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Resume - Michael Papp
Graduate with a M.S. in Biomedical Engineering, with Rehabilitation Engineering focus (August 1999)
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio 45435

Graduate with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering (June 1998)
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio 45435
Rehabilitation Computer Systems
Adapted Design and Ergonomics
Human Factors Engineering
Rehabilitation Service Delivery
Rehabilitation Engineering Design
Introduction to Clinical Practice
BioInstrumentation
Advanced BioMechanics
Web Site Design and Navigation
Adapted Computer Technology
Microprocessor Programming
Control Systems
Technical Writing
Electronic Circuits and Devices
Neuro Muscular Control Systems
Photon Radiation / Medical Imaging
April 2007 - Present; Rehabilitation Technology Specialist III, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, Birmingham, AL
Evaluate consumers for assistive technology services, gather, store, disseminate information on AT services, review cases thought to be to severely disabled for VR services, Coordinate statewide meetings and training for assistive technology services, identify current and future equipment and training needs for technology team, and work with staff, businesses, and other organizations to develop programs and training materials on assistive technology and technology services. Budget for and order evaulation equipment needed by RTS team. Train interns and new staff to provide AT services. Work with different ADRS programs to provide joint training oportunities for staff.

April 2003 - April 2007; Rehabilitation Technology Specialist II, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, Birmingham, AL
Evaluate consumers for assistive technology services, gather, store, disseminate information on AT services, review cases thought to be to severely disabled for VR services, Coordinate statewide meetings and training for assistive technology services, identify current and future equipment and training needs for technology team, and work with staff, businesses, and other organizations to develop programs and training materials on assistive technology and technology services..

September 1999 - April 2003: Rehabilitation Technology Specialist I, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, Birmingham, AL
Duties include: physical and functional capacities assessments, workplace modifications and designs, ergonomics, job task analysis, product modification and design, and implementation of accommodations.

July 1999 - August 1999: Rehabilitation Engineer Internship, T.K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability, Mississippi State University, MS
Accompany staff on site visits and help with assessments and reports. Help clients who come into center to solve immediate problems with assistive technology they are using. Modify stock components, i.e. wheelchairs, electronic devices, to fill client needs. Design unique products to aid clients with ADL and work. Click here to see detailed images of the T.K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability

June 1999: Rehabilitation Engineer Internship, Franciscan Medical Center, Dayton, OH
Monitor patient progress during in-patient rehabilitation. Help develop design solutions for project suggestions from OT, PT, Speech Path, Nurses, and Doctors in the unit.

December 1998: Volunteer, Restorative Rehabilitation, Otterbien Retirement Community, Lebanon, OH
While there I helped develop spreadsheets to monitor patient progress. I also worked adding equipment to a small fitness center.

September 1996 - September 1998: Research and Development Engineer, Mauch Laboratories, Dayton, Ohio
Mauch Laboratories is an ISO-9001 company developing and manufacturing prosthetic knee components. My engineering responsibilities included new product development, prototype design, retooling design, developing new manufacturing procedures, design and maintenance of testing equipment, and updating drawings and routers.
Alabama Rehabilitation Association
RESNA (formerly Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America), PSG-4, SIG-01, SIG-14
American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certified
Member Vocalisers Toastmasters
Registered user of radio-active isotopes
Fleet Captain, Snipe Fleet 828
Certified United States Sailing Small Boat Instructor Level 1
Certified United States Sailing Club Race Officer
Yes, I can.

