Primary Project
Design-Based Research Capstone

SFI Foundation — Web Modernization

SFI certifies the safety gear that protects motorsports drivers worldwide — but outdated tools force inspectors to dig through static pages and staff to update HTML by hand. We're rebuilding their digital experience so the people keeping racers safe can do their jobs faster.

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Motorsport Safety
Organization SFI Foundation

Safety Made Searchable

Web Modernization Platform

Instant Spec Search — ML-powered lookup replaces 8 static pages so inspectors find what they need in seconds
QR Certification Scan — scan a product tag trackside to verify it's SFI-certified and not expired
Manufacturer Self-Service — vendors manage their own listings, eliminating hours of manual staff updates
Mobile-First Redesign — accessible, responsive site that actually works on pit-lane devices
Counterfeit Prevention — live certification records replace outdated static lists that put drivers at risk
🐍 Python / Flask ⚛️ React + Next.js 🗄️ PostgreSQL

Impact

< 5 sec — Spec Lookup Time
100% — Mobile Accessible
~20 hrs/wk — Staff Update Hours Saved
8 → 1 — Static Pages Replaced
Instant — QR Cert Verification
Full — WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance
📋 Week 1 Sprint Plan
Backup Project
Backup — Community Technology Capstone

PNEC Emergency Response Hub

This is our backup project in case our primary (SFI Foundation) falls through. When wildfires or earthquakes hit Poway, communication breaks down — vulnerable residents on paper lists go unchecked, cell towers fail, and volunteers can't coordinate. We would build a digital dashboard that automates neighbor-to-neighbor check-ins and maps emergency resources in real time.

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Community Tech
Organization Poway Neighborhood Emergency Corps

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Emergency Response Platform

Neighborhood Call Tree Automation — trigger phone/text chains to check every house on a block
Real-Time Disaster Mapping — interactive GIS map of evacuation zones and blocked roads
Volunteer Logistics Dashboard — centralized command center for task management
Searchable Resource Directory — preparedness resources and local emergency contacts
Offline-First Syncing — saves data locally, syncs when Wi-Fi is available
🐍 Python ⚗️ Flask 🗄️ PostgreSQL

Impact

< 60 sec — Alert Delivery
57+ — Communities Mapped
100% — Paper Call Trees Replaced
Real-Time — Volunteer Coordination
Automatic — Offline Data Sync
Searchable — Resource Directory
📋 Week 1 Sprint Plan