1. Martin Gannon, B.A.
Address: 5367 N Magnet Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60630 • Phone: 224.388.5336
Email: martingannon@me.com • Website: martingannon.com
LinkedIn: linkin.com/in/martingannon
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Solve problems in health care and education using science, big data, and technology
Seeking positions as a developer, business consultant, content creator or clinical engineer
EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Chicago, Bachelor of Science 2012 - 2015
Bioengineering, concentration in Neural Engineering, GPA: 3.48
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Bachelor of Arts 2008 - 2010
Economics, minor in Philosophy, GPA: 3.71, magna cum laude
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
University of Illinois at Chicago September 2014 – Present
Freshman Engineering Success Program
Instructor
• Trained 40 freshman-engineering students to assemble medical device kits using soldering tools
• Tutored students on course material and effective study habits
University of Illinois at Chicago July – August 2014
Biomedical Clinical Immersion Program
Intern
• Chosen to participate in highly selective summer internship
• Shadowed anesthesiologist and ophthalmologist using medical devices in surgery and clinic
• Observed surgeries and procedures: orthopedic surgery, deep brain stimulation, brain tumor removal,
cornea replacement, retinal surgery, cataract surgery, nerve blocks, and various ultrasound devices
• Identified potential design improvements of medical devices
• Collaborated with other interns to give presentations on suggested medical device improvements
ACTIVITIES
University of Illinois at Chicago May 2014 - Present
Engineering World Health
Board Member – Promotions
• Developed a management tool and trained project leaders on its use
• Produced video progress reports for internal communication and recruitment (youtube.com/EWHatUIC)
• Developed and maintained the chapter's website (http://uic.orgsync.com/org/ewh/home)
• Communicated event details via Facebook, email, Blackboard, and the chapter’s website
Testing Turing December 2013 – Present
Independent Educational Content Creator
• Write, film, and edit videos on science and consumer reporting (youtube.com/TestingTuring)
• Founder and host of the philosophy podcast Arguing for Reasons (ArguingForReasons.com)
• Consultant and guest co-host for College of Curiosity, an educational outreach program
• Promote and manage content across social networks: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Tumblr
SKILLS
• Software: MATLAB, LabVIEW, Java, C++, SolidWorks (CAD), Arduino (single-board
microcontroller), HTML, FreeMAT, OmniFocus, Evernote, Markdown
• Course Work: Thermodynamics, Materials, Electrical Engineering, MATLAB modeling of biological
systems, Econometrics, Money and Banking, International Trade
PERSONAL
• Possess US and EU citizenship. Traveled around Ireland and Europe. Currently learning the Swift
language via an online course. I enjoy listening to developer, economic, and statistics podcasts: ATP,
Relay FM, 5by5 Network, Planet Money, EconTalk, More or Less.