Joana Lacerda

- Monitored data collection and analysis for different semiconductor junctions and quantum computing devices, reducing device development timelines by 2-4 weeks. - Scheduled and performed regular cryogenic system maintenance tasks to maintain laboratory functioning and ensure system longevity, including implementing a new part substitution schedule and procedure.

Spearheaded new high-throughput metrology sequence execution and data processing, decreasing the turnaround time from sample delivery to processed data by 50%. - Led data processing standardization and simplification project for thermal cycle sample reliability testing using Python, MATLAB, and JMP. - Expanded cross-functional collaboration by shepherding a cross-sectional Scanning Electron Microscopy-based Metrology Validation Project, aiming to reduce thickness measurement error by 4.5%.

- Applied mechanical and structural properties of materials to diverse residential projects using AUTOCAD and FORTEWEB software. - Reviewed the company's steel beam design spreadsheet, streamlining the design process by 50%. - Familiar with IBC and SBC Building Codes for structural design projects.

- Coordinated multiple projects daily, from design of experiments and tracking testing progress to handling customer interactions, data interpretation, and professional information reporting, consistently meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality results. - Streamlined gas chromatography data analysis and interpretation using a novel approach to create and maintain the experimental progress documentation using programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, and LabVIEW.

Capstone Project Name: The Effect of Low Concentrations of Algal Biomatter on The Hydration Reaction and Mechanical Performance of Cements - Modified viscous (15% biomass) sample fabrication method, achieving a 0.49% deviation from ideal sample dimensions and a 100 N Standard Deviation between samples utilizing SolidWorks and Ansys Methods

Capstone Project: Investigation and Redesign of Silver Chain - Conducted Finite Element Analysis Simulations on corrosion-resistant coating and silver alloy for manufacturing and loading optimization. - Developed a corrosion calculation method using stoichiometry and Electron Dispersive Spectroscopy composition data.