
Nicholas Cappello
(Computer Engineering)
Nicholas Cappello is a senior at TCNJ studying Computer Engineering. He is responsible for the Power Systems for the balloon, ensuring that all other systems have the necessary power for the duration of and after the flight. After graduation, he plans to join the workforce in the field of software engineering and eventually obtain a masters degree.
Joey Stahl
(Computer Engineering)
Joseph Stahl is a senior at TCNJ, pursuing a BS in Computer Engineering. His main responsibilities for this project include the development of the payload system, as well as assisting with code development and data collection. After graduation, he will pursue a career in the field of computer science, and eventually continue his education to obtain a master’s degree.


Zain Shaikh
(Computer Engineering)
Zain is a senior Computer Engineering student with interests in Cloud Computing and DevOps. He is responsible for developing the balloon system in the project. After graduation he will be working as an IT specialist at the New Jersey Department of Transportation and he hopes to pursue graduate school after working in the industry for a few years.
Justin Mazzitelli
(Electrical Engineering)
Justin Mazzitelli is a senior Electrical Engineering student at TCNJ with an interest in control systems and microcontrollers. He is responsible for acquiring the radio license which provides the group a callsign to use for their communication component of the project. He will also add a camera module in the spring semester to capture the full duration of the flight. Post graduation, Justin plans to pursue a career in Electrical Engineering with an interest in acquiring a Masters of Engineering.


Tyler Schaberick
(Electrical Engineering)
Tyler is a senior electrical engineer with an interest in hands-on work designing systems. He will be working on the communications system so that the balloon can be tracked and recovered. He is currently looking for internship opportunities for the summer of 2023.