University of Illinois · Urbana-Champaign

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Engineering & CS coursework from UIUC — CAD projects, app development, and hands-on problem solving.

CAD · Assembly Modeling
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Tamagotchi Design In CAD

Using principles from ME170 and Autodesk Fusion 360, I created a fully modeled Tamagotchi device using bottom-up parametric modeling techniques and produced a complete assembly drawing suited for manufacturing. This marked my first major CAD project within UIUC's Mechanical Engineering curriculum.

Autodesk Fusion 360 Bottom-Up Modeling Assembly Drawing ME170

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Design Thinking · Team Project
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Modular Charging Block

My team conducted user interviews with UIUC students to identify pain points in dorm life. The result: a modular charging block that lets students eliminate tangled cords and a mess of adapters. The design features customizable block arrangements and interlocking clamps — so every student can build the layout that works best for their space.

User Research Autodesk Fusion 360 Modular Design ME170 Team Project

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CS124 · App Development
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Neighborhood Labor App

Inspired by growing up in New Lenox, Illinois — where I would shovel snow and mow lawns for elderly neighbors — I built an app that connects laborers with people who need physical tasks done. The goal was to make it easier for communities to come together and help one another.

I used my programming background alongside what I learned in CS124 to efficiently develop the app — leveraging Claude Code to integrate features and bring the idea to life. The app is built primarily in Java and developed in Android Studio.

Java Android Studio CS124 Mobile Development
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// android app · CS124 · Java

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Google Firebase Authentication
Live Feed of Posts
Direct Messaging
In-App Notifications
App Customization
Profile Settings
Post Filters
Review System
Negotiation Features
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ME270 · Design for Manufacturability
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Factory Simulation Project

Spanning an entire semester, this project simulated the experience of running a real factory. Using principles from ME270 — Design for Manufacturability, our team designed products across multiple manufacturing processes including injection molding, machining, and 3D printing — optimizing each for cost efficiency without sacrificing quality or performance.

The course pushed us to think like engineers and manufacturers simultaneously — running simulations, applying tolerances and GD&T, and even fabricating select designs hands-on in the workshops. It bridged the gap between the classroom and the factory floor.

Injection Molding Machining 3D Printing GD&T ME270
ME270 Factory Project Report Cover
ME270 Factory Project Report
~50 pages · Design for Manufacturability
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ME270 Factory Project Report
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