Tech Core Projects
by Jaclyn Fisher
Student
DeVry University
These projects laid the groundwork for applying theory to practice to both engineering and physics fundamentals. I designed a Virtual Traffic Light Controller to apply logic and coding concepts, used a circuit simulator to explore electrical systems, and carried out physics projects that measured motion, energy, and real-world forces. Together, these projects developed my problem-solving skills, strengthened my technical foundation, and showed how theory connects to practical, measurable results.
Circuit Simulation
This is a smart home automation and security system prototype. Programmed using a virtual emulator, this project covered the fundamental concept of the IoT by integrating hardware, software, and networks into an entire system.
Virtual Traffic Light Controller
This is a practical device application developed and prototyped as a possible real world device solution in the Internet of Things (IoT)
Physics in Action
A Sensor-based Exploration Of Motion, Energy, And Magnetism
This project proves that physics is not just crunching numbers. I got to explore how physics shows up in real life: from dropping objects to test gravity, to proving that energy really does transform but never disappears, to seeing how magnets can flip polarity through the Hall Effect. Along the way, I worked with data, graphs, and calculations to back up the theory with evidence. The end result was a project that made abstract ideas like motion, energy, and electromagnetism feel practical and connected to the world around us.
Applied Network Defense and Threat Analysis
This project demonstrates practical cybersecurity experience in securing network infrastructures and analyzing threats across multiple layers of defense using the following:
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Intrusion Analysis using Wireshark
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OpenSSL Encryption and Certificate Management
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Snort Intrusion Detection Configuration
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Live Memory Analysis
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Firewall Design and Implementation