Personal Background

From the very start, biomedical engineering has played a pivotal role in my life. I was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) before birth, which led to me becoming one of the early recipients of a fetal valvuloplasty. Later in life, due to aortic valve damage and stenosis, I underwent an aortic valve replacement with an On-X mechanical valve.

Living with this technology firsthand has given me a unique perspective on medical devices, not just as a patient but as an aspiring engineer.

Academic Journey & Career Goals

I am currently a junior in the Biomedical Engineering department at University of South Florida, where I am actively building my expertise in electronics, biomedical instrumentation, and signal processing. My strong suits lie in:

• Circuit design & embedded systems – Applying electronics in biomedical applications.
• Digital signal processing – Filtering and analyzing physiological signals.
• Medical technology & device development – Understanding how engineering meets patient needs.