stev.ca is my most recent project! Creating this website was a learning experience for me, as I had no prior experience with the languages. Using html, CSS, and a litle bit of javascript, I was able to create a site that I hope helps to showcase my portfolio. To keep learning, I'll be creating more websites in the future, as well as updating this one with new code periodically.

In this project, I worked with another biomechanical engineering student and three occupational therapy (OT) students to create a customized ileostomy bag for a client with severe vision impairment. Because the client could not see the ilesostomy bag, she had trouble aligning it properly with the stoma, resulting in unwanted leaking of fluid. IDDOV process was used to acheive six sigma, and the satisfaction of the client. Our solution was to add a medical-grade putty to the backside of the bag, where the stoma is inserted. Becuase the putty was flexible, it created a seal around the stoma, and prevented the leaking of intestinal fluid. It also required less precision than a standard ileostomy bag, so the clients declining vision was less impactful.

In this project, I worked with 3 other mechanical engineering students to design a gearbox that optimized speed and towing power. After the design phase, a 3D printer was used to print the gearbox housing, shafts, and gears. As part of the "MECH 323 - Machine Design" class, our gearbox was attached to a model vehicle, and tested on both its top speed and how far it could tow a load.

In this project, I worked with 3 other engineering students to solve a problem the Tea Room, a local coffee shop, was having with composting their used coffee grounds. While they had possession of vermicomposting bins (wigwams), they were usuccessful in vermicomposting due to the acidic nature of the coffee grounds. This acidity led to the soil in the bin becoming acidic, which made the environment unhabitable for the worms. The solution was for the shop to also compost eggshells and other basic organic products along with the coffee grounds, to balance the pH of the compost.

In this project, I worked with 3 other mechanical engineering students to create a prototype wind turbine. Special care was taken to follow proper engineering design process, to satisfy the stakeholders, and to create a prototype that was effective and environmentally friendly. The prototype was tested on maximum power output and average power output over a 5-minute span in a simulation of possible wind conditions.