Tyler Maxfield

Objective
Obtain an exciting and interesting job working on neuro-prosthetics or consulting.

Education
University of Washington Honors student. BS Bioengineering, expected June 2014. 3.54 GPA. Concentration: cells, tissue and systems Relevant coursework: Biomedical Signals and Sensors, Scientific Computing, Systems and Control, Physiology, Biomechanics, Heat and Momentum Transfer, Synthetic Biology, Biology, Statistics

Skills Summary
Proficient in: MATLAB. LaTex. LabView. Microsoft Office. Familiar with: Jarnac. COMSOL Multiphysics. ImageJ. Comprehension of Scientific Articles. Circuit debugging. Fast learning. Goal Orientated. Group Coordination. Problem Solving. Planning and execution. Teambuilding. Respectful and logical leadership style. Excellent technical communication in written form.

Experience
Researcher, Eberhard Fetz Research Group Apr 2013 Present

Designing a longer lasting spinal electrode array for use with current brain-computer interface research in non-human primates. The existing design degrades rapidly for unknown reasons. Researcher, University of Washington iGEM team Jan 2012 Jul 2012

Performed laboratory work related to genetic engineering. PCR, plating, gel extraction, miniprep, E. Coli transformation.

Technical Experience
Designed and fabricated a self-contained pulse oximeter and coded a LabView interface to display real time information. Developed an introductory series of online video lectures that teach people about modern synthetic biology. Developed logical rate laws and fully characterized a negative feed forward system. No outside research can be found regarding this type of system. Created a PID controller to monitor and adjust temperature based on user input to a LabView interface.

Leadership
Captain, UW Climbing Team Sep 2013 Present

Recruit new members, teach technique, and coordinate practices, manage finances. Vice President, BMES Jun 2013 Present

Manage and provide knowledgeable support to the various chairmen of BMES. Fundraising Chair, BMES Jun 2012 Jun 2013

Organize events and sales that generate revenue for the Biomedical Engineering Society. Assistant Director of Involvement, McCarty Hall Sep 2011 Jun 2012

Responsible for the recruitment and retention of hall council members. Organization of volunteers. Resource for committee chairs.