My passion for engineering design and product development is grounded in a lifelong pursuit of innovation, creativity, and purpose-driven problem-solving. I approach every project whether educational or technical through three core guiding principles: Ideate, Design, Solve. These principles form the foundation of my practice as an educator, maker, and engineering enthusiast.

1. Ideate: Cultivating Innovative Thinking

I believe that great solutions begin with bold ideas. My process starts by encouraging open-ended exploration, critical questioning, and empathy-driven brainstorming. Drawing from Design Thinking and systems-based approaches, I engage students and teams in generating diverse ideas that address real-world needs. In my classroom and makerspace activities, I facilitate collaborative ideation sessions where learners are empowered to define problems, conduct stakeholder research, and explore sustainable, culturally relevant possibilities.

2. Design: Turning Concepts into Prototypes

Once an idea is refined, the next step is structured experimentation. I am especially passionate about the design and prototyping phase, where abstract concepts evolve into physical or digital prototypes. My work involves teaching and applying modern prototyping tools such as:

• 3D printing and additive manufacturing
  
  

• Laser cutting and CNC machining
  
  

• Electronics prototyping using Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and microcontrollers
  
  

• Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software and simulation tools
  
  

I advocate for an iterative design approach rapidly building, testing, and refining prototypes to achieve viable and user-friendly products. In both educational and professional contexts, this hands-on engagement promotes resilience, systems thinking, and technical confidence.

3. Solve: Engineering Meaningful Solutions

Ultimately, my goal is to empower learners and collaborators to become solution-oriented engineers. I emphasize data-informed evaluation, design refinement, and real-world application of prototypes. My students and peers are encouraged to test their designs against functional requirements and social contexts, ensuring each solution is practical, inclusive, and impactful.

In the spirit of continuous improvement, I integrate feedback loops, documentation protocols, and reflective practices into all development phases. Whether guiding students through NGSS-aligned engineering projects or designing professional training modules, I am driven by the desire to help individuals solve problems that matter.

Engineering design is more than just technical executio it is a mindset. Through ideating boldly, designing with intent, and solving with integrity, I seek to advance a culture of creative confidence, equity, and innovation. My commitment to using prototyping tools and digital fabrication technologies is a testament to the belief that great ideas deserve the opportunity to be built, tested, and improved.

I remain dedicated to nurturing the next generation of designers, engineers, and changemakers those who will not only imagine the future, but build it.