EXOBOUND

An interactive research experiment transforming abstract theory into intuitive, tactical gameplay.

What is EXOBOUND?

EXOBOUND is an interactive research experiment disguised as a tactical fleet command game. It transforms a dense mathematical study on organizational decision-making into an engaging, high-stakes narrative.

Players command a starship fleet, facing a fundamental conflict: follow standard protocol (target asteroids) or adapt to new threats (target enemy raiders).

This gamified approach preserves the complete scientific rigor of the original study while making the science more accessible and intuitive, leading to better, more robust data.

Grounded in Theory, Built for Discovery.

This research is grounded in the classic 'coordination-adaptation tradeoff' from organizational theory. Every team faces this conflict: should an individual adapt to new local information, or coordinate with the team by sticking to a shared plan, especially when communication is unreliable and attention is scarce?

The Power of a Non-Traditional Path

The Grind: Investing in Human Potential

Before I was a researcher, I was an entrepreneur obsessed with helping people improve their lives. From promoting music events to building a data-driven fitness coaching business, I spent years investing my own time and resources to translate human ambition into real-world results. I learned how powerful—and frustrating—technology can be, and I learned that building systems for others means nothing if your own is broken.

The Catalyst: An Architected Reconstruction

My own system collapsed, and incarceration became the ultimate catalyst. It was there, stripped of everything, that I had to architect my own reconstruction. I discovered a new mission in education, earning an Associate's degree with a 4.0 GPA and proving to myself that my past would not define my future.

The Crucible: Isolation and Breakthrough at Princeton

Arriving at Princeton was not a simple victory. I was an outsider, navigating an elite world less than six months after release, and the weight of stigma and my own self-doubt was immense. Faced with what felt like constant rejection, I retreated into the one coping mechanism I knew: isolation and relentless work. The project's heavy foundation in abstract math and computer science felt like an insurmountable wall. I was struggling, and I refused to fail.

The Breakthrough: The Struggle IS the Method

My breakthrough came when I realized my struggle was a real-world test of the very theory I was studying. I had to choose: coordinate with a traditional academic path I hadn't mastered, or adapt and innovate using the project management skills and grit I had. I chose to adapt. My process—running sprints, integrating modern tools, and relying on the lifeline support of my mentors—transformed the experiment. EXOBOUND is the result of that choice. It exists because my non-traditional path was not a liability; it was the unique asset needed to make the science feel human.

"A person's potential is always more powerful than their past."

Let's Collaborate and Connect.

My work is centered on collaboration. If my mission resonates with you, I invite you to connect.

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