Sanika

Engineering Portfolio

Hey, I’m Sanika

Nanotechnology Engineering student Sanika avatar building across software, research, health tech, and biomedical innovation.

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About Me

Engineering Student with a Biomed Focus

I’m a Nanotechnology Engineering student at the University of Waterloo with experience across research, product developement, software engineering, and biomedical engineering. I’m interested in work that sits at the intersection of technology, problem-solving, and real-world impact, whether that means developing new solutions directly or helping translate complex technical ideas into practical applications.

My co-op and project experience has exposed me to a variety of technical settings, including medical device testing + automation at Siemens Healthineers, software development at a startup where I helped build a product recommendation chatbot seen by thousands of users in the first month, and my current internship at Randox Laboratories in Northern Ireland. I am also completing a biosensor capstone project focused on a home-based melanoma test. Across these experiences, I’ve developed a strong foundation in interdisciplinary thinking, analytical problem-solving, and communicating technical work clearly to different audiences.

I’m particularly interested in innovation-driven fields, including engineering, health technology, and intellectual property. As someone who enjoys both technical depth and clear communication, I’ve become increasingly interested in how new technologies are developed, assessed, and protected, which is why I’m also exploring future paths related to patent law.

Outside of work and academics, I’ve competed in varsity field hockey while balancing a demanding engineering course load - often with 7+ courses excluding labs, and I represented Team Ontario for more than five seasons in my youth. Those experiences strengthened my discipline, teamwork, and resilience. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, playing the piano, and painting ( oils, acrylics, and large-scale murals ).

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Featured Experience

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Siemens Healthineers

Machine Testing & Analysis Automation

UCHE

Chatbot & Software Dev.

Randox Laboratories

Machine & Software Intersection

Capstone

Fourth Year Engineering Design Project

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Projects

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GutCheck

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Core Competencies

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🧪 Nanotechnology & Scientific Analysis

Core lab and analytical capabilities

  • Wet lab techniques and experimental workflows
  • Chromatography fundamentals
  • FTIR, Raman, and UV-Vis spectroscopy
  • Blood analyte preparation and target range calibration
  • Sensor-based data interpretation (epoc system work)
  • Gold nanoparticle research and synthesis literature analysis

Signals: strong experimental literacy, instrumentation comfort, biomedical workflow exposure.

📊 Data Analytics & Scientific Computing

High-impact differentiator

  • Automated outlier detection in JMP (hours to minutes improvement)
  • Data cleaning and formatting pipelines (JMP scripting)
  • Bias analysis across comparative machines
  • Data visualization and analyte performance charting
  • Statistical comparison of blood analyte results

Stack: Python, MATLAB, Excel, Google Apps Script, JavaScript, API/webhook integrations.

Standout: automating analysis workflows, not just reporting outcomes.

🤖 Software & Backend Development

Strong hybrid profile from UCHE and CRA work

  • Chatbot architecture using Landbot plus webhooks
  • Python and JavaScript backend logic
  • Recommendation algorithms with compatibility models
  • JSON data handling and API integration
  • iOS backend support via Xcode pipelines
  • 50+ JIRA test cases for production tax webforms

Signals: systems thinking and software-science bridge capability.

🧩 CAD & Mechanical Design

Solid mid-level design capability

  • SOLIDWORKS and Fusion 360 component design
  • Remote control case and skateboard wheel modeling
  • Carbon fibre fabrication (resin and vacuum sealing)
  • Helix/sweep spring modeling and multi-part shell design

Assessment: strong academic and team design exposure with room to deepen DFM/FEA.

🔬 R&D + Process Automation

Emerging high-leverage strength

  • Comparative instrument validation and QA/QC support
  • Analyte performance evaluation in medical device contexts
  • High-volume time-series handling (600s sampling windows)
  • Cross-machine bias analysis for decision confidence
  • Manual to automated workflow conversion across teams

Positioning: data-driven R&D engineer with cross-disciplinary software and nanotech experience.

👥 Professional & Leadership Skills

  • Cross-functional collaboration in research and engineering teams
  • Mentoring and onboarding co-op students
  • Technical presentation and stakeholder communication
  • Adaptability, diplomacy, problem-solving, and teamwork

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Career Journey

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Agile Developer Intern

Randox · Internship

Jan 2026 - Present

Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Engineering/Scientist Assistant

Siemens Healthineers · Internship

Sep 2024 - Apr 2025

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

General Engineer

Electrium Mobility · Freelance

Jan 2024 - Aug 2024 · 8 mos

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada · On-site

Junior IT Analyst

Canada Revenue Agency - Agence du revenu du Canada · Co-op

Jan 2024 - Apr 2024

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Software Engineer

UCHE Beauty · Contract Part-time

Aug 2023 - Apr 2024

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Engineering Intern

UCHE Beauty · Internship

May 2023 - Aug 2023

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Personal Assistant to Director

UCHE Beauty · Contract Part-time

May 2022 - May 2023

Brooklyn, New York, United States

General Engineer

Waterloo Rocketry

Sep 2022 - May 2023

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Laboratory Scientist

University of Waterloo Nanorobotics Group

Sep 2022 - May 2023

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Summer Intern

Wize Computing Academy · Internship

Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Neurosciences Research Assistant

Carleton University · Contract Part-time

Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Field Hockey Coach

Outaouais Field Hockey Club · On-Call

May 2021 - Jul 2022

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Designer

NetX · Internship

May 2021 - Jul 2022

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Robotics Engineer

Longfields Davidson Heights Secondary School · Seasonal

Sep 2017 - Jul 2022

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Athletics

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Paintings and Photography

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Contact Me

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