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The goal of Artifact 3 is to represent my selected honors experience. I do so by highlighting two key projects that reflect both personal and academic growth. The first is a group presentation on outcome bias and perfectionism, the second is my Kelley I-Core project, and lastly my real estate development project. Together, these experiences demonstrate my continued growth as a learner and future business leader.
Honors Cognitive Bias Presentation
Excited to start my honors experience, I initially had a fixed mindset, believing I could maintain all A’s by following a strict study schedule. However, I failed to account for the team-dependent structure of some courses, which challenged my individual approach to success. Through completing a group presentation on outcome bias and perfectionism with fellow honors students, I learned to think more broadly about the purpose of a project rather than focusing solely on the end results and their rewards. This shift in perspective has helped me embrace collaboration, adaptability, and the learning process itself, ultimately making me a more effective team member and problem solver.
Kelley I-Core LLM Application Development Presentation
The Kelley I-Core project was an immersive and challenging experience that allowed me to apply cross-functional business concepts to the development of an innovative health-tech application. Unlike traditional sections that worked with real companies, my team designed a fictional application leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) and Transdermal Optical Imaging to measure users’ blood pressure, heart rate, and heart rate variability. The goal was to provide users with real-time health insights and personalized recommendations for managing hypertension. This project required us to integrate marketing, finance, operations, and leadership principles while addressing the complexities of launching a healthcare-focused product.
PEAK Final Presentation.pdf.pdfChallenges and Overcoming Obsacles
Understanding and Integrating HIPAA Requirements
Since our application would handle sensitive health data, ensuring compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was crucial. However, navigating these regulations was challenging, especially when determining how data storage, user privacy, and security should be handled. To address this, we conducted extensive research on HIPAA-compliant software frameworks and data encryption methods, ensuring our proposed solution met industry standards.
Creating Software Framework
While our team brought strong business knowledge, developing a functional software framework required understanding the technical aspects of AI-powered health monitoring. Defining how the application would process real-time health data, interact with users, and generate recommendations required collaboration and continuous refinement. We worked through this challenge by mapping out user workflows, consulting existing AI-driven healthcare models, and ensuring the proposed system architecture aligned with our business goals.
Logistics of Product Development and Integration of Software with Human Resources
Developing a health-tech product isn’t just about software—it also involves ensuring the right human resources are in place. We needed to determine how our technology would integrate with medical professionals, customer service, and potential business partnerships. Understanding how to structure a team to support product development and user engagement while maintaining financial feasibility was a complex but valuable learning experience.
One of the most rewarding aspects of this project was seeing our final business plan come together after months of hard work. Despite the challenges, our team successfully developed a viable strategy that addressed technological feasibility, regulatory compliance, and financial sustainability.
On a personal level, this experience strengthened my skills in strategic planning, financial modeling, and risk assessment. It also reinforced my ability to collaborate with diverse perspectives, which will be essential in my future career in finance and executive leadership. The project deepened my appreciation for the complexities of launching innovative solutions and the importance of aligning technology, compliance, and business strategy.
The lessons I learned from this project will be directly applicable to my future career in banking and financial leadership. Understanding how to evaluate the feasibility of an emerging technology, assess financial risks, and structure a business model around compliance requirements mirrors the complexities faced in corporate finance and investment analysis.
Furthermore, this experience underscored the growing role of AI and data-driven solutions in various industries, including finance. As the financial sector continues to integrate AI-driven decision-making and regulatory frameworks, the skills I developed in this project will help me navigate similar challenges in my professional career.
Real Estate Development Proposal - Indianapolis Women's Prison
The real estate development feasibility analysis project provided an opportunity to apply financial and strategic decision-making to a real-world scenario. My team and I conducted a highest and best use analysis for the former Indiana Women’s Prison site, aiming to propose a development plan that balanced legal, financial, and community considerations.
This project emphasized the importance of integrating financial feasibility with community impact. While maximizing the site’s economic potential was a priority, we also had to consider how our proposal would contribute to the revitalization of the Near Eastside neighborhood. Through this process, I gained valuable experience in analyzing market trends, navigating zoning regulations, and assessing redevelopment challenges.
Final Presentation.pdfChallenges and Overcoming Obsacles
Reseaching Relevant Metrics
Finding accurate and localized data was a key challenge. Narrowing our research to Indianapolis-specific real estate trends required extensive effort, as many market reports focused on broader national or regional statistics. Identifying relevant rental rates, occupancy trends, and demand forecasts helped us refine our development strategy.
Understanding Local Market Trends and Their Impact
Beyond gathering data, interpreting how Indianapolis market trends would affect our proposal was crucial. We analyzed population growth, employment rates, and housing demand to determine the most viable use of the site. This ensured our recommendations were both financially feasible and aligned with community needs.
Balancing Development Costs and Feasibility
Given the condition of the existing structures, we had to decide between renovation and demolition. Estimating construction costs, potential tax credits, and the long-term value of preservation versus new development required in-depth financial modeling and risk assessment.
This project enhanced my ability to conduct in-depth market research, develop financial projections, and make strategic recommendations. It also reinforced the importance of adaptability, as we had to adjust our approach based on new insights and stakeholder considerations.
From a professional perspective, the experience strengthened my skills in investment analysis, project evaluation, and strategic planning—critical areas for my career in finance and executive leadership.
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