Nicholas Boisvert

Blackstone Valley Technical Regional Vocational High School

Class of 2021

Electronics & Engineering

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Class of 2026

Electrical Engineering major

I've been working with electronic devices for as long as I can remember. I am most passionate about speaker devices such as, but not limited to, headphones, microphones, and stereo systems. I hope to learn more about electronics and develop my skills into a successful career in the electronic audio engineering world.

Some various skills of mine are the ability to solder, troubleshoot, and design circuitry. Due to my vocational experience, I come with a number of hard skills related to electronics and engineering, including 3d design, component identification, and various documentation skills as well. Not to mention, I've also worked at a restaurant where communication was key, and a large amount of group work was involved. Leadership, teamwork, and fast-paced decision-making are some of my various skills.

I've helped build and design various electronic devices including a multimeter, power supply, and a 2-way BlueTooth speaker system. During these projects, I gained skills in designing circuitry, the application of various components, and the basics of electronic devices.

I have been repairing my own devices for as long as I've had them. My first phone, an iPhone 5, had a damaged screen, and I repaired it myself. Along with that experience, I have replaced multiple phone batteries including another iPhone 5, iPhone 8, and I have also replaced the battery in a BOSE Bluetooth speaker. I enjoy taking apart devices, and I am excited to continue my self-repairing career.

In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, playing various games, and hanging out with friends. I enjoy playing Chess, I can play some piano and the trombone, and I really enjoy board games along with various video games. I like to listen to all kinds of music, and I am always interested in hearing something new and interesting.

I am interested in working on this project because I really appreciate at-home repair for devices because I have already been doing it for some time now. I will usually be looking up some form of repair video or similar documentation, so I greatly support a website that intends on taking all those types of documentation into one single location. I am more than happy to put my own repair experience and abilities onto the website, and I am very excited to keep working towards a lengthier electronic life for devices.

Another interesting fact about me is that I have several sheep, chickens, rabbits, dogs, cats, and various other small animals at home. I really enjoy pets and animals. I also really enjoy cooking, and I have been teaching myself various recipes for the past year.

Here is a picture of two of my sheep.