• Intensive one-year shoe design and manufacturing program at the 99-year-old Italian footwear school
• Designed a complete brand and 9-style footwear collection, presented through technical linework and photorealistic Photoshop renders
• Hand-patterned roughly 50 classic and modern designs for men and women — taping lasts, springing base shells, rotating pieces, and paper testing patterns
• Hand-constructed 7 finished shoes spanning men's and women's sneakers and classic models
• Applied industry-standard digital patterning, grading, and 3D modeling (iCAD3D+, Rhino)

• B.S. in Engineering Physics (Minors: Digital Design, Mathematics)
• Honors: Physics Honors Society, Dean's List, Atlantic 10 Commissioner's Honor Roll, Fordham Recognition Scholarship, National Merit Finalist

• Three-week footwear design intensive
• Coursework: Orthographic sketching, design inspiration, product storytelling

• Brought 6 designs to market for the brand's inaugural women's collection, with 10 additional styles developed for upcoming men's lines
• Produced hand sketches and concept renderings to develop design direction with the CEO
• Created professional 3D models and renderings with iCAD3D+
• Built a custom application using AI-assisted development to automate tech pack creation, cutting per-style documentation time by roughly 80%
• Developed a clear vision, mission, and values to guide the brand

• Improved studio efficiency by designing and fabricating:
  • Five metal trays with Fusion 360, waterjet, press brake, and finishing work
  • Ten cardboard spools with Rhino, laser, and industrial hot glue
  • Two fan stands with Fusion 360, Metal-Mizer, MIG welding, and assembly
• Advanced client projects through four iterative design cycles
• Prototyped a camera sling, computer sleeve, and various small bags

• Assisted with project management and programmed automated IR control of TVs
• Designed a lightbox for camera calibration in collaboration with Bill Dieter of Terrazign

• Coordinated and participated in creating 50 meals per week for people in need.