I’m Connie Yu, and I like to design and build!
I finished my B.S. in bioengineering with a minor in mechanical engineering at UC Berkeley in 2018.
After college I went straight to industry R&D, where I’ve worked in exoskeleton design (2 years) and surgical robotics (5.5 years):
(click on the pictures for more info)
During college summers, I had internships working on implants, diagnostics, surgical instrumentation, bioprocessing, and more.
From these diverse experiences, I’ve learned a lot about:
- Iterative prototyping (CNC and manual machining, silicone casting, carbon fiber layup, 3D printing/laser cutting, sheet metal design, injection molding, textiles design)
- Design for manufacturing, assembly, service
- FDA regulation, V&V
So if you’re looking for an engineer passionate about medical device design, contact me!
My class projects at Cal have taught me useful engineering skills for that career path:
But I’ve also taught myself skills outside of class: AutoCAD, Blender, Adobe Creative Suite, and CNC machining to name a few.
I enjoy building projects for fun without deadlines to worry about. In fact, I’m a featured author on instructables.com, having posted 104 projects that have won 45 contests and attracted 2.2+ million views.
Not all my projects are engineering-related. Plus I don’t build all day (although whether I wish I could is another topic). Besides building and making, I…
- Coach at Fixit Clinics, teaching people how to troubleshoot their everyday electronics
- Mentor high school robotics at The King’s Academy
… as well as hike to catch sunrises, read epic fantasy books, and occasionally update this website so that people would want to hire me.