Devon Bray

Boston-based Engineer with an educational background in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Computer Science and English Literature.

I seek out work which leverages interdisciplinary engineering processes, leading to the development of tools, technologies and frameworks that live at the intersection between hardware and software. This is accomplished through my professional work as a Software Engineer, my freelance practice, and my body of open-source work published online.

The following is my portfolio, a selection of the best projects across the different areas I'm active. If you have questions please reach out via email.

<p>Photo take at Marconi Station.</p>

esologic.com

Personal engineering blog. Catalogs the development of open-source projects, serving as the publication outlet for their releases alongside occasional tutorials and teardowns. My goal is to share useful engineering techniques and methods, promoting the open exchange of ideas. There's an accompanying YouTube channel here. The following is a representative selection of works published over the 10+ year history of the site.

<p>Projection file example.</p>
GANce (2022) Tool to map music and video into the latent space of StyleGAN2 networks. Artificial Intelligence / Photography / Python
<p>Single cooler attached to an NVIDIA Tesla K80.</p>
Tesla Cooler (2021) High performance GPU cooler for the NVIDIA Tesla K80. 3D Printer / Electrical CAD / Mechanical CAD / Protoboard Electronics / Python
<p>Desktop organizer, a gift. <a href="https://www.esologic.com/3d-printed-pen-notebook-organizer/" target="_blank">Blog Post</a>.</p>
3D Print Gallery (2020) Over the years I've published a number of standalone 3D printable designs. This entry aggregates the most useful and most interesting. 3D Printer / Mechanical CAD
<p>Isometric detail shot of blinkbox operating.</p>
Blinkbox (2018) Test instrument for addressable LEDs. 3D Printer / Arduino / Electrical CAD / LED Art / Mechanical CAD / Protoboard Electronics
<p>All parts installed with their components inserted.</p>
Index Mount (2018) Over-engineered rack mount for the Valve Index. 3D Printer / Mechanical CAD
<p>Sample twitter interaction.</p>
@heywpi (2015) Twitter-enabled dorm window. LED Art / Python / Raspberry Pi / Twitter
<p>Version 1's harvest.</p>
PiPlanter (2014) Plant growth automation system based on Raspberry Pi. Arduino / Electrical CAD / Protoboard Electronics / Python / Raspberry Pi / Twitter
<p>Code snippet.</p>
Raspberry Pi Google Calendar Alarm Clock (2013) Uses Google calendar to trigger music playback on a set of speakers via a Raspberry Pi. Python / Raspberry Pi

Freelance Practice

To create another income stream, widen my range of professional engineering experiences, and capitalize on the interest in projects related to blog posts, I started a freelance practice. The following entries are representative of the types of freelance projects I enjoy taking on. For inquiries, you can reach out via email or through my upwork profile.

<p>Album Cover.</p>
Won Pound by Won Pound (2022) Artwork and music video for Won Pound album. Artificial Intelligence / Photography / Python
<p>Operating demonstration, pulse sensor output is displayed next to operating drippers.</p>
The Silent Dripper (2021) Reads heartbeat sensor to create perfect water droplets in total silence. Arduino / Electrical CAD / Mechanical CAD / PCB Electronics
<p>Operating demonstration, frames of video behind performer increment each time a footstep is detected.</p>
Footsteps to Video (2020) Converts footsteps into frame-by-frame video output. Arduino / Electrical CAD / Mechanical CAD / Protoboard Electronics / Python
<p>Overview shot with all components installed.</p>
Multiple Audio (2019) n-Channel Audio Driver for Sound Sculpture. Mechanical CAD / Raspberry Pi

Telapush

Telapush is a company that creates interactive light art installations driven by social media. As cofounder, I was responsible for the development of all the hardware and the majority of the software. More information can be found on the company website.

<p>Installed in the center of the mall, animating.</p>
31 Nights Of Light (2018) Month-long installation at the Prudential Center mall in Boston, MA. 3D Printer / Electrical CAD / LED Art / Mechanical CAD / PCB Electronics / Protoboard Electronics / Python / Twitter
<p>Animation activating on installation.</p>
Boston New Technology (2018) Portable installation that followed the Boston New Technology meetup group for six months. 3D Printer / Electrical CAD / LED Art / Mechanical CAD / Protoboard Electronics / Python / Twitter
<p>Isometric shot of 3d printed lettering.</p>
Livepush (2017) Persistent installation livestreamed via Periscope. 3D Printer / Electrical CAD / LED Art / Mechanical CAD / Protoboard Electronics / Python / Twitter

Professional + Academic Projects

Projects completed on the job that I advocated to publish, or academic works completed during the course of my education at WPI.

<p>System diagram from patent.</p>
Assessing Viewer Engagement (2022) System for measuring how people actually watch TV. Artificial Intelligence / Python
<p>Rendering of Mechanical CAD model.</p>
MK4 Dashboard (2018) A fully customizable, open-source, digital dashboard for a replica 1965 Ford Shelby Cobra, the Factory 5 MK4 Roadster. 3D Printer / Arduino / Frontend Web Development / Laser Cutter / Mechanical CAD / PCB Electronics
<p>Gripper actuating, motion demonstration.</p>
CHAMP: Compliant Hook Arboreal Mobility Platform (2017) Tree climbing robot. Arduino / Electrical CAD / PCB Electronics / Protoboard Electronics / Python
<p>Cabinet opened with the lights turned on. Note the part platform and hardware UI.</p>
UV Resin Curing Cabinet (2015) Cabinet full of UV LEDs to accelerate curing of 3D prints from SLA resin printers. 3D Printer / Arduino / Breadboard Electronics / Fritzing / Laser Cutter / Mechanical CAD

Block The Wind

Block The Wind is a Maine-based art collective. Our goal is to inspire, fuel and exhibit creative works in New England. Between our annual festival and artist-first online store, we strive to introduce talented creatives, writers and musicians to the public. I am a founding contributor, leading every major project in the history of the organization. Check out the websites for the music festival and online store. Both the store and festival are on Instagram as well.

<p>Both Colorways.</p>
Automaton Hoodie (2019) Apparel for the 2019 music festival. Apparel / Photography
<p>Group photo. Photo by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/garrettclare/" target="_blank">Garrett Clare</a>.</p>
Block The Wind Festival 2019 (2019) 13 artist independent music festival. Events / Photography
<p>Both hoodie colorways.</p>
BTW x Kyle Bissell (2019) Entry in our collaboration series. Apparel / Photography
<p>Tee.</p>
BTW x Nick Genesio (2019) Entry in our collaboration series. Apparel / Photography
<p>Both Colorways.</p>
Dimensions Hoodie (2018) Apparel for the 2018 music festival. Apparel / Photography
<p>Group photo.</p>
Block The Wind Festival 2018 (2018) 10 act independent music festival. Events / Photography
<p>Group photo.</p>
Block The Wind Festival 2017 (2017) 9 act independent music festival. Events / Photography
<p>Group photo.</p>
Block The Wind Festival 2016 (2016) 7 act independent music festival. Events / Photography
<p>Group photo.</p>
Block The Wind Festival 2015 (2015) 5 act independent music festival. Events / Photography