Resume

University of Pittsburgh B.S. Bioengineering April 2018

Cell phone: (631) 531-6851 e-mail: ezhangtang@gmail.com

Alert System for Dislodgment of Neonatal PIV catheters

Manatee Tracking Device

Developed a manatee tracking device, and reduced costs by a factor of 50 and improve data acquisition for the Pittsburgh Zoo and affiliated marine biologists.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Demonstration Device

Prototyped a portable, small-scale TMS device to stimulate the median nerve of the human hand for Dr. Helmut Karim.

Prototyping a Fourier Ptychography Imaging System

Designed and prototyped a low-cost imaging system for the Ocular Biomechanics laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh.

Endovascular Torque Device

Designed and prototyped an improved device for torque application for physicians in the department of Vascular Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC).

Music Maestro, An Ergonomic Instrumental Composition Interface

Designed a low-cost interface for intuitive real-time MIDI composition on fret-less stringed instruments.

Senior Student Partner | Fall 2017- Spring 2018

Conducted technical workshops on Microsoft technologies in Hardware and IoT for 20-30 students on a monthly basis.
Mentored two MSPs in the program and provided guidance and feedback on running workshops and developing a campus tech community.

Microsoft Student Partner | Fall 2016 - Spring 2017

Conducted technical workshops on Microsoft technologies in Hardware and IoT for 20-30 students on a monthly basis.
Developed workshop content in Hardware and IoT based on the Azure IoT starter kit for Adafruit Feather M0.

Microsoft Student Partner Program

(2016-2018)

Teaching Assistant | Fall 2015 - Spring 2018

Assisted in testing and development of new exercises, grading, and facilitated lessons in prototyping and electronics.
Supervised capstone teams of 6-8 students and provided technical support and guidance in applying principles of innovation and design thinking to a real world problem.

Art of Making

Teaching Assistant

(2015-2018)

Workshop Coordinator | Spring 2016 - Spring 2018

Organized and conducted bi-weekly workshops on topics including CAD modeling and design, 3D printing, electronics, and more.
Led content development of new workshop content in web dev, machine learning, sensors and security.
Served as liaison for other students, organizations and professional societies to centralize technical workshops within the engineering school.

Design Thinking Initiative: Technical Lead | Spring 2017 - Spring 2018

Worked with University Innovation Fellows and student leaders to promote design thinking principles across disciplines at Pitt including business, nursing and engineering.

Design Hub

Workshop Coordinator

(2015-2018)

Fall 2017 - Spring 2018

Summer 2017

Fall 2016 - Spring 2017

Spring 2015