Projects
A collection of Alex's engineering projects, from home automation to hackathons to custom PC builds.
SmartDew Home Irrigation System
Team leader for this senior design project. The SmartDew uses battery-powered sensors and cloud-based intelligence to collect dew and distribute it to the plants in the garden.
Mycroft Home Assistant
Based on the mycroft.ai project, this device replaces a Google Home or Alexa product. This project required knowledge of Linux systems including Pulse Audio, Git, and Debian configuration.
ShellHacks Driving Nanny
In 2022 Alex participated in Shellhacks, the largest hackathon in Florida. With his team, Alex created the Driving Nanny to help new drivers make sure they are driving safely.
PC Build and Repair
Alex has been building and repairing small electronics for decades. He has built custom Small Form Factor PCs, repaired dozens of electronic devices, and even repaired a Surface Pro (iFixit repairability score of 2/10).