Personal Hobbies and Projects
- Let's About It
- Narrow River Tidal Tracking
- Athletics
- Scuba Diving
- Financial Analysis
- Traveling
- Politics
Check out Dietrich's company here: In early 2016 Dietrich received a trademark for the phrase "Let's About It". The organization is in development as a side project and charity. Currently, Let’s Walk About It is a charity event in planning where we will host a 5K walk for cancer research. Check the website for the most updated information and request a Let’s About It T-shirt!
Another website in development is a real time tidal tracking system where users can see real time weather information for the Narrow River in South Kingstown, RI. The first step to the project is to connect an IP camera focused downstream. Somewhere in the field of view would be a static tide gauge with gradations that would help estimate the water height. In parallel, an ocean instrument is in development that would measure the height of the water using a sensitive pressure transducer. The ocean instrument will be powered via solar panel so that the system can be applied to more remote regions. Using an XML updated website, users will be able to see accurate graphical data that depicts the tide position and sea level trends. The goal of the project is to pioneer affordable ocean instrumentation and monitor sea level rise. An alternative motive to developing the technology is providing information for recreational activities like kayaking and boating.
As a competitive swimmer, Dieter earned numerous first place finishes as a youth in a variety of events. Later in his career his most notable achievements are: 5th in the state in the 500 yard freestyle 4th in the state in the 200 free and 2nd place in the 4X100 freestyle relay and the 4X50 freestyle relay.
Dieter started paintballing in 2007 and he continued competing at a high level through 2016. His major accomplishments include winning local and national tournaments. In total, Dieter placed in 18 tournaments with 4 different teams. What follows are a series of pictures detailing major moments in his history.
Dieter began scuba diving in 2003 and he earned his "Advanced Open Water Diver" PADI certification in 2006. Dieter enjoys night diving, spear fishing, and lobster hunting. A passion for SCUBA diving helped inspire his academic studies as an Ocean Engineer.
Investing is fun and important. In order to build wealth, financial analysis is crucial to making good choices. Dieter has a certification in BMC (Bloomberg Market Concepts) and he scored 620 on the BAT (Bloomberg Aptitude Test). Dieter's financial strategy is to invest based on macro economic trends and forward looking companies. His main ideas involve the "internet of things" and live streaming sports.
