EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD

I started at Tensentric in the summer of 2022, and this is my first position after graduating with my master’s degree. Before my role at Tensentric, I worked for 18 months as a graduate student developing technology for an implantable blood glucose fuel cell that was meant to generate power for implanted medical devices.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT WORKING AT TENSENTRIC?

In my opinion, the best part of engineering is getting to work in tight knit, highly motivated groups. I get to work on exciting projects with kind and interesting coworkers every day!

What’s the most interesting [medical/IVD/life sciences/CGT] project you’ve worked on and why?

The most exciting project I’ve worked on since joining Tensentric was a car-sized DNA synthesizer prototype. We had a great interdisciplinary team plus five mechanical engineers, so we were constantly working together to identify and solve technical challenges. The work was fast-paced and putting together the finished product was really rewarding.

What unique set of skills do you bring to Tensentric?

My educational path is a little unconventional, moving from a background in research biology to a career in mechanical engineering. I’m proud to bring a broad sciences background, an ability to learn technical information quickly, and a “can-do” attitude to any team I’m on.

I also boast a working knowledge of every episode of the original 1969 CBS series “Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!”, a remnant of a misspent youth.

If you couldn’t be an engineer, what would you be? Why?

In a world where I couldn’t work in bio-adjacent engineering, I think being an educator would be extremely rewarding. I am continuously impressed by the creativity, empathy, and resilience that I see my peers in teaching roles bring to their jobs every day.

What hobbies or non-work activities are you most passionate about?

I like messing around outside. I’m particularly a big fan of biking, rafting, skiing, and playing soccer. When I’m not outside, I’m setting off my home fire alarm trying to cook something new.

When you were in elementary school, what did you want to be when you grew up?

When I was in elementary school, I wanted to be an inventor. I haven’t seen a job description that lists that role specifically, but I would say that “design engineer” is pretty close!

Where were you born/where did you grow up?

I’m from Grand Junction, Colorado: the most beautiful city on earth. I was lucky enough to grow with world class hiking, mountain biking, and skiing right nearby. And don’t get me started about the peaches.

If you could join one rock band, which one would you join and why?

I think I’d fit in well in The Beach Boys. Simon and Garfunkel would be a fun band to join too, but I’d hate to make them change the name.