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Joana Gutierrez Coss Y Leon

Los Angeles

Summary

Passionate bioengineer committed to advancing healthcare through innovative medical device development and research. Experienced in designing technologies, optimizing systems, and performing failure analysis. Proficient in MATLAB, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and data-driven problem-solving. Currently at Medtronic, focusing on product improvement, regulatory compliance, and collaborating with teams to drive impactful change. Eager to push the boundaries of bioengineering and make a lasting impact on healthcare.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Failure Analysis R&D Tech

Medtronic
05.2024 - Current
  • Performs root cause analysis to identify potential improvements in design and manufacturing processes of insulin pumps and generates comprehensive reports to support continuous engineering product improvement
  • Investigates medical devices failures using DMMs, digital oscilloscopes, power supplies, and specialized test beds, and collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams to develop and validate test methods
  • Revised operational procedures (DOPs) to ensure regulatory compliance, accuracy, and clarity, in alignment with FDA guidelines, industry standards, and internal protocols
  • Conducted detailed root cause analysis for Continuous Glucose Monitoring sensor failures and system interruptions, utilizing data-driven approaches to identify underlying issues

Engineer Intern

Fresno Institute of Neuroscience
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Collaborated with a team of engineers to design and build a prototype aimed at reducing infection risk from airborne viruses
  • Designed components of the prototype, including sensor housing and enclosure, using AutoCAD and Solidworks to create precise and functional 2D and 3D models that supported assembly
  • Developed and programmed MATLAB and Python code to process sensor data and display results on an LCD screen, ensuring clear and readable outputs for end users

Intern Lead

CITRIS and the Banatao Institute
08.2022 - 04.2023
  • Managed 18+ interns and teams; NexTech, Outreach, Media, Web Development, and Secure Water Future
  • Provided support and coordinated meetings to communicate with Executive Director, Education Coordinator, and Secure Water Future Managing Director to advance diverse programs, events and reports
  • Coordinated and managed complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish aimed to introduce machine learning to diverse groups
  • Project managed and event managed development programs that introduced cutting edge technologies to the central valley region

Education

Masters - Bioengineering, Medical Device and Diagnostic Engineering

University of Southern California
05.2027

Bachelor of Science - Bioengineering

University of California, Merced
05.2023

Relevant Coursework

Skills

  • R Data Analysis
  • Python
  • Java
  • AutoCAD
  • SolidWorks
  • Tableau
  • MATLAB
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Design Controls
  • Sensors

Research

Cardiovascular Tissue Engineering Research Lab - PI. Kara McCloskey

Research Assistant,  Aug 2022 - May 2023

  • Designed novel microfluidic devices with AutoCAD, incorporating networks of microchannels to investigate how cell movement, specialized media, and growth factors influence the differentiation rate of stem cells into functional 3D perfusable vessels
  • Contributed to graduate theses by analyzing experimental design and data during weekly group meetings, enhancing collaborative research efforts and developing SOPs
  • Implemented innovative experimental techniques, identifying and documenting deviations for continuous improvement in research methodologies

Timeline

Failure Analysis R&D Tech

Medtronic
05.2024 - Current

Engineer Intern

Fresno Institute of Neuroscience
08.2022 - 05.2023

Intern Lead

CITRIS and the Banatao Institute
08.2022 - 04.2023

Masters - Bioengineering, Medical Device and Diagnostic Engineering

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Science - Bioengineering

University of California, Merced

Relevant Coursework

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