About Me

Michael Blaine

I was raised on a sailboat, where my family and I embarked on a journey sailing around the world. We began our adventure when I was 12 years old in Florida. I have always had a passion for building, but I truly developed an interest in engineering at age 14. In New Zealand, my family bought me a 3D printer for my birthday, with the condition that I use it to create parts for the sailboat. The 3D printer captivated me, and through tinkering with it, I learned extensively about electronics and microcontrollers. The many engineers living on sailboats inspired me to start my own projects and provided valuable mentorship. I began disassembling broken boat electronics to collect components, which I repurposed for my initiatives.

At 15, I started selling custom 3D printed boat parts. I also built RC vehicles and robotic arms. I concluded my sailing journey early at age 18 in Australia, flying back to the United States to begin college while my family continued circumnavigating the globe. Now, I have numerous projects under my belt. I am currently in my sixth semester studying Electrical Engineering at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMUCC), and I continue pursuing my projects. Presently, I am leading a small volunteer research team to develop a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) equipped with neuromorphic cameras for future research applications. I am always working on new endeavors, such as this website, which I built in just two days in preparation for a career fair. I am eager to launch my career and embrace any new challenges that arise.