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Education

Master of Science in Computer Science

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Concentration in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Coursework

  • Software Engineering
  • Design and Analysis of Algorithms
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Systems Programming
  • Database Systems
  • Networked Distributed and Parallel Computing
  • Operating Systems
  • Data Structures
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Applied Linear Models
  • Knowledge and Discovery From Data
  • Vector Calculus
  • Linear Algebra/Analysis
  • Discrete Structures

Experience

Full Stack Software Engineer Lead

- Architected the system design for a search and rescue app built with React Native and Expo by constructing UML diagrams and Figma prototypes which were reviewed and approved by superiors
- Constructed and implemented an MVC architecture with a custom REST API using Express and Firestore to serve 1000+ requests per day across 100s of users from worldwide search and rescue organizations
- Refocused and led a disorganized development team of 7 using an Agile structure to deliver an MVP in 5 months

Software Developer

- Collaborated with a Cal Poly based startup in a fast paced team environment with weekly code reviews
- Developed project management software for a custom Python package, demonstrating strong analytical abilities
- Simplified complex product feature requirements into practical engineering tasks for focused execution
- Delivered ahead of schedule consistently allowing for weekly releases of the team's product for buildspace

Frontend Web Development Intern

- Digitized 3 forms for the Department of Transportation initially using native Javascript, HTML, and CSS, then rebuilt using frameworks such as Svelte and TailwindCSS
- Parsed 1000+ rows of ambiguously structured user data and implemented form autocompletion
- Articulated technical solutions to team leads and client side representatives after completing 10+ feature requests

Skills

  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Java
  • C
  • Clojure
  • SQL
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • React
  • React Native
  • Expo
  • Svelte
  • Astro
  • Node.js
  • Next.js
  • TailwindCSS
  • Express
  • MongoDB
  • Firebase
  • MySQL
  • Supabase
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Windows
  • macOS
  • iOS
  • Linux

Projects

Climate Conscience

- Generated a tailored carbon footprint reduction with Anthropic's Claude 3 LLM models built on Amazon Bedrock
- Deployed a full stack web application with 2k+ lines of code on Vercel within 36 hours due to effective communication and debugging skills under pressure

WhatchaGot

- Produced 3 wireframes, class diagrams, and figma prototypes for a comprehensive meal planning web application
- Led a 6-week project implementing user auth and access control with React, JWT, bcrypt, and MongoDB
- Utilized Github Actions and Azure to create CI/CD pipelines for successful deployment during three 2-week sprints

AIFred

- Tailored OpenAI's GPT 3.5, Whisper, and Bark to serve as a personal assistant capable of STT/TTS input/output
- Implemented an intuitive user interface using Reflex, receiving praise from judges on concept and execution

Activities

CS+AI Club VP and Officer

- I serve as the interim Vice President of Internal Affairs for Fall Quarter 2024 in the largest Computer Science club with an AI focus on campus
- As an Officer I serve as the Meeting Facilitator Lead where I organize our weekly meetings, presentations, and workshops

Student Researcher in Machine Learning

- I'm working with Dr. Mugizi Rwebangira on a research project exploring the Neuroidal Model, proposed by Valiant in 2005, to see if it can be a more biologically plausible model of computation and inspire new machine learning techniques
- I hope to craft my Master's Thesis as a graduate student on this topic

Awards

William K. Woo Scholarship Recipient

- Awarded to select Computer Science Students at Cal Poly - SLO by the Computer Science and Software Engineering Department

President's List 2022, 2023

- Awarded to students who earn the Dean's List award for 3 or more quarters in the academic year

Dean's List

- Awarded to students who earn a 3.5 GPA or higher in the academic quarter
- I have earned Dean's List every quarter I've attended Cal Poly - SLO, 7 quarters so far including one summer quarter

Interests

  • Deep Learning
  • Supervised Learning
  • Full Stack Development
  • Competitive Powerlifting
  • Soccer
  • PC Gaming