Amanda Gaudreau Balderrama
About Amanda Gaudreau Balderrama
Amanda Gaudreau Balderrama is a Senior Algorithm Engineer at ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc., where she has worked since 2021. She has a strong background in electrical engineering, holding a PhD from Boston University and extensive experience in algorithm development and machine learning.
Work at ZAP Surgical Systems
Amanda Gaudreau Balderrama has been employed at ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc. since 2021, where she serves as a Senior Algorithm Engineer. In this role, she focuses on developing algorithms that enhance the automation of data interpretation and processing. Her expertise in machine learning techniques, including classification and parameter estimation, is applied to improve the effectiveness of the company's surgical systems. Prior to her current position, she worked as an Algorithm Engineer at ZAP Surgical Systems from 2018 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Gaudreau Balderrama holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Boston University, where she studied from 2010 to 2017. She also earned a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2010, following her Bachelor of Science (BS) in the same field from MIT in 2009. Additionally, she completed a Data Science program at The Data Incubator in 2017. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in algorithm development and machine learning.
Background
Amanda Gaudreau Balderrama has a diverse professional background that includes various internships and research positions. She began her career as a Bioinformatic Research Assistant at the Broad Institute in 2005. Over the years, she has held internships at Medtronic, General Electric, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, and Project for Pride in Living. Her experience spans multiple roles, including neuromodulation sensor technology and control electronics, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of engineering principles.
Career Progression
Amanda Gaudreau Balderrama's career has progressed through various roles in algorithm engineering and research. After her internships, she worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Boston University from 2011 to 2017. Following her academic tenure, she joined ZAP Surgical Systems, first as an Algorithm Engineer and then advancing to Senior Algorithm Engineer. Her career reflects a commitment to advancing her skills in algorithm development and machine learning applications.
Current Career Aspirations
Amanda Gaudreau Balderrama is actively seeking new opportunities within the San Francisco Bay Area to further her career in algorithm engineering. Her focus on algorithm development and data interpretation positions her as a valuable candidate for roles that require expertise in machine learning and data processing.