Shmuel Y. Forta Maker, Tinkerer, Creator, Developer, Engineer

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Books

Captain Code: Unleash Your Coding Superpower with Python

This book, geared towards children and teens, is designed to teach readers not just how to code, but how to be a coder.

Education

I graduated from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Rackham Graduate School with a Master's in Biomedical Engineering concentrating in Medical Imaging and Ultrasonics with a GPA of 4.0.

I graduated from Wayne State University located in Detroit, MI with a degree in Biomedical Engineering, concentrating on Biomedical Instrumentation with a Minor in Mathematics. Graduated Summa Cum Laude.

Skills

  • Software development leadership and multi-team coordination.
  • Coding experience in multiple languages.
  • Hardware and microprocessor engineering.
  • Extensive knowledge of industry standard lab testing equipment.
  • Familiarity with 3D modelling software.
  • Knowledge of bioinformatic methods of biological data manipulation.
  • Comprehensive training in the design process and its applications.
  • Teaching and tutoring experience.
  • Strong communication skills.

Research

Photoacoustic Imaging for Surgical Feeding Tube Insertion

Imaged combined ultrasound and photoacoustic signals using simulated organs to determine capabilities of alternating waveform laser as assistive device.

Understanding Polycrystalline Materials Growth as Enabled by Novel Computational Algorithms

Designed algorithms to track movement of grain boundaries in crystalline atomic structures and created visual representations for testing the results.

Photoacoustic Imaging as Visual Aid for Venous Ablation (IEEE Paper Published)

Applied terminal based systems to control alternating waveform lasers as ultrasound imaging transponders. Assisted in the design of dual-laser system for both imaging and ablation. (Paper published)

Relevant Coursework

Bioengineering

  • Basic Design 1-6
  • Capstone Design 1-2
  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Biosensor Lab
  • Signals & Systems
  • Bioinstrumentation
  • Quantitative Physiology
  • Computer Applications
  • Medical Imaging

Biochemistry

  • Intro to Biochemistry

Biology

  • Biological Families
  • Intro to Life
  • Biological Transport

Chemical Engineering

  • Fluid Flow & Heat Transfer

Chemistry

  • General Chemistry 1
  • Organic Chemistry 1

Computational Biology

  • Bioinformatics

Computer Science

  • C++ Programming

Electrical Engineering

  • Circuits 1-2
  • Electronics

English

  • College Composition
  • Technical Communications - Writing
  • Technical Communications - Oral

General Engineering

  • Material Science
  • Material Alteration Lab
  • Matlab for Engineers
  • Statistics for Engineers

Mathematics

  • Calculus 1-3
  • Differential Equations
  • Partial Differential Equations
  • Linear Algebra
  • Elementary Analysis

Mechanical Engineering

  • Statics
  • Mechanics

Physics

  • Physics 1-2

Employment Experience

Software Development Lead, General Motors, Warren, MI, June 2021 - Present

  • Developed cutting edge software in the automotive industry.
  • Lead team of developers by gathering requirements, designing solutions, and implementing new features.

Computer Science Teacher, YDT, Southfield, MI, Academic Year 2016-2021

  • Instructed middle school students in fundamental computing skills and basic programming.

Peer Mentor, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, Winter 2017-2018

  • Supported physics professor in assisting and guiding his class of up to 100 students. Offered scheduled office hours and discussion time mentoring.

High School Math Teacher, Mesivta, West Bloomfield, MI, Academic Year 2017-2018

  • Taught 9th- 12th grade mathematics, covering Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Trigonometry.

Database Administrator, Medtipster, Southfield, MI, Summer 2016

  • Managed and maintained SQL database for a pharmaceutical-related web business. Designed and executed SQL reports and provided general IT support.

Thank You

Looking forward to hearing from you. Contact information can be found above. References available upon request.