Steven Rojo

480-282-7684 | smrojo@asu.edu | 1846 E. Intrepid Ave, Mesa, AZ |rojosportfolio.weebly.com

Summary
Motivated biomedical engineer with additional biochemical & microbiological background, experienced in
MATLAB, data entry, collection and analysis in a research environment. I’m interested in design projects in
biochemical and biomechanical applications

Education

B.S.E., Biomedical Engineering

Minor, Biochemistry Graduation: May 2020
Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University

Technical and Language Skills

Software: MATLAN, LABView, SolidWorks, Plasma Cam, CAD, C++, LTSpice, R, MS Office
Language: English and Spanish
Hardware: MIG/SMAW welding, copper piping and circuit soldering, wood working

Professional Experience

Research Intern 06/2019-08/2019

Stemaid, Cabo, Mexico
Stemaid provides treatments for those with cancer, chronic Lyme, and other debilitating diseases while researching
the use of ESC’s for future illnesses

• Took doctor notes for the onsite doctor during in patient meetings
• Filed and analyzed lab work
• Observed onsite technicians in carrying out tests
• Patient care and communication

Laboratory Researcher 01/2018-05/2019

Mentor Lab, Tempe, AZ
Worked with Grad students to investigate & analyze several species of bacteria found in Amazonian peat soil and
North Atlantic waters
• Performed wet work on bacteria samples including proliferation, isolation, gram staining, spore testing
• Data entry and analysis of readings from the samples including pH, temperature, salinity, antibiotic
resistance
• Worked in a team to design and implement microscopic practices to create weekly reports and deliverables

Academic Projects
ASU, Bioengineering Product Design I 01/2018-05/2018
• Collaborate in a team of four to design a suitable stent for pulmonary embolism
• Research existing solutions and formulate theories in treatment process

ASU, Biomedical Product Design and Development I 08/2016-12/2016

• Participated in a team of four to investigate a method to deliver needed medication to Liberians
• Researched existing products and methods to establish benchmarks and targeted rural areas
• Presented final design report in front of peers and a panel of judges composed of professionals

ASU, Biomedical Product Design and Development II 01/2017-05/2017

• Focused on designing and developing a blood glucose meter
• Researched existing meters in the market and studied pain points of diabetes
• Finalized a comprehensive report with product and prototype of glucose meter