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Raspberry Pi-based Smart Fridge Device

The scope of this project is to create a device that enables traditional fridges to have additional functionalities, using RPi 4, an ultrasonic proximity sensor HC-SR04, a temperature-humidity-pressure sensor BME680, and a 16x2 Character LCD.

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Rear Suspension Prototype

This group project involved the design and manufacture of a “model” vehicle rear suspension. Our successful design satisfied all requirements described, with the objective of minimizing the cost of the final submission of the prototype.

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Thermo-Acoustics Engine Manufacturing

Programmed toolpaths and CNC-machined components of a thermo-acoustic engine from aluminum and brass.

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Black Comedy Scenic Design and Build

My first experience as a Scenic Designer, designing a late 60s apartment in the UK for the play Black Comedy by Peter Shaffer.

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When We Were Young and Unafraid Scenic Build

As a Master Carpenter, this project was challenging as this show used the same theatre space as Julius Caesar while the two opening dates were two weeks apart. This 70s set was of a kitchen area of a family-run inn from the play When We Were Young and Unafraid by Sarah Treem.

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Christopher Tocci's SGA Presidential Campaign

As the campaign manager, I was responsible for creating and distributing publicity materials to the campus, to build name recognition as well as increase voting turnout, all within a week duration.

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Proof Lighting Design

My first experience as a designer in a theatre production, working on the show Proof by David Auburn.

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An Analysis of Centro de Acopio de Reciclables in Ciudad del Saber, Panama

Studied, analyzed, and recommended practices related to the operations and quality management of the recycling center in Ciudad del Saber, Panama.

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Arduino-based Medical Tricorder

Incorporate different sensors, such as barometer, accelerometer, pulse sensor, and thermometer. Design a housing case for the electronics with 3D printing and machining.

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3D-printed Iris Mechanism

Worked in team of three to design and 3D-print a modified iris mechanism. Familiarized with concepts of tolerances and advantages and limitations of additive manufacturing.

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Carrie Scenic Design and Build

This design project challenged me to design a set with a small budget for Carrie the musical, which has many different physical settings.

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Alice in Wonderland Stage Managing

Through this project and my previous experiences, I explored how my role helped realize the script and the technical elements. This project posed three major challenges: safety, scheduling, and communications.

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Beta Theta Pi Newsletter Publications

I serve as the editor and designer for this project, which aims to improve the communications between the fraternity and external parties, by creating a new newsletter that conveys important updates, as well as editorial content.

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Simple Harmonic Motion Identity

A rebranding for the Simple Harmonic Motion A Capella group I was in at WPI, for our 25th annual show

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AmpUp! Personal Protective Equipment

A summer internship group project, working with Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic, to design a technological solution that aims to solve a biomedical problem related to the COVID-19 outbreak.

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An Analysis of Ford Model A Driveshaft

Study of the Ford Model A driveshaft, looking at design objectives, constraints, loading conditions, material selection, and process selection.

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Improving the Efficiency of Wooberry

Using data collection to further improve the efficiency at the local business, Wooberry Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt.

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Julius Caesar Scenic Build

This project is a modern take of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, setting the setting as a war between two gangs in New York City in the 70s. The physical setting was designed to be in a subway station.

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The T.E.C. Schools Branding Packet

The graphic identities of The T.E.C. Schools needed a fresher look, while maintaining the three tenets of Think, Explore, Create.

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Beta Theta Pi Graphic Designs

A collection of the highlighted graphic designs I made for different events for Beta Theta Pi

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Automatic Sprinkler System Design for a Grocery Store

A theoretical automatic sprinkler system for Tasty Food Mart, Boston, MA

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