anne alcasid
Staff Engineer - Research & Development, Advanced Technology at Edwards Lifesciences
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Edwards Lifesciences
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Staff Engineer | July 2021 - Present
Senior Engineer | October 2018 - July 2021 (2 years, 10 months)
• Design and prototype designs for novel cardiovascular devices and associated test methods
• Test design concepts on bench, in cadaver models, and in-vivo (porcine and ovine models)
• Collaborate with component vendors to build prototypes
• Manage system builds for acute and chronic animal studies
• Meet with physicians to obtain feedback on designs and procedures
• Mentor and guide junior engineers through 6-month co-ops/internships
Irvine, CA
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Staff Engineer - Research & Development, Advanced Technology
Edwards Lifesciences
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Senior Engineer | June 2018 - October 2018 (4 months)
Engineer II | January 2017 - June 2018 (1 year, 6 months)
• Collaborated with component vendors to build initial prototypes and clinical inventory
• Drafted drawings of system components, subassemblies, and package assemblies
• Managed design control documentation
• Developed clinical preparation procedures for systems
• Developed and performed design verification testing (e.g. Simulated Use, Deflection, Tensile)
• Performed design validation testing (e.g. Acute In-Vivo Performance)
• Drafted responses to questions from notified bodies (e.g. FDA)
Irvine, CA
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Senior Engineer - Research & Development, Transcatheter Mitral & Tricuspid Therapies
Edwards Lifesciences
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Engineer II | March 2016 - December 2016 (10 months)
Engineer I | January 2015 - February 2016 (1 year, 2 months)
• Developed and documented new workflow for valve treatment process
• Modified design of valve treatment fixtures for 5 different product lines
• Performed Installation Qualifications, Operational Qualifications, and Microbiological Process Qualification for valve treatment line
• Aligned cross functions from two business units and two manufacturing sites to implement new microbiological sampling at valve subassembly and top levels
• Managed fishbone diagram and studies for CAPA investigation
Irvine, CA
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Engineer II - Advanced Manufacturing, Heart Valve Therapy
Carnegie Mellon University
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Graduate Teaching Assistant | August 2014 - December 2014 (5 months)
• 42-447 Rehabilitation Engineering
• Advised approx. 20 students on analyses, prototypes and presentations
• Assisted instructor w/ course logistics (e.g. grading and material distribution)

Undergraduate Teaching Fellow | January 2014 - May 2014 (5 months)
• 24-441 Engineering Design II: Conceptualization and Realization
• Advised approx. 50 students on technical analyses, prototypes and presentations
• Assisted instructor w/ improvements on the course

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant | January 2013 - December 2013 (1 year)
• 24-101 Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering
• Instructed approx. 30 students per class section during laboratory exercises or recitation
• Corrected and assigned grades for completed assignments for class of approx. 100 students
Pittsburgh, PA
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
GE Healthcare
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Mechanical Engineer | IB Patient Handling - MR | June 2014 - August 2014 (3 months)
• Programmed MATLAB scripts to process MRI logs to diagnose patient table malfunctions and analyze tolerance stack-up for table docking sensor
• Redesigned patient straps and armboards for MRI patient table

Mechanical Engineering Intern | CT Detectors | May 2013 - August 2013 (4 months)
• Designed heat sinks for Detector Thermal Management circuit board
• Modeled and prototyped shielding clamp for Detector Thermal Subsystem pump cable
• Processed steady state data for thermal 510K testing of new CT system
• Wrote Excel macros to automate Bolted Joint Analysis and Optical Gage Measurement tools

Equipment & Process Validation Engineer | X-Ray Targets | May 2012 - August 2012 (4 months)
• Performed gage repeatability and reproducibility studies to validate new final inspection equipment for Spiral Groove Bearing (SGB) project
• Wrote quality manufacturing instructions and measurement system qualification for new final inspection equipment for SGB project
• Integrated QC Calc SPC software into new final inspection equipment for SGB project
• Created and updated fixture drawings for use in x-ray target production
Warrensville Heights, Ohio and Waukesha, WI
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Edison Early Identification Program Engineer
Northrop Grumman Corporation
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• Tested and laboratory-cleaned laser cooling systems
• Wrote testing procedure for Indoor Test Range
• Supported design of test bench for new product
• Co-headed design for intern design-to-cost project for a cheaper hand-held rangefinder unit
Apopka, FL
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Reliability/Systems Test Engineering Intern
Master of Science
• Clinical Practicum Project: “Apical Torsion Device for Circulatory Support”
Biomedical Engineering
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Carnegie Mellon University
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Bachelor of Science with University Honors
• Mechanical Engineering Honors Research: "Experiments in Robotic Ankle Assistance"
• Dean's List: Fall '13 & Spring '14
Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
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Carnegie Mellon University
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ASIA is an Asian-heritage employee resource group that is committed to growing and developing leaders in the Asian community, addressing the needs and concerns of Asian employees, and promoting Asian heritage by sharing cultures and languages with Edwards employees.
Asian Society of Inclusion and Awareness (ASIA)
Board Member, Communications Head (May 2018 - Jan 2022); General Member
Torsional Ventricular-Assist Device: Design Considerations and Prototype Development
Journal of Medical Devices, Volume 10, Issue 2
E3 Awards recognize demonstrated ability and contributions towards examining opportunities that improve outcomes or efficiencies, exploring iterations and testing to identify optimal solutions, and executing at the highest level to bring innovations to patients
Edwards Lifesciences
E3 Product Development Award - FORMA First-in-Human Family
Education
Achievement Institute of Scientific Studies (AISS)
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Mentor | December 2018 - June 2019 (6 months)
• Guided an AISS student with regards to college applications, professional dress and behavior, etc.

Volunteer Speaker and Newsletter Author | July 2017 - December 2018 (1 year, 6 months)
• Taught a workshop for 30 high school students on professional resume writing
• Published a monthly newsletter sent to approx. 700 supporters
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Mentor
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
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Mentored a team of 3 undergraduate mechanical engineering students during a project to design a manufacturing fixture for any type of Edwards bioprosthetic valve
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MEDITEC Industry Mentor, Edwards Lifesciences
Edwards Lifesciences
Six Sigma Black Belt
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        Anne worked for me the summer of 2012 as part of the GE Healthcare early identification program for engineering students. She was a raising junior at that time and displayed engineering acumen beyond her education and experience.  She completed her assigned work independently, and with a quality beyond what most early career engineers are capable of.   Her project execution skills, communication skills, personality and work ethic make her a pleasure to work with. Anne manages her time well and is capable of working either in a group or individually under challenging deadlines. Anne is one of the most exceptional young engineers I've worked with in my 15 year career.
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Ventricular Assist and Mechanically Assisted Circulation
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Carnegie Mellon University Biomedical Engineering
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Carnegie Mellon University Biomedical Engineering Alumni
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Carnegie Mellon University
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Cardiovascular Medical Devices Group
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Biomedical Engineering Society Network
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Bishop Moore High School Alumni
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