Personal Portfolio

Bio

I’m Ben Morrissey, a first-year student at Georgia Tech.

I’m exploring the intersection of software and hardware -- and how theoretical concepts can be applied in real life. I enjoy combining creativity and logic to solve problems. Some of my other interests are basketball, soccer, weightlifting, chess, watching TV shows, skiing, playing guitar, and reading.

Projects

Spinning Robot ▼

Created a spinning robot with Raspberry Pi Pico and Python. It features real-time directional control via angle input and calculates the shortest path. (one wheel rotates, the other moves it forward). I implemented calibration algorithms to convert PWM duty cycles to consistent wheel speeds. This project served as an intro to embedded software development and electronics -- and I'm excited to do more complex Raspberry Pi projects in the future!

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Dotify ⠙⠕⠞⠊⠋⠽ ▼

Awarded 2nd place in HackGT for hardware with Dotify, an AI-powered Braille label printer. I led frontend (TypeScript), backend (Python, Gemini API integration), and collaborated on firmware development (C++) for servo control and Braille embossing. I learned a lot about software development, AI, and embedded systems. It was my first hackathon (36 hours) and I had a lot of fun.

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Experience & Organizations

HyTech Racing

As it's my first semester, so far I've completed the new-member training and joined the firmware sub team
I learned C++ firmware development with PlatformIO, how the team collaborates with GIT, and how to design schematics and PCBs with Altium Designer

Schoolhouse Tutoring

I created interactive lesson plans and hosted sessions for calculus and SAT
Received 100% positive feedback in 90+ student reviews, emphasizing patience, interactive teaching, accuracy, and my ability to create tangible results

Vector Textiles

I interned with a local startup (Cary, NC) during my junior and senior years of high school
I managed the company website, integrating data visualization and collecting relevant articles to promote patent-pending chemical-free mosquito-resistant technology
Also researched target markets in preparation for launch

Contact

Email: benmorr2006@gmail.com