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Link to Technology Watch for this month
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Link to my list of bookmarks link to page on making web sites accessible Augmentative Communication Information Site Job Opportunities in the Field of Assistive Technology e-mail me
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Resume - Michael Papp
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Objective
Job Accomodation Network
To work as a Rehabilitation Engineer where I can apply my knowledge of assistive technology and gain experience in service delivery to increase the functional capacity and improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.
Access Board
Technical Assistance Projects
Strengths
Training in Mechanical and Electrical engineering applied to the medical and rehabilitation fields, as well as computer programming, biology, human anatomy. Self-teacher, fast learner, hard working, and creative. Excel at working in a team environment to accomplish a task.
Technical Assistance Projects
Computer Access
Education
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC)
Graduate with a M.S. in Biomedical Engineering, with Rehabilitation Engineering focus (August 1999)
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio 45435

Graduate with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering (June 1998)
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio 45435
Relevant Course Work
Rehabilitation Computer Systems
Adapted Design and Ergonomics
Human Factors Engineering
Rehabilitation Service Delivery
Rehabilitation Engineering Design
Introduction to Clinical Practice
BioInstrumentation
Advanced BioMechanics
Web Site Design and Navigation
Adapted Computer Technology
Microprocessor Programming
Control Systems
Technical Writing
Electronic Circuits and Devices
Neuro Muscular Control Systems
Photon Radiation / Medical Imaging
Languages
   HTML, JavaScript, C (MATLAB) , Assembly, Fortran, Basic
Operating Systems
   Windows, MS-DOS, Linux, VMS/VAX, Macintosh, UNIX
Other Skills
   Autocad, Web Site Design, Graphic Art, Finite Element Analysis
Computer Skills
Experience
April 2007 - Present; Rehabilitation Technology Specialist III, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, Birmingham, AL
Evaluate consumers for assistive technology services, gather, store, disseminate information on AT services, review cases thought to be to severely disabled for VR services, Coordinate statewide meetings and training for assistive technology services, identify current and future equipment and training needs for technology team, and work with staff, businesses, and other organizations to develop programs and training materials on assistive technology and technology services. Budget for and order evaulation equipment needed by RTS team. Train interns and new staff to provide AT services. Work with different ADRS programs to provide joint training oportunities for staff.

April 2003 - April 2007; Rehabilitation Technology Specialist II, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, Birmingham, AL
Evaluate consumers for assistive technology services, gather, store, disseminate information on AT services, review cases thought to be to severely disabled for VR services, Coordinate statewide meetings and training for assistive technology services, identify current and future equipment and training needs for technology team, and work with staff, businesses, and other organizations to develop programs and training materials on assistive technology and technology services..

September 1999 - April 2003: Rehabilitation Technology Specialist I, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, Birmingham, AL
Duties include: physical and functional capacities assessments, workplace modifications and designs, ergonomics, job task analysis, product modification and design, and implementation of accommodations.

July 1999 - August 1999: Rehabilitation Engineer Internship, T.K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability, Mississippi State University, MS
Accompany staff on site visits and help with assessments and reports. Help clients who come into center to solve immediate problems with assistive technology they are using. Modify stock components, i.e. wheelchairs, electronic devices, to fill client needs. Design unique products to aid clients with ADL and work. Click here to see detailed images of the T.K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability

June 1999: Rehabilitation Engineer Internship, Franciscan Medical Center, Dayton, OH
Monitor patient progress during in-patient rehabilitation. Help develop design solutions for project suggestions from OT, PT, Speech Path, Nurses, and Doctors in the unit.

December 1998: Volunteer, Restorative Rehabilitation, Otterbien Retirement Community, Lebanon, OH
While there I helped develop spreadsheets to monitor patient progress. I also worked adding equipment to a small fitness center.

September 1996 - September 1998: Research and Development Engineer, Mauch Laboratories, Dayton, Ohio
Mauch Laboratories is an ISO-9001 company developing and manufacturing prosthetic knee components. My engineering responsibilities included new product development, prototype design, retooling design, developing new manufacturing procedures, design and maintenance of testing equipment, and updating drawings and routers.
Professional Organizations          
Alabama Rehabilitation Association
RESNA (formerly Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America), PSG-4, SIG-01, SIG-14
Personal

This page was last updated on: 4 November, 2007

American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certified
Member Vocalisers Toastmasters
Registered user of radio-active isotopes
Fleet Captain, Snipe Fleet 828
Certified United States Sailing Small Boat Instructor Level 1
Certified United States Sailing Club Race Officer
Yes, I can.

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