My name is Alva Liang. I am a bioengineer with an interest in biomechanical devices, such as prosthetics, orthotics, and exoskeletons. I am also exploring the medical device space. I am passionate about designing and creating devices that are human-centered, accessible, and affordable. I am adept with computer-aided design, rapid prototyping tools, and I have had extensive experience working in biotechnology companies.

I graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a Master of Engineering degree in Bioengineering (Class of 2019). During my time at Berkeley, I worked in collaboration with other Master of Engineering students for a hand exoskeleton project as well as a drumming prosthetic project.

I also graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a Bachelors of Science degree in Bioengineering (Class of 2018). Throughout my experience at San Diego, I worked on multiple projects to build my foundational knowledge and develop my technical skillset.

After graduating, I joined Roche Molecular Diagnostics as a Development Process and Support intern, where I am helping the Process and Support team streamline onboarding and training processes, assisting in the evaluation of an electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) through coordinating workshops and gathering user feedback, migrating the team's SharePoint to a new website, and creating user requirements for the implementation of a new electronic system.

I transitioned to Roche Sequencing Solutions as a Calibration Coordinator. I was a part of the Instrumentation and Lab Support team, and I was primarily responsible for being the team liaison for external vendors for calibration. I also organized and updated the regulatory asset manager (RAM), created scripts for automating workflows for laboratory projects, improving overall workflow processes for the team, and help co-create our department-wide Google Sites.

After my time as a calibration coordinate, I became a Development Engineer under the Assay and Reagent Development Team. I conducted a multitude of verification studies for the AVENIO Edge, harmonizing design transfer activities across all of Roche's business areas, and I was the user administrator for the RSS ELN system. Along the way, I learned about sequencing techniques and instruments.

Currently, I am working as a System Engineer to optimize and improve upon application-specific workflows through liquid class and protocol development and testing. During the development of the AVENIO Edge, I have led studies for design validation and performance testing, leading to the successful launch of our liquid handler. I traveled to Germany to familiarize and train external customers on how to conduct studies on the AVENIO Edge while dealing with scheduling, reagent and consumable logistics, and troubleshooting instrument issues.

In my free time, I like to go to the gym, breakdance, play video games, take care of my dog, and learn new skills. In the past, I have learned how to use Adobe Illustrator as a tool to help me create lasercut keychains to sell online and at local events. I am currently familiarizing myself with HTML and CSS to improve this website, self-learning the programming language, Python, and tinkering with microcontrollers.