Ian Hirsch

About Me

My goal is to merge a strong foundation in accounting with a passion for engineering, leveraging analytical skills and attention to detail to contribute to innovative engineering projects. I aim to bridge the gap between finance and engineering, applying expertise in accounting principles, financial analysis, and data interpretation to tackle challenges and drive sustainable solutions. I am committed to making a meaningful impact by combining diverse skill sets and actively participating in problem-solving and design within the engineering field.

Projects

Custom Built 3D Printer with Unique CoreXZ Motion System

Built a custom 3D printer using a combination of 3D printed and aluminum parts, showcasing strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills. Developed and implemented Wi-Fi connectivity and a web-based user interface, enabling remote control and monitoring of the 3D printer, demonstrating proficiency in C coding language.

Off-Grid Text Communications Device

Designed a custom pocketable device that allows users to message each other using a 915MHz radio channel. Utilized LoRa and Meshtastic communication protocols and designed a 3D printable case in CAD to house all selected antennas and the ESP32 mainboard.

Vapor Smoothing

Experimented with vapor smoothing ABS 3D printed parts using an acetone bath for better layer bonding and stronger, more finished-looking parts. This project is a work in progress, with plans to explore vapor-smoothed composite mold making.

CFD Solver Using C and Python

Developed a simple CFD solver in C using the Navier-Stokes equations to create a basic 2D fluid dynamics calculator. Python was implemented for visualizing the data outputs.