Formal Publications
2007
Improving Measurement Accuracy in Sensor Networks by an Object Model Generation and Application
Co-authored an IEEE Sensors paper with Dr. Leon Reznik. It was presented on October 29th, 2007 in Atlanta, GA at the IEEE Sensors 2007 Conference. Abstract, citation, and full paper available on IEEE's webpage. Author-prepared version available here.
School Papers
2008
CS Community: Sample Technical Interview
I prepared a sample technical interview for the Speed Networking Spectacular event hosted by the CSC. It contains some general info about the technical interview process, some sample technical questions, and a mind puzzler. The questions are based on examples from Programming Interviews Exposed: Secrets to Landing Your Next Job.
Independent Study: Character Segmentation and Classification
For my independent study, I investigated optical character recognition techniques and their application to recognizing text-based HIPs (methods used to distinguish human users and machines on the internet). This study is an extension of methods covered in neural networks and machine learning, computer vision, and artificial intelligence. The report includes experimental results of breaking the ASP Security Image Generator (CAPTCHA) v2.0 with a 72% success rate. Posting of source code is not currently planned.
Optical Character Recognition using Aritifical Neural Networks
Optical character recognition refers to the process of translating images of hand-written, typewritten, or printed text into a format understood by machines for the purpose of editing, indexing/searching, and a reduction in storage size. The OCR process is complicated by noisy inputs, image distortion, and differences between typefaces, sizes, and fonts. Artificial neural networks are commonly used to perform character recognition due to their high noise tolerance. This paper explores several OCR techniques which utilize ANN's. The presentation is available here.
Rule Based Expert System to Monitor an Office Environment
A rule-based expert system has been developed that can autonomously govern a building’s environment to optimize user comfort and energy consumption, whilst providing safety and monitoring functions. The expert system has been developed using the Java programming language and the Java Expert System Shell (JESS). Rules are stored as an external resource and can be modified in real time without requiring a rebuild of the entire project. Write-up 1 includes problem description, design considerations, and implementation details. Write-up 2 includes testing results and a comparison to another system.
2007
Featured Student Profile
A little blurb in the Computer Science Department's 'Undergraduate Quarterly' newsletter (Volume 2, Issue 1, Fall 20071) where I was spotlighted for my undergraduate activities. Many thanks to Christina for putting the newsletter together.
My Googley Adventure
A short piece I wrote for the RIT Office of Cooperative Education and Career Services about my amazing summer at Google in Mountain View, CA. Patrick Copeland, the director of Google Testing, recently blogged about my article.
Computer Security Awareness Survey
Designed questions, conducted an online survey, and analyzed the results from approximately 1000 respondents. The respondents were questioned about their computer security practices. The survey was conducted as part of my Security Measurement and Testing course taught by Dr. Leon Reznik.
Automating Human Verification
A paper on current methods of automating human verification for my Privacy and Security course taught by Warren R. Carithers. This is also what my thesis topic is based on.
Biometric Feature Extraction
A paper on a sample of current methods of biometric feature extraction for my Intelligent Secure Systems course taught by Dr. Leon Reznik.
2003-2006
I did actually write papers during this time, but I haven't had the chance to go through them and post any.
2002
Righting a Wrong
My RIT admissions essay that I wrote back in 2002 about an interesting experience I had involving the National Honor Society at New Fairfield High School in New Fairfield, CT.