• Thesis: User-Centric Development and Evaluation of a Thermal Control Device for Office Use

• Designed a prototype applying user-centered methods.

• Developed functional prototype with 3D modeling/printing, electronics and programming skills.

• Designed, executed and analyzed usability and user experience tests.

• Documented and presented findings, highlighting insights that shaped the product’s development.

• Acted as the first point of contact for students, providing support for technical and design issues, including troubleshooting problems with code, electronics and physical prototyping.

• Oversaw project timelines, ensuring milestones were achieved as planned.

• Assessed and prioritized teams needs to maintain steady project progress for all.

• Utilized a range of prototyping tools, including 3D Printer, Laser Cutter, Figma, ProtoPie, and Arduino, to support and mentor students in their design and development processes.

• Gained hands-on experience with Python, JavaScript, and Node-RED for rapid prototyping and system integration.

• Facilitated workshops and tutorials, simplifying complex concepts to enhance the learning experience.

• Created new UI design teaching materials for a course that received high-quality teaching award.

• Developed and optimized shared workspace usability and improved inter-team communication, resulting in a significant increase in user satisfaction and the efficient use of the shared workspace more than doubled.

  • Before pictures of workspace at https://www.flickr.com/photos/31491173@N07/52573976709/

  • End result can be viewed at https://vilhonpaja.aalto.fi/en/facilities

• Courses I worked on:

  • Sähköpaja

  • Elektroniikkapaja

  • Protopaja

  • Networked Partnering and Product Innovation

  • Design Thinking and Advanced Prototyping

• Addressed technical challenges related to remote learning.

• Created remote assignments that could be assessed, ensuring continued student engagement.

• Taught various subjects across multiple grade levels.

• Adapted teaching styles to maintain a positive learning environment.

• Loading and unloading tasks of aircraft cargo.

• Operating ground service equipment, such as tugs, and belt loaders, to safely and efficiently handle cargo.

• Following safety protocols and responding to changes in weather, equipment status, or flight schedules to maintain operational safety.

• Soldered and connected components, following precise techniques to maintain reliability and safety.

• Supported event setup and breakdown as a roadie, including stage assembly, lighting, and sound equipment installation.

• Operated technical equipment to ensure smooth event execution, troubleshooting issues as needed.

• Handled transportation and logistics as a van driver, safely transporting equipment to and from event sites.

• Collaborated with event organizers and team members to meet tight schedules and maintain a high standard of performance.

• Taught various subjects across multiple grade levels.

• Adapted teaching styles to maintain a positive learning environment.

Recognized for contributions to the bachelor level course “Design thinking and Advanced Prototyping”

Major: Human-Computer Interaction

Major: Electronics and Electrical Engineering

Minor: Computer Science