent, A., Topoglu, Y., Ayaz, H., & Suri, R., 2020, Advances in Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering, Ayaz H., 953, 78-83
- The Effects of Incentives in a Choice-Based Conjoint Pricing Study, Ye, H., Bhatt, S., Zhong, W., Watson, J., Sargent, A., Topoglu, Y., Ayaz, H., & Suri, R., 2020, Advances in Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering, Ayaz H., 953, 84-90
- Using fNIRS and EDA to investigate the effects of messaging related to a dimensional theory of emotion, Watson, J., Sargent, A., Topoglu, Y, Ye, H., Zhong, W., Suri, R. & Ayaz, H., 2020, Advances in Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering, Ayaz H., 953, 59-67
Timeline
Senior Human Factors Engineer
Abbott
09.2021 - Current
PhD Research Associate
Drexel University
01.2011 - 12.2020
B.S. - Chemistry and Biochemistry
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Ph.D. - Biomedical Science
Drexel University
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