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Education
Skills
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Software And Coding Proficiencies
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Matt Guggemos

Eden Prairie

Summary

To seek and maintain a full-time R&D engineer or related position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Design Project

Boston Scientific
09.2023 - Current
  • Designed an embolic particle test method for a cardiac occlusion device (Class II medical device)
  • Developed a bench test setup to measure filtration quality of polyester filter and conducted quantitative testing
  • Constructed model designs and assemblies on SolidWorks and rapid prototyped 3D printed parts for design testing and verification
  • Performer Normality testing on Minitab and summarized data results from the sample tests
  • Built Gantt Chart to effectively organize necessary project tasks and due dates for the project timeline
  • Performed risk analysis by identifying and assessing projected risks in a FMEA chart

R&D Engineer Intern

Nextern
05.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented a quantitative test method for an IVL (Intravascular Lithotripsy) catheter (Class II medical device) used for severely calcified plaques in coronary and peripheral vessels
  • Designed and fabricated IVL catheter shaft prototypes of different gauges using reflow bonding to test and meet performance and safety requirements
  • Documented the prototypes, performed the testing, analyzed the results, and summarized in a report to ensure the prototypes were effective
  • Created numerous custom 3D parts to expedite necessary testing and development procedures on various test methods for coronary and peripheral IVL catheters
  • Completed a variety of engineering tasks for the R&D team to aid in the execution of key projects
  • Directly reported to Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and maintained a direct relationship ensuring seamless communication and collaboration on key projects

Division 1 Student Athlete

University Of St. Thomas
08.2022 - Current
  • Division 1 Football athlete with strong sense of discipline and excellent time management skills, managing practice, games, and class work
  • Driven and goal-oriented student player achieving success in classroom and field
  • Practice and trained extensively (30 hours per week) to perform at top-level
  • Active listener and accepted feedback from coaches to improve skills
  • Demonstrated commitment and responsibility towards fellow players and coaches through genuine respect and dedication to sport
  • Developed and maintained key relationships with fellow athletes, coaching staff and school administrators and professors

Division 1 Student Athlete

University Of Minnesota
06.2019 - 07.2022
  • Division 1 Athlete committed to 35 hours per week of training in-season and 20 hours per week off-season to perform at the highest potential
  • Demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, effectively motivating, and encouraging peers
  • Maintained professionalism when attending charity, sports events, and media events as team representative

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Physics & Mechanical Engineering

University of St. Thomas
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Physics & Astrophysics

University of Minnesota
07.2022

Skills

  • Values Strong Teamwork
  • Detail Oriented
  • Superb Time Management
  • Curious Learner
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Strong Work Ethic & Ambition
  • Active Listener
  • Open-Minded
  • Problem Solving/Analytical Thinking
  • Creative & Innovative
  • Disciplined
  • Competitive

Accomplishments

  • Member of the University of St. Thomas NCAA Division 1 football team. Led team to a Conference Championship in 2022 and undefeated conference record.
  • Achieved Pioneer Football League Academic All-Conference Honor Roll.
  • Played for the University of Minnesota NCAA Division 1 Football team from 2019 through 2021. Dedicated member of the team for 3 years, while pursuing a double degree in Physics and Astrophysics.
  • Achieved Academic All-Big 10 Conference Award in 2020 and 2021.

Software And Coding Proficiencies

  • SOLIDWORKS: Designed, 3D printed, and fabricated custom components for research and development projects and testing. Proficiency in creating precise 3D models and detailed engineering drawings, ensuring accuracy to design specifications for prototypes and testing samples.
  • MATLAB: Created extensive lab reports that required raw data analysis, statistical analysis and informative data plots.
  • LaTeX: Used to write and format comprehensive and detailed scientific papers, homework assignments and study guides.
  • C: Used to design, write, document, and debug programs to solve a variety of problems; wrote programs to analyze data and algorithms.
  • Microsoft Word/Excel: Proficient in writing comprehensive technical reports to summarize testing and data analysis findings, and constructing charts to effectively depict data trends and summarize results.

Coursework

  • Calculus I, II, II
  • Physics I, II, II
  • Linear Algebra & Differential Equations
  • Quantum Physics
  • Manufacturing Processes and Statistical Control
  • Modern Physics Laboratory - Data Analysis Techniques & Experiments
  • Thermodynamics
  • Static Mechanics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Circuit Analysis
  • Intro-Program and Problem Solving Engineering - Graphics and Design
  • Sustainability of Food Systems
  • Sustainability of Global Water Resources
  • Software and Coding Proficiencies

Timeline

Senior Design Project

Boston Scientific
09.2023 - Current

R&D Engineer Intern

Nextern
05.2023 - Current

Division 1 Student Athlete

University Of St. Thomas
08.2022 - Current

Division 1 Student Athlete

University Of Minnesota
06.2019 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Physics & Mechanical Engineering

University of St. Thomas

Bachelor of Arts - Physics & Astrophysics

University of Minnesota
Matt Guggemos