• Customized NFC embedded 3D prints for the leaders of The Villanova Leadership Program (VLP)

• Utilized AI program to recreate the program Logo for print application (also embedded NFC and magnets inside)

• Used this as an opportunity to meet with the leaders in person and advocate to speak as a keynote speaker for an upcoming VLP Meeting

One of my highlight projects from summer 2025 was the design and fabrication of a robotic arm with live simulation control. The system allows movements planned in a virtual program to be executed in real time by the physical arm. I co-designed the mechanical components in SolidWorks, ensuring precise tolerances and structural reliability, and fabricated every part using a Bambu Lab P1S Combo 3D printer.

Powered by servo motors and an Arduino microcontroller, the arm seamlessly integrates with a simulation program developed by my collugue. My focus was translating the digital CAD models into functional hardware (optimizing designs for printability, assembly, and performance) ultimately bringing the robot from concept to a fully operational prototype.

In collaboration with the Harrisburg STEAM Academy, this passion project was a combination of CAD Modeling (SOLIDWORKS), 3D printing (Bambu Lab P1S), Arduino coding, and rigorous problem solving.

 Utilizing "photoresistors", the code is able to take the change in voltage, and in turn move the "servo motors" a certain degree, to compensate for the appropriate value. This process was then replicated to function on both the X and Y axes, as demonstrated in the video.

 This project is still in the works, as the team is currently awaiting access to a CNC Milling Machine to manufacture a handful of the parts in-house at the STEAM Academy.

 The final result will have its own dedicated post on LinkedIn when that time comes!

NFC  = Near Field Communication (also known as “tap to pay”). 

By creating a “negative part” in the Bambu Lab Slicer Program and programming the print to pause at the right time, I was able to embed an NFC tag into a Villanova Logo properly sized to fit inside a wallet. 

Now at networking events, I will be able to show off some university pride while connecting with other professionals!

Utilizing CAD Modeling (SOLIDWORKS, Bambu Studio) and 3D printing (Bambu Lab P1S), I designed this custom display for your favorite music/album.

 A "Spotify Code" is generated and transformed into an SVG file, which can then be imported as an STL file into the Bambu Software. 

Once the design is finalized, a “negative part” is created in the Bambu Lab Slicer Program, and by programming the print to pause at the right time, I was able to embed an NFC tag programmed to the song's Spotify link.

 This design is functional and minimalistic, making it ideal for decor as well as gifts!

The Shaull Garden has been one of my favorite passion projects over the past few years, which is why, when volunteers started noticing broken and weathered parts around the garden, I knew I had to step in.

I was able to find models online for most of the replacement parts, but I wanted to highlight one part in particular that I had to design completely from scratch. The garden’s water barrel knob had broken, which made it really difficult to water the plants and even created a safety concern for the younger volunteers. Since the knob was tied to the garden’s main water source, it was an urgent fix.

The mechanism was based on a twelve-sided extrusion that connected the knob to a central screw. Using reference photos and the damaged part, I reverse-engineered the design in SOLIDWORKS. After several failed prototypes, I was finally able to print the final version using the Bambu Lab P1S Combo Printer. I was ecstatic to bring the part into the garden and see everything working again.