Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering
Texas A&M University
Graduate coursework and guided research in medical device design, biomaterials, clinical engineering, and remote patient monitoring.
Biomedical Engineering & Finance
Zolomon Kaliser
M.Eng. researcher at Texas A&M University with a background in finance.
I work where clinical engineering meets commercial strategy: evaluating medical devices for both technical feasibility and market viability, and building the research and financial models that support the decision either way.
Education & professional background
About
Engineering meets business strategy.
I hold a B.S. in Finance from UT Dallas and am completing a Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&M University (expected May 2027) — an accelerated path that began when I started college at 14.
That combination is the whole point. Most people evaluating a medical device can read either the engineering or the market, not both. I can move between a sterilization cycle and a five-year revenue model in the same conversation, which means a device gets assessed for whether it works and whether it can reach the patients it was built for.
Today I split my time between graduate research at Texas A&M, medical device and healthcare software internships, and running market and financial analysis as founder of ZKK Consulting LLC.
Core Competencies
Market Research
Financial Modeling
Medical Device Strategy
Data Analysis
Competitive Analysis
Advanced Excel
Clinical Engineering
Presentation & Communication
Education
Academic Background
Bachelor of Science in Finance
The University of Texas at Dallas
Naveen Jindal School of Management. Coursework and capstone work in corporate finance, valuation, financial modeling, and competitive strategy.
Career
Work Experience
Founder
- Founded a market research and business growth consultancy delivering competitive landscapes, market sizing, and go-to-market analysis.
- Lead market analysis and financial modeling engagements: pricing research, multi-year revenue and cost models, and competitive positioning.
- Carry the firm's medical device and FDA-related research, moving between the clinical engineering and commercial sides of an engagement.
RHC
Intern — Software Testing Project
Resilient HC
- Designed and executed test cases for healthcare software, validating functionality against project requirements.
- Documented defects and findings to guide development priorities and release readiness.
Intern
Teliatry
- Contributed to engineering design and biomedical engineering projects across the device development cycle.
- Conducted market and medical research to inform product and clinical strategy.
Business Development Associate
SageSpectra
- Analyzed medical device markets, patient needs, and competitors to guide company strategy.
- Assessed device functionality and clinical applications to support development decisions.
- Built financial models projecting revenues, COGS, and operating expenses.
API
Finance / Accounting Intern
Allied Professionals' Insurance Services
- Reconciled bond portfolios and improved accuracy of financial reporting.
- Streamlined data transfers across systems using VLOOKUP and advanced Excel functions.
- Queried and analyzed SQL databases to generate insights for portfolio managers.
L4
Property Tax Analyst
Longhorn IV Investments LLC
- Updated valuation records for 500+ residential properties across DFW and Houston.
- Maintained home value data to support accurate property tax assessments.
Texas A&M University
Graduate Research
Device-focused research spanning materials, wearable sensing, and remote patient monitoring — each project paired with the clinical and commercial case for the device.
Guided Research
Biomedical Device Case Study
Jan 2025 – Aug 2025
Analyzed market drivers and sterilization impact for a specific surgical device, including competitive landscape and clinical engineering considerations. Focused on identifying cost-effective materials that maintain integrity through multiple autoclave cycles.
Graduate Project
Addiction Prevention & Recovery Device
Aug 2025 – May 2026
Engineering solutions for patient monitoring and recovery engagement, assessing clinical need and feasibility of a biomedical device concept — including a non-invasive wearable sensor suite that tracks physiological markers.
Graduate Project
Post-Kidney-Transplant Remote Patient Monitoring
Jan 2026 – May 2026
Evaluated remote monitoring strategies and device solutions to improve outcomes and reduce in-person follow-up burden for post-transplant kidney patients using subcutaneous biosensors.
Undergraduate Project
Stainless Steel PEG-Gelatin Biofilm
Jan 2026 – May 2026
Researched biofilm formation on stainless steel with PEG-Gelatin coatings to improve biocompatibility and inform implantable device design, analyzing protein adsorption rates that inhibit bacterial colonization.
UT Dallas
Undergraduate Projects
01
Nvidia Strategic Analysis
Jan 2024 – May 2024 · Senior Capstone
- Delivered four faculty-reviewed presentations on Nvidia's competitive position and long-term strategy.
- Built financial models and market forecasts based on AI hardware demand cycles.
02
Southwest Christmas Crisis Report
Aug 2023 – Dec 2023 · Research Report
- Analyzed root causes of Southwest Airlines' 2022 operational meltdown and leadership recovery measures.
- Directed written and oral presentation to a class of 30+ students.
03
U-Pods
Jan 2023 – May 2023 · Junior Marketing Project
- Conceptualized a campus sleep pod business targeting commuter students with long class gaps.
- Surveyed roughly 100 students to validate demand and designed an operational model.
Toolkit
Skills & Tools
Research & Strategy
Market Research
Competitive Analysis
Market Sizing
Go-to-Market Research
Pricing Research
Medical Device Strategy
Finance & Modeling
Financial Modeling
Revenue Forecasting
COGS & OpEx Modeling
Financial Reporting
Portfolio Reconciliation
Valuation
Engineering & Clinical
Clinical Engineering
Medical Device Design
Biomaterials
Biosensors
Sterilization & Autoclave
SOLIDWORKS
Human Physiology
Data & Software
Advanced Excel
VLOOKUP & Pivot Tables
Data Analysis
Software Test Design
Defect Documentation
Credentials
Certifications
SOLIDWORKS: Simulation for Finite Element Analysis
LinkedIn Learning
Introductory Human Physiology
Duke University / Coursera
Get In Touch
Let's start a
conversation.
Open to conversations about biomedical engineering research, medical device roles, and market analysis work. The fastest way to reach me is email.