CrunchLabs Space Selfie

I Successfully Deployed My Face to LEO

There are selfies, and then there’s my space selfie, a photo that quite literally has Earth as its backdrop. Thanks to the Space Selfie project by Mark Rober and CrunchLabs, I got to send a picture of my family into orbit aboard the SAT GUS satellite and have it photographed against the majestic curve of our planet. 🚀 How It Happened I uploaded my photo … Continue reading I Successfully Deployed My Face to LEO

Mach Maxima Sticky post

Mach Maxima: A Supersonic Rocket Project

The Journey Begins On February 2, 2023, I embarked on an exhilarating project to build a high power rocket capable of breaking the sound barrier. The vision for this rocket, aptly named “Mach Maxima,” was my most ambitious project to date. I chose the Mach1 Chimera 65 kit for its ability to withstand supersonic flight and quality of components. This kit includes a 65mm filament … Continue reading Mach Maxima: A Supersonic Rocket Project

Dell Inspiron

Dell Inspiron 2-in-1: Unleashing Power and Elegance in Pebble Green

Even though it was difficult to narrow down all of the available options and actually make a decision and stick with it, I finally purchased a new laptop! As a tech enthusiast with a passion for pushing the boundaries of creativity and productivity, the Dell Inspiron 2-in-1 14″ FHD+ Touch Laptop in Pebble Green (Model i7425-A266PBL-PUS) has proven to be an absolute game-changer in my … Continue reading Dell Inspiron 2-in-1: Unleashing Power and Elegance in Pebble Green

NAR National Sport Launch 2022

The Rocketry Organization of South Carolina at Orangeburg (ROSCO) hosted the National Association of Rocketry’s (NAR’s) National Sport Launch (NSL) 2022 in Dalzell, South Carolina, May 28th through May 30th. NSL is the National Association of Rocketry’s pinnacle sport rocketry event. We had great weather all three days – mostly clear skies with light winds and temperatures in the low to mid 90s. The club … Continue reading NAR National Sport Launch 2022

Data Interrogation: What’s Hiding in Your Organization’s Data?

Due to the Corona virus pandemic of 2020, my presentation for the Chicago chapter Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) 60th Annual Seminar was cancelled. It was an honor to have my proposal selected and I hope to have many more opportunities to speak about data analytics in the future. In the meantime, and amidst the chaos, I figured I could at least share the knowledge … Continue reading Data Interrogation: What’s Hiding in Your Organization’s Data?

Get Hyped | Data Analytics

There exists a lot of hype around the phrases “Data Analytics” and “Continuous Monitoring” in the audit world today. Most audit conferences and workshops include sections on both topics, often combined under the same theme. The reality of developing a data analytics program geared towards the future for an organization and for audit depends on achieving success in three categories: Management Support Understanding the Systems … Continue reading Get Hyped | Data Analytics