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What steps am I taking to bring this research project to life?
1.1. Additive Manufacturing - MIT(intro): Completed an introductory course on design and 3D printing using metals, plastics, and other materials.
1.2. Advanced Data Analytics - MIT(intro): Studied industry-focused problem solving through IoT, data analytics, machine learning, and statistical process control.
1.3. Book Translation: Translated my book to English and turning it into a RAG data source.
1.4. Lean Six Sigma Methods - MIT: Completed a course on applying lean principles to manufacturing processes.
1.5. Website Portfolio & Research: Developed and maintain a personal website to showcase ongoing projects, research, and macroeconomic data relevant to my work.
1.6. U.S. Manufacturing Investment Monitoring: Followed news and updates(via YouTube, X, CBS News, CNBC, Bloomberg) on the development of manufactoring facilities by companies like Microsoft, Toyota, SK, Samsung, Tesla, Our Next Energy, and Texas Instruments.
1.7. Daily Manufacturing Insights(Reddit, YouTube,X): Studied real-world challenges in U.S. manufacturing, including supplier negotiations, total cost of ownership(TCO), international trade agreements, logistics, tariffs etc.
1.8. Job Market Research - Boston Area: Research in-demand skills and job opportunities in the Boston region.
2.1. I-797C Notification: Received and reviewed USCIS notifications.
2.2. Job Market Analysis - Process Improvement: Analyzed job openings related to process improvement in the Boston Area.
2.3. Housing Research - Boston Area: Explored housing options and availability in the Boston region.
2.4. Commute Study - MIT & New Acropolis: Assessed routes, public transportation, and travel times from potential neighborhoods to MIT and New Acropolis Boston.
3.1. USCIS I-797 Notification: Received and reviewed important USCIS documentation.
3.2. 3.3. 3.4. Contact with MIT Professors: Reached out to MIT faculty to express interest in workforce-oriented courses and continued philosophy studies at New Acropolist Boston.
3.5. Housing Inquiries- Boston Area: Investigated rental conditions and pricing for housing in the Boston area.
4.1. NVC Notification: Received and reviewed communication from the National Visa Center.
4.2. DS-260 submission: Completed and submitted the DS-260 form.
4.3. Civil Document Collection: Requested and gathered necessary civil documents.
4.4. Contact with NVC: Communicated with the National Visa Center regarding documentation.
4.5. Document submission: Sent required civil documents.
4.6. Additional Information Request: Provided a full birth certificatte(“inteiro teor”) as requested.
4.7. Full Birth Certificate Request: Requested the full birth certificate from the civil registry office.
4.8. Full Birth Certificate Sent: Submitted the full birth certificate.
4.9. Document Qualification Status: Received confirmation that documents are qualified.
5.4. Workforce Education for U.S. Manufacturing Research: To support ongoing effors in workforce development, I created a new area on my website dedicated to exploring educational models and strategies. A new section of my website now focuses on workforce education research, drawing on foundational contributions from William Bonvillian, Sanjay Sarma, and Benjamin Bloom
1.1. Register the business as an LLC in Massachusetts (Secretary of the Commonwealth)
1.2. Apply for EIN through the IRS (free)
1.3. Open a U.S. business bank account
1.4. Secure a business address (physical/virtual office)
1.5. Research local regulations and confirm if a Boston business certificate is needed
2.1. Enroll in MIT Advanced Analytics courses and start earning certifications
2.3. Update professional profile and company website to highlight MIT affiliation and expertise
2.4. Define value proposition for U.S. clients (focus on process improvement + data analytics)
3.1. Attend MIT and Boston tech events, meetups, and conferences
3.2. Connect with local business associations and chambers of commerce
3.3. Research potential clients in manufacturing, supply chain, and tech sectors
3.4. Build a list of 20 target companies (IBM, BOSE, etc)
4.1. Create marketing materials (pitch deck, one-pager, LinkedIn content)
4.2. Start LinkedIn outreach to decision-makers in target companies
4.3. Publish thought leadership posts on process improvement and analytics
4.4. Explore partnerships with local consultants or small firms
5.1. Schedule introductory meetings with prospects
5.2. Offer free webinars or workshops on process improvement using analytics
5.3. Negotiate and secure my first U.S. client contract
6.1. Identify professionals with similar interests (analytics, process improvement)
6.2. Begin hiring or forming partnerships for the first small team
6.3. Plan service expansion (advanced analytics solutions, training programs)
6.4. Set goals for year two: 3–5 U.S. clients and a growing team