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==Education==
==Education==
GEMS American Academy | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 2014 – 2019
'''McMaster University'''


Webber Academy | Calgary, Canada | 2013 – 2014  
''Hamilton, Ontario, Canada''


== Leadership/Activities ==
''2019 – 2024''
'''Brain Builders Program | March 2018- April 2018'''
 
B. Eng. BME | Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS)
 
 
'''Gems American Academy'''
 
''Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates''
 
Full IB Diploma Program and American High School Diploma
 
''2014 – 2019''


Engaged and served patients with traumatic brain injury to provide an environment for effective recuperation. Avani worked towards the program's mission "to build upon the compassionate framework to share interactions of humanity that foster comfort, connection, and recovery for patients with TBI.” Avani engaged in personalized activities with the patients and formed a relationship that consists of trust. 
== Design Studio Projects and Lab  ==


'''GEMS- GMU Research Program | 2017- 2019'''
=== ''IBEHS Program, McMaster University'' ===


Avani is working with the faculty of Gulf Medical University in UAE to write a final research paper. This program covers extensive research problem-solving, assignments and projects with on campus lessons and mentorship throughout the program. 
=== '''Portfolio:''' <nowiki>https://avani-sharma.wixsite.com/1p10portfolio</nowiki> ===


'''Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | December 2017- April 2018'''


Assisted and was directly involved in the labor and delivery department and performed their duties. Avani worked directly with physicians and patients in departments of her interest for 75hr. She understood the patient to physician relationship that is established in the multiple professions of the medical field by shadowing the doctors in the department.
'''Design Project 1: Design Solutions For Improving Quality of Life'''


'''Wikidoc.org | 2017- present'''  
''October 2019 to November 2019''


Avani is an online remote contributor from Abu Dhabi. Editing content and updating the medications pages on the site. The position requires excellent English grammar and writing skills, attention to detail, and proficiency using different computer software. She works directly with the team in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Design Project One required our team to improve upon the design of an everyday product prototype that may have been a challenge to use for a patient.  


'''Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi | August 2017'''
* '''Objective'''
** The aim of Design Project One was to improve an ostomy bag that an ileostomy patient suffering from moderate Rheumatoid Arthritis was using.
** The patient was concerned about the security and ease of the locking mechanism of the ostomy bag.
* '''Role: Project Manager'''
** I was required to maintain and promote promote a work environment that is equitable in terms of team member input, opinions and contributions, serve as the team's point-of-contact with instructors, and assume a leadership role in identifying and managing team conflict.
* '''Accomplished'''
** Our team enhanced the design of the ostomy bag to satisfy our patient’s need to confirm a secure connection between the ostomy bag and skin barrier to prevent tears causing leakage and release of odour.


Interacted with patients, asked physicians about the profession, and developed a sense of compassion, as well as service. Avani was exposed to different departments and their functions: Pain/Neuro Clinic, HVI Clinic, Respiratory Clinic, Acute Case, Occupation Health, Laboratory and Infection Control, Acute Care, and Pharmacy.
----'''Design Project 2: Investigating Hip Arthroplasty and Conceptual Design'''


'''We Charity, Free the Children | 2011- 2019'''
''November 2019 to December 2019''


Leading several campaigns as the Youth Leader to combat issues such as the lack of education, health, water, opportunity, and food. Participated in the first WE Conference in Canada, and was selected as a delegate to the WE Day Concert for two years.
* '''Objective'''
** To build and design a hip implant for a total hip replacement for a Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient.  


'''TEDxYouth@GAA | September 2017- June 2018'''
* '''Role: Subject Matter Expert'''
** Act in the capacity to research and provision all information and knowledge needed and make it available to the team to support a robust process of the product design.
* '''Accomplished'''
** Our team collaboratively incorporated our creativity and ideas to develop a conceptual design by coding and Autodesk Inventor to produce a 3D-printed prototype of our hip implant.


Organized the Second TEDx Youth Event under the theme, “Start with a Yes” for GEMS American Academy, scheduled to occur in April, 2017. Avani is leading a team of over 35 members for the event in the capacity of Organizer/ Curator and licensee by TED.   
----'''Design Project 3: Design Solutions for Wearable applications in Health, Fitness, and Active Living'''


'''TEDxYouth@GAA | September 2016- June 2017'''
''January 2019 to Present''


Organized the First TEDx Youth Event under the theme, “Creative Frontiers” for GEMS American Academy. Avani led a team of 30 volunteers for the event in the capacity of Organizer/ Curator and licensee by TED.   
''“A group of entrepreneurial stakeholders in the wearable technology sector approached our team to design a proof-of-concept prototype for a new wearable device.”'' Design Project Three requires our team to design a wearable device that inputs data from a sensor and provides meaningful output to an end-user.


'''World Scholar’s Cup | 2014- 2017'''
* '''Objective'''
** Our device is required to take data input by a sensor and output it in a meaningful way that is easily understood by a user.
** We are required to prototype our device, demonstrating how it will function and how it will be worn.
** Our team must determine how the sensor will function, how inputted data will be interpreted using physical computing tools, build a 3D-printed support frame that securely houses all physical computing elements, and finally demonstrate functionality and correctness.
* '''Role: Project Administrator'''
** Responsible for development and  coordination of deliverable schedule ensuring that design development and related submission of assignments remains on track as per the timeline by the assigned resources.
* '''Technology To Be Used'''
** Our team is provided with the following:​ a Raspberry Pi (with protective housing), a breakout board, and breadboard, a suite of sensors, and output devices to choose from, and Solid Model Files (*.IPT) of the given component.


