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Undergraduate Researcher at Puerto Rico Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (PR-LSAMP)

August 2022 - Present

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PR-LSAMP is one of the six “Grand AMPs”. It was created in 1991 as a collaborative venture of the main higher education institutions in Puerto Rico to increase the quantity and quality of minority college students who successfully complete a bachelor degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM), and continue on to complete a graduate degree in a STEM-related field. The alliance is composed of ten major institutions of higher education that are well known for their strong commitment to academic excellence and for providing a learning environment conducive to retaining and graduating a significant number of undergraduate students in STEM careers.

PR-LSAMP has been the main generator of institutional change among all members of the alliance in creating a genuine culture of undergraduate research and mentoring, therefore improving undergraduate STEM education.

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Speaker at Professional & Academic Services by Lemuel Rios

February 2020 - Present

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Exposing organizations & individuals to profesional & academic opportunities, LinkedIn and other personal development tools through workshops.

Past collaborations:
UPRM:
ACAEA- Association for the Conservation and Appreciation of Exotic Animals, Student Association of Industrial Biotechnology (AEBI), AEC, Alpha Pi Mu, Colegio de Quimicos de Puerto Rico, EMB, ENACTUS RUM INC, E-Week (CEFI), HFES, IISE-UPRM Student Chapter 891, MEDLIFE, NSCS, NSLS, Phi Lambda Upsilon, Students for the Exploration and Development of Space-University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez (SEDS-UPRM), SMPR

UPRH:
ACS, AEBG, AMIE, Capitulo Estudiantil de Microbiología, MEDLIFE, PRPDA

Inter SG:
Asociación de Estudiantes del Programa de Honor

UAA:
Club de Premédica UAA

NASA PAXC:
Fall 2020 Intern session

 

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Head of Public Relations at Consejo de Estudiantes de la Facultad de Ingeniería

August 2022 - November 2022

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Public Relations, Media Relations, Press Releases.

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AML6 Business Performance Co-Op Intern (AMGEN)

February 2022 - November 2022

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Developed learning aids & material through Smartsheet, Miro & Office 365 Applications that would simplify teaching efforts through AML6’s Error Prevention Academy, which aimed to teach staff to apply preventive practices & human performance tools such as but not limited to 5 Whys, Six Boxes and Reader-Doer in floor areas to assess error prone scenarios.

Organized & was the speaker for the Error Prevention Academy that has been provided for 27 Staff members (More than 90% of the targetted audience) in AML6’s divisions of Upstream, Downstream & Plant Quality Assurance through both day & night shifts. Resources & participation data from training sessions were uploaded in Smartsheet through user-friendly accessibility to documentation by buttons/drive & data visualizations by graphs.

Supported & oversaw applications of Human Performance tools such as 5 Whys & Six Boxes in work/floor scenarios through the execution of automation tools such as workflows to keep track of 5 Whys applications in areas/deviation numbers. Six Boxes tools were overseen through work scenarios to determine optimization efforts while being able to develop training aids in Miro.

Developed dashboards through Smartsheet for AML6’s divisions to be able to include task performance per area of work & deviations, major offender details, and learning aids related to such areas, allowing the tracking of data progress.

Developed problem-solving tools such as flowcharts & similar process algorithms to determine methods to advance maturity levels through identified elements through assessment scores. Deviations were worked on through oversee of such & data optimization by simplifying the needs of determined factors by the current year to meet objectives.

Developed weekly capsules with descriptive & image visualizations based on labeling & expiration time frame from quality oversight for Pareto data in order to assess error-prone scenarios in floor area.

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Administrative Assistant at Budget Office

September 2021 - December 2021

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Assist in answering phone calls, taking messages, and transmitting them.

Assist in the filing and distribution of official documents.

Duplication of official documents.

Assist in data recording.

Assist in the monthly inventory of the department.

Help in the reception of the department.

Assist in the creation of documents in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Web Page

Assist in carrying official correspondence between offices if necessary.

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Student Representative before the Administrative Board

July 2021 - January 2022

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Advise the rector in the exercise of his functions.

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Prepare the projects and development plans of this institutional unit, consider the budget project for this institutional unit, submitted by the rector and grant, at the rector's proposal, licenses, academic ranks, the permanence and promotions of the teaching and technical staff of this institutional unit, per the General Regulations of the University.

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Flag Football Instructor at TARZAN & JANE’S SUMMER CAAMp 

July 2021

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Provided flag football seminars to children ranging from ages 5-15.

 

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Program Mentor at “Pathways to Success: RUMbos para el Éxito” (PÓRTICO) 

May 2021 - May 2022

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“Pathways to Success: RUMbos para el Éxito” (PÓRTICO), is sponsored by the US Department of Education, Title V, Part A, Promoting Baccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans (PPOHA) Program (#P031S160247).

 

Provided support and guidance for freshmen so they could make a successful transition to college.

Mentored 9 undergraduate industrial engineering freshmen students during the 2021-2022 academic year. 

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Human Factors Chair at NAS

A SUITS (UPRM Prodigy Team)

October 2020 - June 2021

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The system consists of a spacesuit information display within augmented reality (AR) environments.

