Software and Systems Design

• EECS 3311 – Software Design: Applied object-oriented principles and advanced software design patterns (Factory, Observer, Strategy, Singleton) to large-scale Java systems emphasizing maintainability and modularity.

• EECS 4312 – Software Requirements Engineering: Focused on requirement modeling, verification, and validation using UML, SPIN, and Linear Temporal Logic (LTL). Conducted model checking for system correctness and consistency.

• EECS 3215 – System Design: Explored real-time embedded system design, system reliability, and architectural modeling. Designed modular and scalable digital systems with timing and performance constraints.

• EECS 2030 – Advanced Object-Oriented Programming: Implemented complex Java applications using inheritance, polymorphism, unit testing (JUnit), and data structure optimization. Strengthened abstraction, encapsulation, and reusable code practices.

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Embedded and Hardware Systems

• EECS 3216 – Digital Systems Engineering: Developed FPGA-based embedded designs using Verilog HDL and Quartus Prime. Implemented synchronous circuits, finite state machines (FSMs), and hardware verification through simulation and timing analysis.

• EECS 3201 – Digital Logic Design: Built combinational and sequential logic systems using TTL components and HDL simulation. Designed arithmetic circuits and control logic for embedded platforms.

• EECS 1011 – Computational Thinking through Mechatronics: Introduced microcontroller-based hardware design using Arduino. Designed and coded autonomous prototypes including Bluetooth car and self-watering plant systems integrating sensors, motors, and relays.

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Networking and Communications

• EECS 3213 – Communication Networks: Covered TCP/IP stack, signal encoding, error detection, and LAN/WAN architectures. Analyzed routing algorithms, IPv6, congestion control, and IEEE 802.11 wireless standards.

• EECS 3214 – Design of the Internet: Studied core Internet architecture, DNS, NAT, and transport layer mechanisms. Conducted real-world packet analysis, traceroute experiments, and protocol debugging using Wireshark.

• EECS 4215 – Mobile Communications: Examined wireless propagation models, modulation schemes, LTE/5G frameworks, and QoS in cellular networks. Emphasized antenna systems, data transmission reliability, and signal optimization.

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Human-Centered:

• User Interface Design: Learned principles of usability, accessibility, and human-centered interaction. Created responsive prototypes focusing on layout hierarchy, cognitive load, and user testing feedback.

• C4 Capstone Housing Project: Collaborated across disciplines to build CommonKeys.org, an AI-integrated web platform improving affordable housing access. Enhanced teamwork, client communication, and design thinking through partnership with Engage.

• ​ENG 1102 – Prototype Development using 3D Printing:
  Focused on design thinking and rapid prototyping through hands-on use of Fusion 360 and Ultimaker Cura. Modified existing 3D models and developed a new design optimized for a 45-minute print cycle. Gained experience in CAD modeling, additive manufacturing, and design communication identifying real-world problems and translating them into functional, manufacturable solutions. Strengthened problem-solving, creativity, and adaptability by working individually on 3D-printed prototypes.

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