JENNIFER VO

 

1106 Barkley Street, Waycross GA. 31503 | (912) 278-7525 | jennifervo@gatech.edu | US Citizen

 

Education 

 

Georgia Institute of Technology | B.S. Biomedical Engineering                                                  December 2018

 

· Minor: Industrial Design          · Study abroad experience: Georgia Tech Lorraine                                       

                                                      · Grand Challenges Living and Learning Program

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Awards

· Wingfield- Semmes Memorial Scholarship Award- for dedicated leadership and strong character

· Dean’s List Achievements (3.0 or higher)

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Experience

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Innovation Think Tank Fellow | Siemens Healthineers, LLC                  Erlangen, Germany | May- Aug 2018

· Consulted in Siemens Imaging and Diagnostic department at interdisciplinary innovation think tank

· Built a laboratory diagnostics quality management MVP to be integrated into Siemens Atellica® Systems 

· Conducted user experience and functionality studies in order to renovate modules for radiology technician training

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New Product Development Co-Op | Halyard Health Inc.                        Alpharetta, Georgia | Jan- May 2017

· Intern in product development of new phase change material in ASTM level 3 surgical masks

· Designed a fit testing experiment to assess the current Halyard brand N95 respirators for redesign

· Designed and prototyped iterations for consideration of a more compliant surgeons cap following ACS recommendations

· Facilitated a market research study of Atlanta-area healthcare professionals to assess performance of new product idea

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Legal Assistant | Sessions Law Firm, LLC                                                                                        May 2017-Present

· Conduct research on laws, legal articles, and regulations to assist in legal trials

· Streamlined client intake by automating case admission process for defense attorney in criminal law cases

 

Leadership

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Assistech | President, Founder                                                                       Atlanta, Georgia | May 2017- Present

· Chartered a new organization that focuses on evidence-based thinking and design

· Created novel technologies to build and deliver assistive therapy devices to children with disabilities and special needs

· Partnered with inclusive classrooms, clinics, and Lekotek to provide and maintain adaptive technologies

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Sting Hunger Now | Vice President of Logistics                                    Atlanta, Georgia | Aug 2016- May 2017

· Directed operations for meal packaging event to prepare over 300,000 meals for developing countries

· Managed 2,518 volunteers in 5-day event to achieve packaging goal

· Coordinated venue, supply chain, and personnel in area fundraisers to raise over $39,000

 

 

Research

 

Teaching Assistant| Biomedical Engineering               Grady Hospital-Marcus Trauma| Dec 2016- Present

· Teach interdisciplinary course that guides students on how to make clinical observations for design changes

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Design and Human-Factors Researcher| FONAR MRI Corp           R.E.A.R Laboratory | Dec 2017- May 2018

· Improved current patient positioning equipment by designing an MRI-compatible staging device

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Seim Research Assistant | College of Computing                                 Atlanta, Georgia | May 2017-Dec 2017

· Studied wearable technology for stroke patient rehabilitation as research assistant

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Skills

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Languages:  English (native), Vietnamese (fluent), Spanish (basic)

 

Technical Skills: Sales and marketing, Rapid prototyping, SolidWorks, Ultrasonic seaming/welding, Evidence-based design, Technical writing, Technical drawing, MATLAB

 

Affiliations: Georgia Tech Student Ambassadors, Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, FASET Orientation Leader, Wreck Camp Counselor, New Student and Sophomore Programs