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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Leadership & Awards
Interests
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Rhea Upase

Southampton

Summary

Organized and dependable biomedical engineering student with foundational knowledge in research and design of biomedical control system, programming of microcontroller and microprocessor with C, MATLAB, and System Verilog for sensors and actuators. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.

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Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

Trivitron Healthcare, Mumbai
08.2022 - 08.2022
  • Trivitron healthcare is a medical technology company providing affordable healthcare solutions
  • Rotation between different sections helped me understand of how research and development departments funnel into manufacturing of products

Observer

Manipal Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2022
  • This exceptional observer-ship in the biomedical engineering department was eye-opening as it gave me first-hand insights into the everyday functioning of equipment evaluation used for onsite operations and testing
  • I was able to watch actual surgeries and the use of advanced technology in solving real biological human problems

Intern (paid)

Light of Sakina
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Intern at a startup company of not for profit luxury perfume brand situated in Dubai that creates handcrafted candles and proceeding go towards welfare for women
  • Assisted in different divisions of the company, including designing candles, photography for social media, social media web hosting, HR & finance
  • Marketing for the company at exhibitions

Intern

Makers Builders
03.2017 - 06.2020
  • Company Overview: A start-up company with a mission to have a long-term influence on developing children's skills and confidence in creating solutions using coding and robotics
  • Coaching children in robotics, coding, and mobile app creation
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions
  • Assisted in building 3D printing workshops and summer camps offered to children's

Education

Master of Engineering - Biomedical engineering

University of Southampton
Southampton
07-2027

A Level - Economics, Physics, Mathematics

Jumeirah College
08-2023

AS-Level - Economics, Physics, Mathematics

Jumeirah College
08-2022

GCSE - Mathematics, Psychology, Combined Sciences, Physical Education, Economics, Business Studies, English Literature, English Language

Jumeirah College
08-2021

Skills

  • C, MATLAB, and System Verilog programming
  • Independent Research on bioengineering topics
  • Microcontroller and microprocessors
  • Positive attitude

  • MS office
  • Public speaking
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Sports- Running, Netball

Accomplishments

  • Independent Research:Concerned about female athletes taking longer to recover than males, prompted me to research the "Psychological differences between males and females affected by anterior cruciate ligament injury". My findings proved invaluable, and my paper is published in the international journal of research and analytical reviews
  • Presented a lecture, highlighting the link between cancer and physics
  • Public speaking on topics related to women in STEM
  • Participation in Belgium's junior ORSI program, where I built upon my foundational knowledge of new medical imaging techniques for cancer and virtual reality in healthcare

Leadership & Awards

  • Principal’s Letter of Commendation (Year 12)
  • Sports Captain for Jumeirah College (2022-2023)
  • Deputy House Captain (Year 12)
  • Mentor for Students (Year 11)
  • Highest GCSE achiever in Business Studies and Physical Education in the cohort (Year 11)
  • High Achievement Learning Award in GCSEs
  • Student Leadership Award Winner - For the first time, Jumeirah College students were eligible to apply for the SSAT, a worldwide recognized credential. The SSAT accreditors, teachers, and peers all praised the portfolio of evidence I prepared for the award

Interests

  • Completed the Chichester Marathon (UK)2024
  • Completed the Southampton half marathon 2024
  • Compete with the league 1, Biology society Netball team
  • Completed the RAK half marathon (UAE)
  • Completed the Dubai creek striders half marathon
  • Black Belt in Karate
  • Represented Jumeirah college at netball, in the rugby sevens tournament

Timeline

Intern

Trivitron Healthcare, Mumbai
08.2022 - 08.2022

Observer

Manipal Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2022

Intern (paid)

Light of Sakina
06.2021 - 09.2021

Intern

Makers Builders
03.2017 - 06.2020

Master of Engineering - Biomedical engineering

University of Southampton

A Level - Economics, Physics, Mathematics

Jumeirah College

AS-Level - Economics, Physics, Mathematics

Jumeirah College

GCSE - Mathematics, Psychology, Combined Sciences, Physical Education, Economics, Business Studies, English Literature, English Language

Jumeirah College
Rhea Upase