Breno Casciello
I'm a Mechanical Engineering student at Stanford who loves building - from rockets and underwater drones to diagnostics devices and e-foils. My work blends hands-on prototyping, CAD design, and embedded systems with a drive to turn ideas into reality.
Experience
- Research Assistant, Stanford HyPEL - Built a neonatal diagnostic device with electrochemical & infrared sensors; cut IR sensor delay from 8s to 1.5s. Read more ->
- Hardware Engineering Intern, Gabriel Tech - Designed vandal-resistant smart security pole, reducing setup time by 50% and costs by 25%. Read more ->
- Mechanical Design Engineer, SSI Rocket Team - Led design of landing legs for 10,000 ft VTVL rocket recovery. Read more ->
Projects
- Autonomous E-Foil Surfboard - Designing a hydrofoil board with gyro + sonar sensors for self-stabilized rides from 0-15 mph. Read more ->
- Universal Skateboard Fenders - Cast and milled 6061-Al fenders to mitigate vibration; adaptable across models for scalable production. Read more ->
- Cybertruck Bed Analysis - Identified design flaws in Tesla's pickup bed and proposed mechanical fixes. Read more ->
Contact
Let's connect! I'm always open to collaborations and new ideas.