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Case Studies

Featured projects from energy, defense, and aerospace—each with problem statements, approaches, and outcomes.

Real-Time Operations UI for Autonomous Racing

Real-Time Operations UI for Autonomous Racing

R&D PartnershipMission-Critical UIReal-Time Systems
Caltech & Beyond Limits | R&D Partnership | 2023-2024

Challenge: Design real-time decision support interface enabling split-second operational decisions at 200+ mph while managing extreme latency constraints and operator cognitive load in high-stakes environments.

Outcome: Delivered operator-centric mission-critical UI that translated R&D sensor fusion capabilities into actionable telemetry visualization, supporting Caltech's competition in autonomous racing at speeds exceeding 200 mph.

Impact: Successfully bridged advanced research prototypes with operational requirements in safety-critical, real-time performance environment.
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Knowledge Base Ops (KBOps): Hybrid AI Knowledge-Base with Classifier Reasoner (Mars Rover Heritage)

Knowledge Base Ops (KBOps): Hybrid AI Knowledge-Base with Classifier Reasoner (Mars Rover Heritage)

Coming SoonPre-GTMR&D
Designed and product-managed a core knowledge management component for a hybrid AI platform. This internal infrastructure supports authoring, versioning, and reasoning of operational knowledge. (Details coming soon)
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No-Code Authoring Platform for DoD Educators

No-Code Authoring Platform for DoD Educators

B2GGTMPlatform
Helped an R&D team define, prototype, and scale a no-code authoring platform from proof-of-concept to a field-ready product, tailored for DoD medical educators. Delivered a usable MVP that aligned with government contracting constraints and instructional design needs.
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SaaS Business Platform for EdTech: Pivot from K–12 to Medical Education

SaaS Business Platform for EdTech: Pivot from K–12 to Medical Education

B2BStrategic Expansion
Led a strategic pivot of an education platform, repositioning it from K–12 into the medical vertical. Built modular SaaS components, shaped the product narrative, and guided the design of an ecosystem approach for authoring, delivery, and analytics.
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Perceptual-Adaptive Learning Modules (PALMs): From Cognitive Science to Product PoC

Perceptual-Adaptive Learning Modules (PALMs): From Cognitive Science to Product PoC

POCProductizationMVPPoVGTM
Delivered perceptual-adaptive learning experiences via a no-code authoring system. Focused on improving training outcomes and instructional agility for DoD educators, resulting in adoption, repeat contracts, and revenue traction.
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