Portfolio & Case Studies

Work that
holds up.

Selected engagements across AI systems, cybersecurity research, full-stack development, and nonprofit technology. Every project documented, every decision logged.

Selected work

Four engagements. Different domains. Same standard.

Client ProjectMemphis, TN
Web DevelopmentNext.jsDesign Systems

Maxability LLC

Problem

No digital presence at all. Needed a professional marketing site to establish authority for Jim Garrick's 30+ years of Lean credentials and generate inbound inquiries for consulting programs.

What was built

Built a 13-page Next.js site with a custom dark/yellow design system, Framer Motion animation layer, full responsive audit from 320px to 1280px, SEO-complete metadata, sitemap, and Netlify deployment with redirect rules. Every design decision logged.

OutcomeFull production deployment — March 2026metrics pending
~2 weeks active development
Client ProjectTennessee
Full-Stack DevelopmentCloudHealthcare Nonprofit

Bridge of Aspirations Foundation

Problem

Zero digital infrastructure. A healthcare equity nonprofit needed a cloud-hosted platform to strengthen outreach, manage volunteer coordination, showcase clinics, and support online donations.

What was built

Designed and launched a full-stack cloud-hosted platform with secure login and registration, event management system, volunteer notes, clinic visibility, and online donation integration. Built outside class requirements as a community initiative.

OutcomeTTU Media Team feature for community impact. Stronger digital presence aligned with healthcare equity and nursing scholarship mission.
Multi-semester project
Research ContractTTU / Vanderbilt University
CybersecurityAI/MLAutonomous SystemsResearch

DoD-Contracted Research (TTU / Vanderbilt)

Problem

Secure sensor fusion systems in autonomous vehicles against adversarial attacks — GPS spoofing, frame injection, and cyber-physical risks in real-world operating conditions.

What was built

Simulated adversarial attacks in the CARLA autonomous driving simulator. Developed GPS-based PID navigation with resilience measures. Designed and evaluated an attack detection pipeline under realistic threat conditions.

OutcomeIEEE publication at MWSCAS 2025. Invited back post-departure as engineering consultant to advise on continuing infrastructure development and AI model planning.
~1 academic year
Competition
AI/MLAlgorithmsOptimization

Portobello Hackathon

Problem

Optimize pallet stacking and delivery route efficiency for warehouse and logistics operations — a constrained combinatorial problem with real operational data.

What was built

Led a team to build an AI-integrated solution using Monte Carlo Tree Search (MCTS), A*, and greedy search algorithms with Oracle data integration. Presented findings and technical approach directly to executives.

Outcome1st place — Best Technological Innovation
48-hour hackathon

Also built

More work on request.

Full-StackNode.jsGCPScrum

Field Missions of Tennessee

Full-stack Node.js / MariaDB portal on Google Cloud Platform for a medical outreach nonprofit. Role-based access control, secure auth, CI/CD pipeline. Led the development team as Scrum Master.

Client Project

Additional case studies are available on request — including work under NDA, early-stage client projects, and academic collaborations.

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