SIBY SAMUEL

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Objective
* Seeking a role responsible for driving product or process quality initiatives
throughout the organization.
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Education
* Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University,
Evanston, IL
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Work Experience
Process Engineer - Boston Scientific Corporation, Spencer, IN, (Aug 2008 to
Dec 2009)
* Conducted Root Cause Analysis on complaints for Urology and Endoscopy devices
using Fishbone diagrams and 5 Why methods.
* Led and coordinated a cross functional team in conducting an experiment to
evaluate environmental conditions during product transfer.
* Conducted a Response Surface Study on weld settings to minimize cosmetic
defects on Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) devices.
* Developed and reviewed validation reports to ensure compliance with Equipment
and Automated Systems (E&AS) requirements.
* Performed statistical analysis of OQ and PQ data for redesign of
Endoscopic devices.
* Conducted Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (Gage R&R) studies on laser
micrometers.
* Developed and validated test methods using SmartScope and Instron measurement
equipment.
* Implemented Poke Yoke system for SmartScope testing routine to prevent
incorrect measurements.
* Worked with R&D to establish critical dimensions for product.
* Trained engineers and technicians on SmartScope and laser micrometer test
method validation.
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Academic Research
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL (Sept 2007 to Jun 2008)
* Published journal article, "Dynamic Cellular Adhesion Mediated by Copolymeric
Nanofilm Substrates", in Nanotechnology.
Assessed effects of polymer coating on reducing implant bio-fouling as part of
research activity.
* Published journal article, "Dynamic Fabrication of Synaptotagmin II-
Functionalized Neuromimetic Copolymeric Nanomembranes", in Journal of the
Association for Laboratory Automation.
Assessed immune response, biocompatibility and medical feasibility polymer
coated implants, as part of research activity.
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Academic Design Projects
Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University
* Designed and constructed an accurate, durable hernia simulator to replicate a
bulged inguinal hernia.
Northwestern University
* Designed and constructed an apparatus to improve the agar media fill rate from
1 to 96 per cycle. Agar media tubes were used in research of fruit fly circadian
rhythms.
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
* Designed and fabricated a durable, cost-effective glove for stroke patients
with muscle spasticity.
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Core Competencies
* Process Validation, CAPA Investigation, Fishbone Diagrams, Product Development
Process, E&AS, Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Gage R&R, Poke Yoke
* Minitab, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Matlab, PDM (Product Data
Management)