Head of junior varsity and varsity team since 2014. Recipient of Honour Medal- School Top Scholars in Regionals for the past three years. Shortlisted as top five scholars selected to participate in Global Round.
----'''Design Lab: Prosthetic Hand'''


'''Key Club | 2017'''
''September 2019 to Present''


Participated in several charity drives and awareness campaigns for the betterment of the school and general community. Contributed to the charity drive in collaboration with Operation Smile for donations towards helping children born cleft lips receive a new smile.
* To acquire, practice and perfect 3D modeling, CAD and 3D printing skills as well as materials selection, H/W interface design, S/W Coding in the process of developing a product with real life applications and usability.
* My assigned product for this lab is a “prosthetic hand” with all the tactile and maneuverability capabilities to mimic the versatility of human hand to the extent possible.


'''India in A Day | 2017'''
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Co-directed a crowd-sourced film directed by Richie Mehta and produced by Ridley Scott, Anurag Kashyap, and so on.
== Leadership/Activities ==


'''Google Code-in | December 2016, December 2017'''


Participated and worked with multiple open source software organization with tasks ranging from coding, documentation, outreach/ research, and user interface design. Received a digital certificate and prize. 
== Leadership/Activities ==
<br />


== Skills and Interests ==
== Skills and Interests ==

Revision as of 17:00, 26 January 2020

Avani Sharma

Email: avani.smnotra@gmail.com

TED Profile

Instagram

Biography

File:Avani Sharma.jpg

Avani Sharma is a student at McMaster University studying Biomedical Engineering. Prior to moving to the UAE, she lived in Canada for 8 years. She is intrigued by the exploration of the field of sciences. She plans to pursue a career in the medical field especially as applied to the neurological domain of medical knowledge.

Core Competencies

Avani's work ethics are commitment, hard work, and passion for knowledge. She has great interest in leadership and contributing to her community by developing her organization and management skills. She is always prepared to go the extra mile for precision and accuracy in her work and is determine to grow and succeed in the career of her choice. A global citizen, she has traveled extensively across India, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates. She wants to make a difference in the world by making a positive contribution to the betterment of society and lesser privileged communities.

Education

McMaster University

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

2019 – 2024

B. Eng. BME | Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS)


Gems American Academy

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Full IB Diploma Program and American High School Diploma

2014 – 2019

Design Studio Projects and Lab

IBEHS Program, McMaster University

Portfolio: https://avani-sharma.wixsite.com/1p10portfolio

Design Project 1: Design Solutions For Improving Quality of Life

October 2019 to November 2019

Design Project One required our team to improve upon the design of an everyday product prototype that may have been a challenge to use for a patient.

  • Objective
    • The aim of Design Project One was to improve an ostomy bag that an ileostomy patient suffering from moderate Rheumatoid Arthritis was using.
    • The patient was concerned about the security and ease of the locking mechanism of the ostomy bag.
  • Role: Project Manager
    • I was required to maintain and promote promote a work environment that is equitable in terms of team member input, opinions and contributions, serve as the team's point-of-contact with instructors, and assume a leadership role in identifying and managing team conflict.
  • Accomplished
    • Our team enhanced the design of the ostomy bag to satisfy our patient’s need to confirm a secure connection between the ostomy bag and skin barrier to prevent tears causing leakage and release of odour.

Design Project 2: Investigating Hip Arthroplasty and Conceptual Design

November 2019 to December 2019

  • Objective
    • To build and design a hip implant for a total hip replacement for a Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient.
  • Role: Subject Matter Expert
    • Act in the capacity to research and provision all information and knowledge needed and make it available to the team to support a robust process of the product design.
  • Accomplished
    • Our team collaboratively incorporated our creativity and ideas to develop a conceptual design by coding and Autodesk Inventor to produce a 3D-printed prototype of our hip implant.

Design Project 3: Design Solutions for Wearable applications in Health, Fitness, and Active Living

January 2019 to Present

“A group of entrepreneurial stakeholders in the wearable technology sector approached our team to design a proof-of-concept prototype for a new wearable device.” Design Project Three requires our team to design a wearable device that inputs data from a sensor and provides meaningful output to an end-user.

  • Objective
    • Our device is required to take data input by a sensor and output it in a meaningful way that is easily understood by a user.
    • We are required to prototype our device, demonstrating how it will function and how it will be worn.
    • Our team must determine how the sensor will function, how inputted data will be interpreted using physical computing tools, build a 3D-printed support frame that securely houses all physical computing elements, and finally demonstrate functionality and correctness.
  • Role: Project Administrator
    • Responsible for development and  coordination of deliverable schedule ensuring that design development and related submission of assignments remains on track as per the timeline by the assigned resources.
  • Technology To Be Used
    • Our team is provided with the following:​ a Raspberry Pi (with protective housing), a breakout board, and breadboard, a suite of sensors, and output devices to choose from, and Solid Model Files (*.IPT) of the given component.

Design Lab: Prosthetic Hand

September 2019 to Present

  • To acquire, practice and perfect 3D modeling, CAD and 3D printing skills as well as materials selection, H/W interface design, S/W Coding in the process of developing a product with real life applications and usability.
  • My assigned product for this lab is a “prosthetic hand” with all the tactile and maneuverability capabilities to mimic the versatility of human hand to the extent possible.


Leadership/Activities

Leadership/Activities


Skills and Interests

Technical: User Interface of Design, Adobe, Microsoft Office, JavaScript, Final Cut Pro, iMovie

Languages: Fluent- English, Hindi | Conversational- French, Arabic

Arts: Violin (2012- present), Flute (2011- present), Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting

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