AnishPatel.

I built adaptive soccer equipment at a site serving 150+ participants, including a PVC lever kicker and a switch-activated leaf-blower launcher. Redesigning printed parts in Tinkercad increased their range of motion by 45° and reduced stiffness.

I produced 10+ assistive-device parts on Prusa and MakerBot printers, assembled a Prusa XL, and prepared prints in PrusaSlicer. I also supported equipment requests across ADAPT’s network of 50+ sites.

My other work included configuring a goalkeeping robot and building foldable, weighted drywall barricades with an interlocking mechanism. I converted the barricade design into digital models and fabrication drawings in SolidWorks, and researched adaptive gaming controls for people with mobility limitations.

I surveyed waste infrastructure across four neighborhoods, documenting litter hotspots, bin locations, and site conditions. I developed CAD concepts for public spaces around site dimensions, accessibility, and existing infrastructure. I also compared catch basins, permeable pavement, rain gardens, and underground detention to understand how each could reduce runoff and street flooding.

I lead activities for groups of 20–30 participants across three NYC DOE school locations, plan schedules and materials, and keep attendance and incident records. My supervisory work within the HeartShare program under DYCD oversight includes helping direct staff, addressing parents’ concerns, and resolving scheduling overlaps.