Jennifer Shum
Data-Driven Researcher. Creative Designer. Versatile Engineer.
Data-Driven Researcher. Creative Designer. Versatile Engineer.
I'm a mechanical engineer with a broad background working with design, experimental testing, and data analysis in physical systems. In my PhD work within the Harvard Microrobotics Laboratory, I focused primarily on the hardware side (fabrication, design, manufacturing) of robotics, building tiny 2 cm robots that can fit into small spaces and use electroadhesion to climb up rough industrial inclined surfaces.
In the past, I've had industry experiences at NASA JPL, iRobot, Regeneron, and Hologic, testing early prototypes of mars rover drill hardware, building next-gen consumer robot iterations, verifying drug delivery system performance, and improving robotic surgical equipment. Throughout my experiences within these collaborative team environments, I have learned to communicate often, test and iterate quickly, and seek to uncover results and solutions backed by data. In my spare time, I also enjoy art, baking experiments, coding game prototypes, and bringing fun ideas to life.
Engineering is exciting to me as a way to build and create technology solutions that can positively impact lives for years to come. I'm looking forward to continuing to dive into data-driven research questions and novel challenges building the technology of the future, and currently interested in exploring available opportunities!
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