Hi, I'm Alex!
I'm a mechanical engineer graduated with a Bachelors of Science from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. I love to make stuff, so be sure to check out some of the things I've made below! To get more information, see some photos, and get a peek into my process, click on the "Learn More" button!
NASA's HERC Competition - For my senior design course, I helped design a Task Tool for NASA's Human Exploration Rover Challenge!
Proton Pack - I built an award-winning 3D printed Proton Pack from Ghostbusters!
Eagle Project - I organized and led a renovation project to restore the interior courtyard of Lake Zurich Middle School South!
Laser-Engraved Coasters - Using a Glowforge, I made some custom laser-engraved cork coasters!
Automatic Watering System - I coded an Arduino that can detect the moisture in a plant and will water the soil if it gets too dry!
The Batman - I hand-crafted an award-winning cosplay based on Matt Reeves' The Batman!
"Desert's Kiss" Dice Tower - I painted and wired a "Desert's Kiss" Dungeons and Dragons Dice Tower with LED eyes!
Halloween Lantern - I repainted, weathered, and rewired a Spirit Halloween lantern in one day!
Ghost Trap and PKE Meter - Using toy models, I modified, wired LEDs, and repainted a PKE Meter and Ghost Trap from Ghostbusters!
The Mandalorian - I hand-made a cosplay based on Din Djarin from The Mandalorian!
Gameboy Color IPS Mod - Using a FunnyPlaying IPS screen kit, I restored my childhood Gameboy Color!
Spider-Man Sweatshirt & Mask - I designed a Spider-Man sweatshirt and incorporated it into a cosplay!
Staff of Ra Headpiece - Using a custom resin mold and 3D printing, I recreated the headpiece of the Staff of Ra from Raiders of the Lost Ark!