The Secret Lab

Projects I couldn't put anywhere else — where experimental ideas, technological explorations, and innovation come to life.

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Experiment Showcase

# AI Orchestration # Blueprint Recognition # Agentic Systems # Cybersecurity # IP Monetization # Digital Transformation # Adaptive Technologies # AI Orchestration # Blueprint Recognition # Agentic Systems # Cybersecurity # IP Monetization
AI
RAG
01

Agentic Chatbot with Private Data

This chatbot is powered by ChatGPT and orchestrated by n8n. There is a PineCone VectorDB that is populated from a private data source enabling RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation).

  • Integrated with n8n, ChatGPT, Pinecone, and Airtable
  • Secure access to proprietary knowledge base
  • Fully customizable conversation flows
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Agentic Chatbot
AI
Firebase
Gemini
02

Real Time Video Analysis for MEP Infrastructure

This is a streaming video application that captures video input from your phone or camera and hunts for MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) infrastructure.

  • Built with Google Firebase Streaming API
  • Captures Images, Location and ID's MEP
  • Realtime and Powered by Gemini 2.5
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Agentic Chatbot
Blueprint Scanner
Firebase
Gemini 2.5
03

Blueprint Scanner

Using Firebase studio and integrations from Gemini 2.5, I built a simple PoC demonstrating the simplicity and speed by which we can prototype features that were once quite complicated.

  • Computer vision analysis of architectural drawings
  • Rapid prototype development using Firebase
  • Data extraction from visual blueprints
Try Scanner
Dynamic Audio
Performance Data
04

Adaptive Music System

Adaptive music and sound delivered via streaming formats and adapted to performance metrics such as speed, intensity or heart rate.

  • Real-time audio adaptation based on biometric data
  • Personalized music experience for fitness activities
  • Integration with wearable devices and fitness apps
Kutchenhaus Logo
Pre-pandemic digital success
eCommerce
Digital Transformation
05

Custom Kitchens, Designed and Ordered Online

In the years prior to the Covid pandemic, nobilia took a significant chance and made an investment in building an ecommerce site for $50k+ kitchens. While results were destined to be solid, they truly skyrocketed during Covid.

Pre-COVID
During COVID

Casey architected the backbone for this project in 2016, enabling nobilia's digital success during a challenging market period.

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Cybersecurity
Policy
06

The Einstein Program and US Cyber Security Policy

The Einstein program, a significant element of the classified multibillion-dollar cybersecurity initiative, represented a major step in US government IT security evolution.

"The Einstein program — the most significant element yet unveiled of the classified multibillion-dollar cybersecurity initiative President Bush signed last month — will still leave the U.S. government's IT security lagging the private sector, say lawmakers and industry experts."

— UPI Analysis

Read Analysis
Method and apparatus for detection of tampering attacks

Filed: 2005

Granted: USPTO

Inventors: Casey Potenzone et al.

A method for detecting an attempted attack on a security system. In one preferred embodiment, the method includes retrieving a parameter from a hardware system that changes during normal operation, comparing with previously stored parameters, and detecting lack of change indicating tampering.
Patent
Security
06

Method and Apparatus for Detection of Tampering Attacks

During my work with Uniloc in 2005 & 2006 we were seeking methodologies for protecting our licensing technology and unable to find reliable security solutions. So we invented and built our own.

  • Novel approach to detecting security breaches
  • Hardware-based security parameter monitoring
  • Awarded patent for innovative security method
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Original Patent
Content Delivery
07

System and Method for Managing Content Delivered to a User Over a Network

My first patent (US7363372B2) developed during my time at MTV, creating a sophisticated system for internet radio content management and delivery.

Key Innovations:

  • Station-and-playlist architecture with multiple playlists per station
  • Automated playlist validation ensuring licensing compliance
  • Searchable and extensible song database
  • Multi-level, role-based user management
  • Hierarchical content categorization system

Patent granted April 22, 2008

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United States Patent
US7363372B2
System and method for managing content delivered to a user over a network
Inventor: Casey S. Potenzone et al.

Innovation Timeline

2023-Present: AI-Powered RAG Systems
Exploration of retrieval-augmented generation for enterprise knowledge management.
2023: Blueprint Scanner with Gemini 2.5
Rapid prototyping with Firebase and Gemini AI for building blueprint analysis.
2016: Digital Kitchen Innovation
Architected the backbone for nobilia's KutchenHaus ecommerce platform.
2008: U.S. Cybersecurity & Einstein Program
Involvement with the evolution of the U.S. government's IT security initiatives.
2005-2006: Security Technologies Patent
Developed innovative method for detecting tampering attacks with Uniloc.
2001-2008: Streaming Media Patent
First patent for content management and delivery system at MTV.
1998-2002: MTV's Digital Transition
Led MTV through its digital transformation during the Dotcom era.

Inspiration

"Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent."
Calvin Coolidge

Interested in Collaboration?

Let's explore how we can transform your ideas and technology into market-ready innovations.

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