ARCHER will provide astronauts with information and tools on surface navigation, science operations, extravehicular activity system (EVA) status, vital crew data, and more.

Coordination of project health analyses & ergonomic methodologies for volunteers to assess the physical areas for experimentation.

Identification of human factor optimization efforts for Microsoft HoloLens use such as eyesight, physical placement & psychological considerations.

Qualified for finalist phase where experts from NASA tested the device at NASA’s Johnson Space Center.

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Systems Development, Data Mining, and Knowledge Discovery Fall Intern at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC)

August 2020 - December 2020

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NASA OSTEM Intern:
Information Technology & Communications Services Directorate and Technical Integration Office (IT-G) Division.

Developed VBA tool for document term search, which aims to help users search for words through single & multiple capabilities within single & multiple document files through folder & subfolder looping process. Furthermore, such allows users to do such search from an optimized command button or an alternative GUI through ListBox for visual ergonomic methodologies. The developed code is designed to have the capability to be modified accessibly to meet the needs of users that want to search words in different file formats, such as PowerPoint (.ppt) & Excel (.xlsx).

Individual & weekly meetings with a mentor for project updates/checkups:
Provided weekly presentations about work/project progress throughout determining work schedule and facilitating such work for others, leading to educational success by learning about other determined collaborations.

NASA PAXC Outreach Chair & Head of the Outreach Committee:
Intern Yearbook:
Recruited members to be part of the Social Media & Yearbook Committee.
Conducted weekly meetings with SM & YB committee to have work updates.
Created Google form for Intern Yearbook, where interns would put their full names, NASA center and a photo of themselves to be published.

Intern of the month:
Created Google form to have inputs sent for Intern of the Month with name, center, and reason for nomination.
Worked with the Director to have submissions forwarded and made sure to have granted access to manage the PAXC website on WordPress; thus, had a PAXC intern edit the website while operating it.

Newsletter:
Used template on SharePoint and sent out a biweekly newsletter shortly after each national meeting.

 

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Public Relations Specialist at BASE UPRM

September 2020 - January 2021

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Promote research, using biotechnology and engineering as a basis, to develop innovative projects in the field of space medicine through critical and scientific analysis.

 

 

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Virtual Venture in Management Participant at Harvard

June 2020 

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Participated by analyzing business case methods for business school, taking part in Q&A sessions of professionals/alumni, and was provided with admissions presentations from HBS.

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Human Factors Engineer at NASA International Space Apps Challenge

May 2020

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Participation in the Human Factors Challenge by identifying patterns between population density and COVID-19 cases to identify factors that could help predict hotspots of COVID-19 disease spread.

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NASA L'SPACE Mission Concept Academy Scholar

May 2020 - August 2020

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As Lead Admin:
Checked to make sure all admin roles are working together and Admin
systems are integrated properly.
Communicated with Lead Science and Lead Engineer in regular meetings.
Relayed Admin team developments to Deputy Project Manager.
Responsible for final checks of all Admin documents.
Worked with other management roles to develop the mission budget.

Collaborated & focused research through the Identification of chemical compounds and bio-signatures at the Midway landing site.

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Student Councilor at Engineering Student Council

​February 2020 - August 2020

 

Student councilor & delegate for the Faculty of Engineering at the Engineering Student Council during the second-semester term of 2019-2020.

Represented the best interests of the student body, bringing problems that affect students to the appropriate authorities. Furthermore, pursued to defend and strengthen the rights of students in the academic and administrative aspects, creating a climate of respect and collaboration to reach viable solutions to the problems and conflicts that arise.

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Vocal & Ergonomic Consultant at HFES

​October 2019 - October 2020

 

Conducted Ergonomic Analysis through seating considerations and human factors for the NASA RASC-AL EMPRESS Project.

Provided LinkedIn Workshop.

Provided ergonomic consultancy to engineering projects at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez.

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Federal Work-Study Student at UPRM's Swimming, Tennis, and Racquetball Complex

​September 2019 - May 2020

Cleaned and organized tennis courts.

Assisted student-athletes and participants through the facilitation of determined documentation for the use of the tennis courts through official events.

Verified that each use of the tennis courts is professional.

Assisted in official gym assistance through documentation if needed.

Collaborated in official activities organized through logistics.

Verified that the tennis court area is secured before closing hour.

Processed in Excel membership data.

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Chapter Leader at Med-life

​August 2019 - May 2020

 

Beach Cleanup in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico:
Completed 4 hours of community service (8:00 am - 12:00 pm).

Service Learning Trip at Tena, Ecuador:
Through mobile clinics provided essential health services to 504 patients, learned more about community needs, and made plans for long-term development projects in Tena, Ecuador.
Participated through triage services.
Shadowed doctors through General Medicine, Odontology, Nutrition, and Pharmacy areas.
Gave educational health presentations and workshops.
Built house for a family in need.
Visited touristic sites in Ecuador.
Completed 40 hours of shadowing.

