Engineer · builder · Innovator

Hi, I'm Ivy.

Engineer, matcha lover, product builder, and problem solver.

Designing medical devices, exploring product ideas, and turning user needs into thoughtful, tested solutions.

Curious
Creative
Empathetic
Driven

A little context

About me

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I’m a bioengineer who turns real needs into thoughtful medical devices through research, prototyping, and testing. I bring curiosity, empathy, and creative problem-solving to the teams and people I work with.

01 · Selected work

Engineering

Experiments, technical projects, and the ideas behind them.

Research in practice

Research & development

Research AssistantStayton Lab · University of Washington

Drug delivery & biomaterials

Developed and iterated eight-point standard curves and four QC levels for quantitative drug-delivery assays. Optimized dilution schemes and sample volumes, analyzed assay performance, and redesigned protocols to improve data quality. Partnered with graduate researchers to troubleshoot workflows, evaluate results, and plan next-step experiments.

Biomedical Engineering InternBioSyft

Biomedical software

Troubleshot bugs in biomedical data workflows and used AI-assisted coding tools to develop and integrate software improvements. Worked with an engineering team to test fixes, document issues, and iterate on research and data-analysis features, using GitHub for version control and collaboration.

02 · Product thinking

Product / Growth

Strategy, research, and experiments designed around real people.

PMFeatured study

Learning, made engaging.

Researched streaks, stats, and gamification across 3+ core experiences, translating student pain points into features and UX recommendations.

User surveys · product research · UX

Explore my growth work
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Research

Listen. Compare. Iterate.

Designed surveys testing four product/UI variants and translated qualitative feedback into design iterations. Analyzed 10+ productivity and education platforms to identify patterns in onboarding, gamification, premium conversion, and retention.

Growth

A plan for growth.

Quickly learned marketing and growth while creating around 30 videos for Wick. Developed scripting, short-form storytelling, editing, and audience research skills alongside a 13-week back-to-school content plan.

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03 · People & teams

Leadership

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01 / Leadership20+ students · 5+ clinical stakeholdersCo-PresidentEndozene – Bioengineers without BordersLed a student team developing women’s health solutions, translating clinical feedback into design requirements and coordinating validation and prototyping.Skills developed• User needs → design requirements• Team leadership & project planning
02 / LeadershipScience communication · outreachSocial Media ManageriGEMCreated accessible synthetic-biology content for iGEM, the International Genetically Engineered Machine competition, and coordinated research, outreach, and design.Skills developed• Making technical ideas accessible• Content planning & team coordination
03 / Leadership5+ events annually · 95% on-time completionProduct ManagerPup SupportCoordinated events across four departmental teams, organized timelines and status reports, and delegated responsibilities to 10+ team members.Skills developed• Event operations & delegation• Clear communication & follow-through
04 / LeadershipAutumn 2026 · Weekly project feedbackTeaching AssistantBIOEN 440 · BiomechanicsSupport biomechanics students through weekly class meetings, providing feedback on their final projects as they develop and refine their engineering work.Skills developed• Technical feedback & mentorship• Explaining biomechanics clearly

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04 · Toolkit

Education & skills

Education

Bachelor of Science, Bioengineering

Overall GPA: 3.67 · Dean’s List

Relevant coursework

Biomechanics, Differential Equations, Fluid Mechanics, Statics, Physics, Signals and Sensors, and Statistics.

Design & simulation

  • CAD
  • Fusion 360
  • COMSOL
  • KiCad
  • Design iteration
  • Mechanical prototyping

Code & analysis

  • Python
  • MATLAB
  • LabVIEW
  • Excel
  • GitHub
  • AI-assisted development

Research & collaboration

  • User interviews
  • Survey design
  • Competitive analysis
  • Performance evaluation
  • Cross-functional communication
  • Project planning