Ishayu Singh

Biomedical & Electrical Engineer

AI & Neural Tech Enthusiast | PMP Certified | Top Secret Clearance

Hi there! I'm a recent Johns Hopkins graduate with a Master's in Biomedical Engineering and a dual Bachelor's in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University. I love working at the intersection of hardware and software - whether it's designing circuitry, building custom PCs, or experimenting with AI models. I'm passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems and always excited to learn something new. Nice to meet you!

Ishayu Singh

About Me

I am a Biomedical and Electrical Engineer with a Master's in Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor's from Case Western Reserve University. I bring a strong foundation in analog and digital circuit design, embedded systems, and biomedical instrumentation, along with project leadership experience across both academic and industry settings.

My background includes designing and testing biosensors, neural probe coatings, and analog control systems, as well as experience working with microcontrollers (Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Picaxe), MATLAB, and PCB design using KiCad and EasyEDA. I've conducted funded neural engineering research, developed biologically accurate musculoskeletal models, and led independent sensor testing initiatives at a publicly traded medical device company.

Currently, I work part-time as a Project Engineer at Optisources Inc., where I use Python, C++, HTML, and AI technologies for government-related applications. I hold an active TS security clearance and am FE-certified in Electrical and Computer Engineering. I am seeking a full-time opportunity in electronics, biomedical instrumentation, or technical project management, where I can apply my engineering training and cross-disciplinary experience to build impactful medical or embedded technologies.

Professional Experience

June 2022 - Present

AI & Software Engineering Intern

Optisources Inc. | Part-Time

  • Developed and maintained software tools using Python, C++, and HTML to support internal R&D and automation efforts
  • Led multiple self-directed AI/LLM-focused projects, exploring machine learning solutions for company needs
  • Designed and implemented prototypes integrating LLMs (GPT-based models) to automate workflows and improve technical documentation
  • Conducted independent research on emerging AI trends, presenting findings to leadership
  • Applied software development best practices in version control, testing, and documentation
August 2022 - May 2024

Undergraduate Researcher - Neural Engineering & Biomaterials

Case Western Reserve University

  • Collaborated with Dr. Capadona's NIH-funded lab on drug-eluting intracortical microelectrodes
  • Designed and performed over 40 drug release assays using titania nanotube arrays
  • Utilized SEM and electrochemical techniques to analyze coating morphology and performance
  • Contributed to manuscript preparation for peer-reviewed journal submission
  • Supported data analysis for project milestones tied to $1M+ research grant
June 2024 - August 2024

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy

  • Fulfilled prescriptions and managed inventory in high-volume retail pharmacy
  • Engaged with patients, pharmacists, and insurance providers to resolve medication issues
  • Worked in fast-paced, regulated environment requiring attention to detail and multitasking
  • Gained firsthand exposure to pharmaceutical workflows and healthcare delivery systems
January 2024 - June 2024

Teaching Assistant - Intro to Circuitry

Case Western Reserve University

  • Facilitated weekly lab sessions for 60+ undergraduate engineering students
  • Provided hands-on instruction in RLC circuits, integrated circuits, and Arduino systems
  • Delivered individualized support to 20+ students weekly
  • Created supplemental materials improving student comprehension by ~25%
May 2023 - August 2023

Student Researcher - Computational Neuroscience

IIT Madras

  • Designed biologically accurate neck musculoskeletal model for neural control algorithms
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of 5+ researchers
  • Integrated biomechanical modeling with neural network simulations
  • Contributed to data interpretation for ongoing manuscript development
June 2022 - August 2022

Engineering Intern - Biomedical Sensors

Senseonics Inc.

  • Supported R&D teams in testing next-generation implantable glucose sensors
  • Performed analysis on 50+ sensor units, identifying key failure modes
  • Contributed to process development reducing testing cycle time by ~15%
  • Conducted root-cause analysis to improve sensor accuracy and stability

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Master of Science

Biomedical Engineering

Johns Hopkins University

August 2024 - May 2025

GPA: 3.8

Case Western Reserve University

Bachelor of Science

Biomedical & Electrical Engineering

Case Western Reserve University

August 2020 - May 2024

GPA: 3.4

Technical Skills

Programming & Software

Python MATLAB C++ HTML/CSS LLMs/AI Machine Learning

Hardware & Electronics

PCB Design Arduino Raspberry Pi Analog Circuits Digital Circuits RF Control

Biomedical

Medical Devices Instrumentation Signal Processing Biomaterials Image Processing Neural Engineering

Professional

Project Management Research Documentation Data Analysis Quality Assurance Technical Writing

Certifications & Credentials

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Project Management Institute

View Certificate

Engineer in Training (FE/EIT)

Electrical and Computer Engineering

View Certificate

Top Secret (TS) Clearance

U.S. Government

Active

Personal Projects & Experiences

Custom PC Build

Custom PC Build & AI Experimentation

Recently I've had more time to play around with electronics, which has been a lot of fun. I built a PC with a 9900X and a 5070, and I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. I've been experimenting with local models, learning how to run them and get them to do what I want. I tried GPT-OSS 20B recently when it became available on Ollama and it ran well on my machine, although I do wish I had gotten a graphics card with more VRAM since anything above about 35B parameters runs painfully slow.

NAS Setup

Homelab & NAS Adventures

I found a bunch of old electronics that my dad was about to throw away, which felt like a treasure trove. Among them were three plastic enclosure storage devices. I took them apart and found hard drives inside. One was a SAS drive that I couldn't use, but I managed to add 3 TB of storage to my PC. After that, I wanted to build a NAS for the household. While I was initially going to go with a Pi based solution, I found an old Synology NAS sitting around in the house which I was able to get up and running.

PCB Design

PCB Design

Working with EasyEDA and KiCad for PCB design. My first project was a 555 astable circuit manufactured through JLCPCB. A key learning: it's better to start designing the circuit with manufacturing placements in mind to reduce cost and hassle.

Neural Probe Research

Neural Probe Research

Working with Dr. Amani Hamedani and Dr. Capadona's labs on drug-releasing coatings for intracortical microelectrodes. Currently have a paper in review as first author, focusing on titanium oxide nanotubes for controlled drug release.

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering & Biomedical Instrumentation

Through ECSE 371 (Larry Lab) and as a TA for Intro to Circuitry, I've built switching power supplies, function generators, ADC/DACs, Triac controllers, PWM motors, and PI controlled servos. In biomedical devices, I've worked on EMGs, pH sensors, pulse oximeters, and Wheatstone Bridge temperature sensors using Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and Picaxe microcontrollers.

Biological Modeling

Biological Modeling at IIT Madras

During summer 2023, I worked in a computational neuroscience lab at IIT Madras, creating a biologically accurate neck model to simulate Parkinson's disease's impact on neck movements. Used MATLAB, Hill's Muscular Model, and OpenSim for this research while gaining valuable international collaboration experience.

Senseonics Internship

Internship at Senseonics Inc.

In summer 2022, I interned at Senseonics Inc., working in process development for their FDA-approved continuous glucose monitor. Led two independent projects: testing sensor efficacy in quality assurance rigs and exploring methods to track shipment parameters to reduce losses. This gave me valuable experience in corporate biomedical engineering.

Get In Touch

I'm always open to discussing new opportunities in biomedical engineering, neural technology, and AI applications in healthcare.