Contact Information

Address
309.645.8523
2719 Stratford Ave.
fitzgemz@mail.uc.edu
www.Michaelfitzgerald.weebly.com
Cincinnati, OH 45220
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a full-time opportunity that will allow me to grow in both a technical and leadership aspect
within the company.
EDUCATION
Expected April 2017
Bachelor of Science with University Honors, Biomedical Engineering
with Certification in Cooperative Education Excellence
GPA: 3.68/4.0
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnatus Presidential Scholar
RELEVENT SKILLS

Michael C. Fitzgerald

Technical: Introductory SolidWorks, MATLAB, 3D printing, medical device testing, VIC-3D, videography
Leadership: Public speaking, group leadership, cross-functional networking, team development

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Ethicon, a Johnson & Johnson Company
Research and Development Engineering Co-op

May August 2016

Determined 4 DOE variables that most affect tissue strain to quantitatively prove our new devices efficacy
Tested and modified 2 device prototypes to control factors and levels for the design of experiment
Prototyped an adjustable fixture to create a displacement based test to give definitive design requirements
Researched and tested 15 plus solutions for strain analysis testing unlocking ability to validate our devices
January May 2015 & August - December 2015
Devicor Medical Inc.

Research and Development Engineering Co-op

Analyzed market landscape data from 155 customers resulting in a $50,000 savings for the company
Created procedure for 20 sales representatives to gather critical data informing device requirements
Learned software package and programmed stepper motors to prove efficacy of a next generation device
Tested 2 current medicine delivery methods and prototyped 3 next generation methods
May August 2014
Freudenberg Medical: Medventure Technologies

Product Development Engineering Co-op

Brainstormed and tested various design processes delivering 3-5 devices weekly for animal lab testing
Designed, setup, and executed 3D printing builds for rapid prototyping purposes
Tested devices for tensile strength, friction, torque, and dimensional assurance
Trained associates on product development processes and prototype builds
August December 2013
Cook Medical

Regulatory Engineering Co-op

Developed and executed 10+ shelf life tests through accelerated aging, protocol writing, and device testing
Operated Instron and burst test machines to complete tensile, leak, and burst testing on catheter products
Re-registered 4 devices in Japan and China per ISO 13485, JIS, and other international standards
Filed 3 patent disclosure ideas through patent club

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
EnableUC Vice President of Patient Relations

August 2016 - Present

Use 3D printing to deliver unique clinical solutions to medical problems such as specific sized
prosthetic hands for kids and unique therapy devices for physical therapy patients.
June 2011 - Present
Hugh OBrian Youth Leadership Various volunteer positions
Volunteer to help organize and execute leadership seminars directly impacting over 4,000 students both
locally and internationally in 6 years of service thus far.
April 2015 April 2016
Student Alumni Council Vice President of External Affairs
Created relationships and events with 5 strategic campus partners to enhance the organizations ability to
connect students and alumni and create a lasting tie to the university.
April 2015 April 2016
Campus Tour Guides Vice President of Training
Trained 40 new campus tour guides on the information and skills necessary to give a great tour
experience to prospective students and their families.
April 2014 April 2015
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity New Member Educator
Created a new member process to guide 60 new members in gaining the knowledge and relationships
necessary to ensure a strong fraternal experience.

AWARDS AND HONORS

University of Cincinnati Homecoming King, Greek Life New Member Educator of the Year, National
Engineering Scholarship, PIKE Presidential Brotherhood Award, Mortar Board, Men of Metro Honorary