Mobile clinics at Maricao (Carrizales & Llanada):
Conducted a health clinic with areas including pharmacy, general medicine & supply management.
Provided supplies to residents.
Assessed outreach throughout communities to attend mobile clinics.

General activities:
Attend activities & events.
Assist in chapter sales.

Achievements:
Recognized as Member of the Month (August-September).

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Management Intern at bioX

​May 2019 - January 2020

 

Prepared official promotion for info-session and recruitment event for Lilly del Caribe through graphic design.

Determined marketing strategies through logistics for the promotion of Lilly del Caribe activities through social media and official campus emails that resulted in the outreach for such to more than 56,000 people that received such promotion.

Generated Google Form for Lilly del Caribe events that achieved completion from 85 students which resulted in more than 100 students that assisted in such events. 

Developed documentation for official use for professional promotion through UPRM.

Manage 3D printing and insulin student projects.

Provide ideas and consulting to optimize processing within the organization and activities.

Organize professional activities for students.

Search for sponsors and mentors for the organization.

Gave info-session about bioX that impacted more than 100 students of UPRM.

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Industrial Engineering Student Counselor

​May 2019 - June 2021

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Assist and mentor 25-30 direct students through college freshmen year.
Provide workshops and info sessions to students.

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Team Leader in Human Integrated Design Division at NASA RASC-AL 2020 UPRM Team

​August 2019 - June 2020

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Developed reports and presentations.

Kept the team on track with due dates.

Organized team reunions.

Communicated with NASA & space industry professionals.

Managed & worked on subdivisions such as:
Physiological considerations and human space flight standards, human factors & ergonomics, Rover crew interaction (Rendezvous, display, seats, joystick), controls, human risk mitigations, and Rescue Hero Mode (Medical evacuation).

Achievements: Obtained first place in the South Pole Multipurpose Rover theme and first place overall.

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Real-Time PC Summer Camp Leader

​May 2019 - July 2020

 

May 2019 (Real Time PC Girl’s Day):
This activity aimed to motivate high school girls (9th-11th) who can take an Industrial Engineering career and promote engineering in females.
Helped through the logistics of the design challenge of developing a cast with determined/provided materials for the human ergonomics workshop.
Assisted through business and marketing divisions for student participants.
Developed SOP for provided workshops.

July 2019 (Summer Camp):
Mentored 5 high school students directly through workshops, educational activities, and events.
Collaborated through organization and decoration logistics.
Developed and provided assistance through Quality in Industrial Engineering presentation.
Assembled automation models for high school students to work on directly with help from summer camp leaders through automation seminars. 
Assisted through marketing strategies that resulted in 40 students that were chosen for such.
Recognition: Distinguished with emerging leader award in Industrial Engineering Summer Camp at the closing ceremony.

December 2019 (Real Time PC Day):
Volunteered by mentoring and assisting 27 high school students through Industrial Engineering presentations and workshops.

July 2020 (Virtual Summer Camp):
As mentor guided High-school students to build scaled automatized machines through recycled materials.
Students also received workshops, seminars & activities about the different roles of Industrial Engineering.
Presented the Human Factors & Ergonomics role.
Gave testimony through my undergraduate career development at the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez.

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Project Manager at Colegio Racing Engineering (FSAE)

​January 2019 - May 2019

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The sorted out effort, STEM, and testing coordination. 

Set up 5S technique by giving workshops and making group dynamic to legitimately apply it to our offices hence improving association and effectiveness. 

Utilized an absolute preventive support report to rearrange the learning of various assembling forms by giving nearby information and lessening personal time for research.

Worked with a requesting and preventive support framework that improved openness and time in buying new materials by 75%.

Arranged cost projection for one year of group costs by sorting every dispensing and improved recognizable proof by month, spot, cost, and amount.

Created an Excel spreadsheet with a separated rundown of nearby providers partitioning them by Supplier Name, Type of Supplier, Street address with Google Maps URL, Phone number, Contact Name, Contact Position, and so on. 

Dealt with group's hardware stock to improve work process by arranging extra spaces and making digitalized arrangements of parts by divisions, lessening time to distinguish materials by 15%.

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Federal Work-Study Program Student at UPRM's Professional Enrichment Center (CEP)

​September 2018 - May 2019

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Prepared PowerPoint presentations through given webinars for graduate students.

Developed, verified, and printed documents.

Sent documents through email and personally to faculty. 

Reviewed and edited assistance documents for official records.

Organized office area for professional use of such.

Published official dates of workshops and events given for participants through the official worksite webpage.

Assisted personally and through the phone for requested services.

Received and verified that orders were correctly sent through each product. 

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Medical Intern at Hospital de la Concepcion

June 2018​

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Collaborated with hospital doctors during their interventions with the patients through shadowing and personal assistance. 

Rotated through the various areas such as Pediatric Medicine, Operating Room - Surgery, Emergency Room, and Ancillary Services of the Hospital that include Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Hyperbaric Medicine, Physical Therapy, and Laboratory. 

Assisted surgeons directly through conducted operations. 

Gave weekly presentations about different medical areas of study to the other participants and doctors.

Obtained CPR and AED certification.