Biomedical Engineering | University of Florida

Innovating Healthcare Through Software

Honors Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science student with experience in research, design, and programming, seeking to transform modern healthcare.

4.0 Honors GPA
150 Hours of Research
2 Products Developed
Portrait of Kiran Rao

Current Focus

EMG-Driven Prosthetics

Building and designing software and hardware for EMG-driven arm prosthetics.

Experience

Building software and ML solutions for healthcare.

Generational Relief in Prosthetics

EMG Adaptive Interface Specialist

Jan 2025–Present | Gainesville, FL

Developed a machine learning model to interpret EMG signals for bionic hand control. Evaluated and cleaned large EMG datasets in MATLAB, applying filtering and normalization techniques to prepare data for model training and validation.

Storiza

Software Developer

Jan–May 2025 | Gainesville, FL

Collaborated with a 4-person team to build a digital literacy tool for children with learning disabilities. Contributed across front-end and back-end development, and recorded and processed phoneme audio samples for integration into the application.

Finalem

Lead Developer

Mar 2020–May 2021 | Franklin, TN

Independently designed, developed, and maintained a text-based choose-your-own-adventure mobile game featuring 250+ unique player scenarios. Sustained hundreds of concurrent users across multiple countries over its lifespan.

Projects

Ideas engineered into reality.

EMG Bionic Hand Control System

Designed and trained a machine learning model to interpret EMG biosignals for real-time control of a bionic hand, combining signal processing, MATLAB-based data pipelines, and clinical hardware integration.

Python MATLAB Machine Learning Signal Processing PCB Design Prosthetics

Storiza

Built a Python and Node.js digital Elkonin box tool to support phonemic awareness and literacy development in children with learning disabilities.

Python Node.js Audio Processing Full-Stack Development

Skills

Uniting analysis and design into innovation.

Programming

C++ Python MATLAB Swift Node.js Git Machine Learning

Software

ImageJ OpenSim Excel Word PowerPoint Office

Engineering

Prosthetics Signal Processing PCB Design

Honors & Involvement

Committed beyond the classroom.

Phi Gamma Delta

Historian & Public Relations

Mar 2025–Present

Served on the executive board of the Upsilon Phi Chapter, supporting its establishment and ongoing operations. Initiated 40+ new members, educating them on the Fraternity's history and values, while maintaining a strong social media presence through designed graphics and posts.

Vanderbilt Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital

Clinical Observership

Summer 2025

Observed multiple surgical procedures in the operating room, gaining firsthand exposure to the surgical environment and the clinical decision-making involved in complex pediatric cases. Attended a professional conference alongside the operating physician discussing recent cases.

University of Florida Honors College

Honors College Student

Aug 2024–Present

Admitted to the University of Florida Honors College, recognizing academic excellence and a commitment to rigorous intellectual engagement across disciplines.

University Research Scholars Program

URSP Scholar

Aug 2024–Present

Selected for the University Research Scholars Program, a competitive designation for undergraduate students actively engaged in faculty-mentored research at the University of Florida.

Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering

Dean's List

Fall 2025

Earned a place on the Dean's List of the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering for Fall 2025, recognizing a 4.0 GPA.

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Open to lab roles, internships, collaborations, and mentorship in software development, machine learning, manufacturing, and design in BME.