Performed product development lifecycle through ideation, research, planning, prototyping, and sourcing by communicating and negotiating with 20+ manufacturers to facilitate the supply chain of my keyboard.Modified and contributed to open-source software QMK in C to make the product more accessible to customers.Designed a custom PCB schematic using KiCad to create a scalable and customizable keyboard.Developed full stack e-commerce platform in Django to sell the finished configurable product.Researched material science, studying the unique characteristics of certain metals and plastics such as density, compression, flexibility, and sound signature to develop enhanced acoustics.Simulated and created parts using Fusion 360 CAD Software to develop keyboard designs.Accepted into UWM Ignite Incubator 2023-2024 Cohort and received mentorship, networking, and $5000 to partially fund manufacturing of the first 50 keyboards.Won $10,000 2024 Wisconsin JA Young Entrepreneur of the Year and inducted into WI Business Hall of Fame.Featured on FOX 6 News and CBS 58 for innovative work and entrepreneurship.

Developed volunteer-based design thinking course which enables students to solve problems in their community.Partnered with City of MKE and Milky Way Tech Hub to pilot 7-week program with high school students.Spoke to 179 attendees on “leveling the educational landscape by embracing AI for creative learning” at WI Tech Month’s Equity in Tech Summit to build a more inclusive, equitable tech workforce.Received $1000 donation to pay for course materials and program expansion.

Applied AI (Graph Neural Networks) using PyTorch to predict crack growth in grain structures after cyclic fatigue loading to determine material performance over time.Simulated crack growth and developed visual network graphs to improve visualization of node (grain) properties.Drafted paper to publish research findings in the International Journal of Fatigue.

Developed an iOS Transportation Mobile Application with a team of 3 other interns to provide a seamless experience on multiple platforms.Implemented an extensive network of 20 APIs to connect users to each other.Designed completely custom UI for Login, Home Page, Settings and Communications Page employing various security features such as biometric authentication in order to provide a secure and accessible experience.