Most Recent Projects

Throughout this semester of classes, I found myself working on multiple projects that applied what I learned in the classroom to real-life applications. Here are a few samples.

Investments - Professor Pegaret Pichler


This semester's project involved the use of Stocktrak software to actively manage a portfolio of stocks, options and bonds. My group conducted weekly meetings to discuss the status of our portfolio, current market news, and our immediate short-term and long term plans of action. This was a very meaningful and helpful experience in that the group members each contributed their own opinions of how to manage the portfolio. In the end, we used everybody's advice and input and ended up with over a 6% return over the course of a semester.

Organizational Behavior - Professor Rae Andre


My group project during this semester involved heavy use of team building activities and leadership development to complete several case studies. One particular case study that stood out was called the Penmark Challenge. Basically, for this project, each of the 8 groups within the class needed to submit proposals as to how they would run a hypothetical production facility. The class then voted on the best idea and that idea was used to actually run the simulation in class. Our group was the winner and we had the privilege of running the simulation with the class. This was a very rewarding experience in that I played the leader of the entire classroom. In the end, the actual production numbers were not as high as we predicted. However, that experience has given me great leadership experience and allowed me to first hand experience the leadership process.

A Few Photography Works

Photography has always been a passion of mine. I took a few photography courses in high school and currently I shoot for leisure and have a personal album. Here are some samples of my work:

Huntington Ave. & The Prudential Center 

Acadia National Park, ME

Dodge Hall, Northeastern University, Boston MA

Huntington Ave. & Mass Ave.

Golf as a Tool for Problem Solving

One of my biggest hobbies is playing Golf. I have been playing since the age of 14 and although I have learned many things from my years of playing, I am still far from perfect. What amazes me about the game of golf is the mental aspect behind it. Golf is not simply a game of clubs and fairways, rather a more mental challenge. In order to truly excel, one must be able to understand their limits and play the game in a way that allows for improvement.

What I mean by this is the countless amounts of time that one must deal with stress and mistakes on the golf course. In a particular round, I will make anywhere between ten to thirty mistakes, whether it's club selection, shot approach, aim, putting line, etc. However, I now realize that what makes a good golfer is not simply how many mistakes one makes, but rather how they deal with the mistakes. In my younger years, I would frequently become frustrated and take my anger out in frustration by swinging harder to get the ball to go where I want it to. The great thing about golf is that if you do this, the ball will do the opposite. Instead, to be able to shoot consistent shots with accuracy and power, one must learn to slow down their swing and focus on form rather than power.

This concept of stress and anger management has helped me immensely in the real world once I began to realize that this idea does not exclusively pertain to the golf course. In fact, I realize more and more as I continue my college experience that heated anger and frustration often times solves nothing. I have taken a new approach on life in that I am beginning to solve problems not by trying to swing harder at the ball, but to gather and compose myself to create a quality, well-thought shot. Now I can really argue my case to anybody who tells me "Golf is just a game".

A Day in the Life of a Melting Pot Employee

As you may have noticed in my resume that is attached, I have spent two years working at The Melting Pot. If you don't know what that is, its a nation wide chain restaurant serving many different kinds of delicious fondues such as cheese and chocolate. The best part about eating at the Melting Pot is the actual experience for the customers. The following video is part of the chocolate fondue presentation.

Anyways, here is a typical four course dinner at the Melting Pot. 

Course 1 - Cheese

Queso Fundido

A fondue version of the classic Mexican dish combining Fontina, Gruyere, and Gran Queso cheeses, fresh jalapenos, crumbled Chorizo and a hint of fresh lime

Course 2 - Salad

Shrimp Ceviche Salad

A refreshing blend of citrus-marinated shrimp atop avocado puree and tortilla chips served with tropical fruit pico de gallo and a side of mixed greens tossed with a lime vinaigrette

Course 3 - Entree

Fondue Fusion

Cold-Water Lobster Tail, Filet Mignon, Chimichurry Sirloin, Garlic Piri Piri Shrimp, Mole-Marinated Chicken Breast, Citrus-Marinated Pork Tenderloin, Fire-Roasted Corn Salsa Ravioli

Course 4 - Chocolate 

Dark and Dulce Chocolate Fondue

Classic flavor combination featuring our bittersweet dark chocolate and sweet, thick dulce de leche accented with coarse sea salt