My Projects

Thesis Project:

3D-Printed Point-of-Care PEKK Vertebral Implant Development

Designing and fabricating patient-specific vertebral implants using Poly Ether Ketone Ketone (PEKK) thermoplastic polymer for spinal fusion surgery.

  • D2P
  • 3D Slicer
  • Fusion 360
  • 3D Printing
Master's Project

Drexel Senior Design Project

Collaborative Robot Implementation into the Manufacturing and Machining Industry

Saved company $100,000 in labor costs and improved employee safety by designing and prototyping end effectors to attach to automated collaborative robot

  • 3D Printing
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • SOLIDWORKS
  • ANSYS Workbench
Project 1
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Reflectivity Project

Led internal research project to quantify optical paint samples, optimizing testing procedures that increased measurement accuracy and reduced costs by an estimated $10,000 for OEM spectrometer products

  • 3D Printing
  • SOLIDWORKS
  • Mechanical Prototyping
  • Component Sourcing
Reflectivity Project

This Website!

Using help from youtube, online blogs, and documentation, I created this portfolio to showcase my work and projects! After finishing the portfolio, I was inspired to make a whole personal website of my own and have this portfolio as just one page.

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Javascript

Work Experience

Building Manager

Drexel University 2023 – Present
  • Provided exceptional customer service by greeting visitors, answering inquiries, and ensuring a welcoming, secure environment.
  • Contributed to consistently positive feedback from clients and staff.
  • Managed building operations and coordinated maintenance requests.
Customer Service Oral Communication Problem Solving Written Communication

Optical Engineering Internship

Horiba Instruments Inc. 2020 – 2021
  • Led internal research project to quantify optical paint samples, optimizing testing procedures that increased measurement accuracy and reduced costs by an estimated $10,000 for OEM spectrometer products
  • Collaborated with Optical and Mechanical Engineers to resolve material compatibility and alignment precision challenges through iterative testing and design adjustments, leading to successful integration into spectrometer production
  • Ensured fixture performance and economy through efficient sourcing of parts and fabrication with SOLIDWORKS, THORLABS,andMcMaster-Carr
  • Streamlined sample ordering and testing procedures, helping workflow inefficiencies and project documentation for future team use
AutoCAD SOLIDWORKS Computer Aided Design (CAD) Product Engineering 3D Printing Fixture Design

Laboratory Data Assistant

Skippack Medical Lab 2019 - 2020
  • Shadowed technicians and phlebotomists over on-site testing equipment, processes, and healthcare compliancies
  • Developed familiarity with healthcare compliance and patient data management
  • Handled and processed patient samples with a focus on accuracy and efficiency
  • Organized Blood and Culture Samples received for testing
  • Categorized patient information for reporting, accessioning, and billing
Laboratory Skills Prolis Microsoft Excel Customer Service Data Entry

Engineering Analyst

Capital Project Management Inc. 2019 - 2020
  • Evaluated major issues impacting projects including power facilities, embassies, commercial office buildings,heavy/highway projects, public works and educational facilities using the Critical Path Method
  • Compiled complex data for analysis and summarization for ease of explanation in consulting work
Project Management Primavera 6 Microsoft Excel Team Communication Presentations

Skills and Certifications

Programming Skills

Python

MATLAB

LaTeX

SQL

HTML

CSS

PHP

Engineering Tools

SOLIDWORKS

AutoCAD

Fusion 360

Cura

ANSYS

Creo Parametric

Formlabs

D2P

Slicer 3D

Get in Touch

Whether you're working on cutting-edge medical devices, leading a biomechanics research initiative, or just curious about my work, I'd love to connect. I'm actively looking for opportunities in research engineering, biomedical innovation, and product development. Let's collaborate, chat about cool ideas, or talk shop over coffee ☕.

abbasamirza44@gmail.com
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