Marco Schonert
Software developer and engineering enthusiast
Software
MarcX
macOS App, March 2025 - PresentAccelerates personal workflow using Large Language Models (LLMs).
Features: Shortcut activation, voice control, screen recognition, and full device automation.

Rizzcheck
App Store, February 2025 - PresentHelps users improve their conversational and interpersonal skills by interacting with AI-generated characters.
Status: Available on App Store.

Snapwear
App Store, January 2025 - PresentEnables users to virtually try on clothing through realistic simulations.
Co-founded with Brian Mason, actively engaged in marketing efforts.

TrendAI
December 2024Automatically scrolls Instagram, scrapes content data, analyzes images/videos.

MyKawayGirlfriend
November 2024A humorous roasting website, provides entertaining user-specific roasts based on uploaded images.

WeSwifted
October 2024Solution for businesses lacking specialized teams for analyzing financial documents and bills.
Created during Hackathon with Brian Mason and Yash Dagade.

Marc - Note App
October 2024 - PresentPersonal note-taking application with innovative features.
Tailored for personal use; continuously expanding with new features.

UrAnswers
September 2024Location-based Q&A platform for Duke University students.
Tech Stack: React.js, Firestore, AWS, Netlify. Integrated OpenAI API for content moderation.
Engineering
VTOL Drone & Bipedal Robot
January 2023 - June 2024Two-motor VTOL drone transitioning smoothly from hovering to flight.
Technologies: ESP32, Arduino, ESCs, sensors, flight controllers. Bipedal robot trained using reinforcement learning in Unity.
Tokamak Plasma Device
February 2024 - April 2024Developed toroidal plasma device and custom PCB designs.
Collaboration with Technical University of Munich. Authored research paper.
Musashi - Game
January 2024 - February 2024Game prototype with AI-controlled NPCs and pathfinding algorithms.
Built using Unity (C#, Blender). Production-grade prototype.
Wave Energy Converter
July 2023 - November 2023Buoy device generating electricity from ocean waves.
Prototyped through iterative design; featured internal high-efficiency turbines.
ML Algorithm - IceCube
June 2022 - July 2022Analyzed high-energy particles at IceCube neutrino observatory.
Enhanced proficiency in advanced machine learning techniques.
Rocket Engine
June 2022 - July 2022Design-to-testing experience in building rocket engines.
Skills acquired in machining, CAD modeling, using butane and compressed air propulsion.