The person behind the company
My name is Tony. I have been doing IT professionally since 2007. I have CompTIA and ISC2 certifications. I graduated from North Carolina State University with a B.S. in Computer Engineering on May 5, 2023. My time at NCSU has increased my skill set.
I served as the vice president for the Cyber Security club and the Linux club. I learned to solder and desolder in my embedded systems courses. I also learned to measure electronic components extensively with lab equipment for many of my courses. Also, I have taken several courses that required proofs by the time I graduated with my bachelors degree. So, I have touched on everything from the theoretical to the practical. With a little information, I can do a lot.
I was an engaged student member of the IEEE, ACM, MAA, AMA, APS.
Innovative Solutions
For my senior design project, I attended a course at NCSU called Engineering Entrepreneurship Program.
Teamwork
A team consisting of a computer engineer, two chemical engineers and three mechanical engineers. We were called SafeAir. Our project was called Optimal Oxygen.
Carbon Monoxide
For our project we monitored carbon monoxide for residential garages under forty degree weather. The reason for this is that carbon monoxide detectors in homes do not work under forty degree weather.
Life Saving
That is why there are deaths attributed to carbon monoxide poisoning in garages usually during the winter. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. It is lighter than air, which means it fills from the top down. It can go through walls into the home undetected. Also, when the garage door is opened with the car running inside, carbon monoxide can still kill you.
My role
As the sole computer engineer, I designed the circuit and wrote the software for this project. I connected my circuit to the MSP430 and Arduino. The MSP430 monitored the carbon monoxide and triggered other components. The Arduino sent a message to the call center. When the temperature in the garage fell below forty degrees a heater touching the sensor turns on until the ambient temperature rises above forty degrees.
Ventilation
When the carbon monoxide reached a certain level the alarm was triggered. Then, we were able to turn on a fan, open a garage door and send a message to the call center. So that the call center would call the residents to check on them. If no one answers, the call center informs emergency responders that there is a carbon monoxide poisoning in the residential garage with the address. An ambulance is sent for assistance. The garage door opens for the carbon monoxide to expel, reducing the amount of carbon monoxide per area. The fan turns on for ventilation and to push the carbon monoxide out of the garage. Saving seconds saves lives.
Sharing is Caring
I did many other cool projects at NCSU for courses and on my own. Why am I sharing this? I am showing my ability to not only create circuits and software but also modify electronics.
Industry & Community
After graduating I continue to enrich my abilities in IT as I follow technology associations such as CompTIA, ISC2, ITI, TCG, etc.; technology standards organizations such as ISO, IEC, IETF, IRTF, etc. and various RFCs. I also continue to serve my community by volunteering at local Cyber Security events. I enjoy attending Quantum Computing events in my free time.
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