Projects

2901 Honors Digital Systems Tech Research Protect 

Area of Research: Cryptocurrency

Research Team and Focus: Conducted a collaborative research project as part of a three-member team to explore the fundamentals and applications of cryptocurrency.

Blockchain Foundation: Studied the underlying technology of blockchain, understanding its role as the backbone of cryptocurrency transactions and data integrity.

Types of Cryptocurrencies: Investigated various cryptocurrency types, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others, analyzing their unique features and applications.

Advantages and Disadvantages: Evaluated the benefits cryptocurrencies offer to individuals and corporations, such as decentralization, speed, and cost efficiency, while also addressing challenges like volatility, regulatory concerns, and security risks.

Case Study – Tesla Inc.: Analyzed Tesla’s involvement in cryptocurrency, focusing on its use of digital assets in transactions and asset management, such as accepting Bitcoin for payments and holding cryptocurrency as part of its financial strategy.

Future of Cryptocurrency: Explored emerging trends in digital currencies, including Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), discussing their potential impact on the global financial system and the future of digital payments.

Critical Analysis: Combined theoretical knowledge and real-world case studies to provide a balanced perspective on the current state and future potential of cryptocurrency.

2903 Honors Financial & Managerial Accounting for Decision Making 

Project Overview: Worked on a financial and managerial accounting project where we created financial statements for Kellanova 2023 public financial performance, including several key analyses.

Financial Statements: Developed four core financial sheets for Kellanova, including the 2023 Income Statement, Statement of Cash Flows, Statement of Shareholders’ Equity, and Balance Sheet, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

Cost Categorization: Categorized various accounts based on product and period costs to distinguish between fixed and variable costs, allowing for more precise income statement analysis and cost structure understanding.

Absorption and Variable Costing: Applied abstraction and variable costing methods to generate a more detailed income statement, highlighting the impact of fixed and variable costs on overall profitability.

Consolidated Balance Sheet: Created a consolidated balance sheet with accurate amounts, consolidating financial data from multiple segments of Fox chair Co. for a comprehensive view of the company’s financial position.

Investment Analysis: Evaluated investment projects by calculating key financial metrics such as Payback Period, Rate of Return (RoR), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and Net Present Value (NPV) to assess the financial viability of potential investments.

Decision-Making Tools: Used these financial analyses to inform strategic decisions, providing insight into which investments offer the best return and align with given company.

1901 Honors Leadership and Organizational Management

Project Overview: Led a research and development project aimed at integrating AI technology for Exude HC, an HR company, to gain a competitive advantage in the human resource management field.

Project Leadership: Took the lead in organizing project meetings and continuously communicated with the company’s founder to align on goals and progress throughout the project.

AI Research & Development: Conducted in-depth research to identify suitable AI solutions that would meet the company’s needs, focusing on areas like data privacy governance, automation of handbooks, and client organization.

CRM Automation: Worked on implementing an automated CRM system to enhance communication between clients and the company, ensuring more efficient interactions and better service.

Budget Evaluation: Helped evaluate the company’s budget to identify which AI solutions would provide the best return on investment, ensuring that the company spent wisely to stay competitive in HR management.

Competitive Advantage: Focused on selecting AI technologies that would give Exude HC a competitive edge by improving internal processes and enhancing client relationships, ultimately positioning them for success in the HR tech space.