TEAM TET 2.0
Team TET 2.0 is a continuation of Team TET. We are a team of seniors studying Biomedical Engineering, completing our Senior Design Capstone in partnership with Cardiost, Inc., under the direction of CEO, Nicolás Anzellini. We enhanced the Transcutaneous Energy Transfer System (TET) for powering the Cardiost Left Atrium Unloading Device (LAUD) by making it fully portable using a compact 6V battery source. The implantable PCB size was reduced by over 50%, significantly improving implantability. We achieved consistent power transfer with at least 10mm tolerance in normal, shear, and radial misalignment directions between coils, meeting key alignment performance targets. Additionally, we optimized thermal management, effectively reducing heat generation on components in direct contact with tissue and fluid to enhance biocompatibility and safety. Finally, we began investigating external component housing to prevent misalignment and maximize patient comfort over extended wear time.
Check out the original Team TET further down!!
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Meet the Team
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Cassidy Allen
Cassidy Allen is the group's project manager and design engineer. She is graduating from the University of Colorado Boulder with a degree in Biomedical Engineering with minors in Electrical Engineering and Business. Following graduation, she will join Abbott Laboratories as a Systems Engineer, contributing to the research and development of cardiac ablation systems for the treatment of arrhythmias.
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Rachel Beem
Rachel Beem is the Logistics Manager and a Test Engineer. She is graduating from the University of Colorado Boulder with a degree in Biomedical Engineering with minors in Electrical Engineering and Engineering Management. Following graduation, she will be joining SweetBio, Inc. as a Bioengineering Associate furthering the development of their VERIS product to treat chronic wounds.
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Srishti Jerath
Srishti Jerath is one of Team TET 2.0's Test Engineers and Quality Assurance Managers. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering with minors in Electrical Engineering and Engineering Management from the University of Colorado Boulder. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering, also at the University of Colorado Boulder. In Summer 2025, she is interning with Medtronic in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as a Process and Manufacturing Engineering Intern on one of their PMO teams.
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Daimean Solis
Daimean Solis is the group's Regulatory Manager and Materials Scientist. He is pursuing a degree in biomedical engineering with a minor in electrical engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder. He will continue on to complete his M.S. in Biomedical Engineering. Daimean is passionate about developing high-impact medical technologies, prioritizing real-world usability and accessibility. His goal is to ensure innovative devices truly serve the needs of patients and clinicians, especially those often overlooked in conventional design processes.
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Bibek Shrestha
Bibek Shrestha is the group’s embedded systems engineer as well as a quality assurance manager. He is graduating from the University of Colorado Boulder with degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering. Following graduation, he will pursue a career in embedded systems engineering, combining expertise in circuit design, hardware integration, and software development. His experience includes developing smart medical devices and assistive technologies, with a focus on PCB design, embedded programming, and full-stack development.
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Vy "Andy" Tran
Vy “Andy” Tran is Team TET 2.0’s Financial Manager and one of the Test Engineers on the project. Pursuing Biomedical Engineering with a designation in Pre-Health and minors in Electrical Engineering and Biochemistry, Andy hopes to enter industry with the goal of improving accessibility to health-related care; aiming to further the breadth of Biomedical Engineering and social equity to forge a more inclusive future.
TEAM TET
Team TET is a team of students from the University of Colorado Boulder tasked with developing the transcutaneous energy transfer (TET) system that’ll provide sufficient power to run a left ventricular assist device (LVAD). They are currently working under the direction of Nicolas Anzellini.
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SACHA RAMIREZ
PROJECT MANAGER
Sacha Ramirez is the group’s project manager. She is pursuing a degree in biomedical engineering with a minor in electrical engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder. After graduation, she will attend graduate school at CU for an M.S. in biomedical engineering. Her hobbies include snowboarding, baking for her friends and family, and playing the piano.
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JIM KELLY
LOGISTICS MANAGER
Jim Kelly is the group’s logistics manager. He is studying biomedical engineering with a minor in electrical engineering at CU Boulder and plans to enter industry after graduation. Jim’s hobbies include rock climbing, rollerblading, running, skiing, and sculpting with metal!
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ALEXIS LEE
TREASURER
Alexis Lee is Team TET’s financial manager. She is studying biomedical engineering with a minor in molecular cellular developmental biology. She plans to pursue an MD/PhD following graduation from the accelerated master's program at The University of Colorado Boulder. Alexis enjoys volunteering at St. Joe's Hospital in the Oncology/Respiratory Unit and Mom-Baby Unit; playing the violin; and taking care of plants! She’s a plant mom to 24 plants named after food because she’s a self-proclaimed foodie.
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TONY HOUSE JR.
CAD/MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
Tony House Jr. is the group’s CAD and manufacturing engineer pursuing a degree in biomedical engineering with minors in electrical engineering and creative writing. He plans to work in the medical device industry after graduation. He enjoys writing poetry, cooking, baking, watching movies, playing tennis, reading, and boxing.
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AUDREY PETERSEN
TEST/SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Audrey Petersen is the group’s systems and test engineer studying biomedical engineering with a minor in electrical engineering at The University of Colorado Boulder. She plans to work in industry after receiving her undergraduate degree with a focus on bioinstrumentation. She loves people, books, solo hiking, climbing 14ers, and discovering new places.
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ETHAN DAVIS
TEST/SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Ethan Davis is the group’s systems and test engineer. He’s studying biomedical engineering with a minor in electrical engineering and plans to enter the medical device industry after graduation. He enjoys weight lifting, distance running, hiking, snowboarding, camping, traveling, and art.