Experience
Software Developer
Machina Labs • 2022
- Developed web stack for executing and visualizing computational design scripts
- Implemented a system to run Bayesian optimization models for aligning 3D models to a scan
- Created crucial robot path-planning tools
- Worked with industry experts in artificial intelligence, robotics, and manufacturing
Systems Engineer
United Talent Agency • 2022
- Developed creative solutions to addressing critical cybersecurity threats
- Maintained Github, Docker, and Azure workflows
- Learnt from DevOps and Cybersecurity industry experts
- Gained exposure to the talent management and recruiting industry
Computational Design
Martin Bros • 2021
- Worked with BIM and engineering teams to build construction models
- Utilized software such as Bluebeam, Revit, AutoCAD, and more
- Learned from industry experts in construction, engineering, and management
- Analyzed and interpreted architectural, structural, mechanical and other plans
Developer & Consultant
Allay Tax • 2021
- Designed and developed client website at allaytax.com
- Managed online presence including SEO and marketing
- Advised regarding improvements in systems, client experience, and engagement
- Resulted in 2x faster website and a more client-friendly design
Co-Founder
Hirezz • 2019-20
- Co-founded social platform for discovering and hiring home contractors
- Developed MVP using Flutter and Firebase
- Conducted user surveys and iterated based on feedback
Activities
Robotics Captain, Programmer, & Builder
VEX Robotics @ CHS • 2019-23
- Apply and expand expertise in C++, embedded systems, robot design and development, and physics
- Build a robot capable of competing and completing an objective
- Use vision, inertial, and tracking algorithms to train the robot for autonomous movement (Vex AI Robotics Competition)
- Compete against other robotics teams at a high level in local, state, and international competitions
AI4ALL Student
Carngie Mellon University • 2021
- Attended free program at CMU with a cohort of 25 students
- Worked with Carnegie Mellon AI faculty to explore AI
- Used tools such as Tensorflow, PyTorch, and OpenCV
- Gained valuable research experience from building AI models and working on projects with other students
AI Scholar and Ambassador
Inspirit AI • 2021
- Worked with graduate students to learn more about AI
- Built projects using Python and Google ML tools under experts
- Explored fundamental AI concepts such as regression and NNs
- Applied AI to use cases in healthcare, self-driving, and more
- Worked as an ambassador to teach AI concepts to other students
Founder and President
ByteClub • 2020-23
- Founded org to increase STEM involvement by teaching students CS
- Taught through working on projects such as apps, websites, & games
- Pair students across experience levels to run a peer-peer program
- Share resources with students to help them pursue CS further
Projects
Robotics
VEX Robotics - Spin Up
2023- Designed, built, and programmed two robots throughout the year
- Led team to VEX State and World Championships as captain
- Used Flywheel and Catapult robot designs to score discs
- Trained the robot for autonomous movement using sensor inputs
VEX Robotics - Tipping Point
2022- Designed, built, and programmed three robots throughout the year
- Led team to VEX State and World Championships as captain
- Applied core robot design principles and programming techniques
- Trained the robot for autonomous movement using sensor inputs
VEX Robotics - Tower Takeover
2020- Robot used a double reverse 4 bar system to achieve a height of 7ft
- Helped design, build, and program the robot as team captain
- Featured in local newspaper and presented to City of Calabasas
- Programmed for autonomous path planning and control using C++
Artificial Intelligence
Plant Disease Detection and Classification
2021- Built a computer vision model using ResNet architecture
- Can identify and categorize plant disease with high accuracy
- Presented findings at Carnegie Mellon's AI4ALL Research Program
- Used data augmentation to increase training data
Object Detection and Bounding (CNN)
2021- Created an AI model to detect common road objects in a given scene
- Could be applied in autonomous driving and other areas
- Presented research project to students and graduates in Inspirit AI
- Used 3 CNN approaches: Perceptron, Sliding Windows, and YOLO
Tumor Classification (Regression)
2021- Made an AI model to classify breast tumors as benign or malignant
- Uses features such as tumor radius, surface area, and shape
- Implemented a model that used multivariable regression
- Used public dataset from health agencies with biopsies
Other AI Projects
- Made an reinforcement learning model to play blackjack against. Used an Epsilon-Greedy learning approach.
- Project to align 3d models to Scan with Bayesian Optimization at Machina Labs (NDA)
- Many smaller labs and projects at Inspirit AI and AI4ALL @ CMU
Software Development
Machina Labs (Toolset)
2022- Machina Labs is innovating with robotic incremental forming
- Built cloud-based internal toolset for Machina Labs
- Brought computational design and robot path planning scripts to the cloud
- Enabled generating robot paths and editing complex geometries in the web
Hirezz (Mobile App)
2020- Developed MVP for company I cofounded, Hirezz
- Designed with Figma and developed with Flutter and Firebase
- A social networking app to discover and hire home contractors
- Learned how to make an idea into a product
Allay Tax (Website)
2020- Designed and developed website for tax resolution firm (allaytax.com)
- Optimized website for search engines, performance in key metrics, and UX
- Resulted in a 2x faster website by using a CDN and caching
- Implemented a CMS for the website to allow for easy updates
Cloud Development and More
BIM and 3D Design at Martin Bros
2021- Modeled Floor 42 Unit 2 of The Grand in LA using Revit
- Designed and modeled an electric scooter and bike curbside stand
- Used software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam
- Presented and detailed project to senior Martin Bros engineers and leaders
FireFinder
2021- Created a smart fire detection system connected to AWS
- Used Arduino, ESP8266, and sensors to build a prototype
- Worked with AWS IoT, AWS Lambda, and other cloud services
- Presented project at a district tech conference and blogged weekly
Honors
Lockheed Martin 2023 Scholar
Lockheed Martin • 2023 • Los Angeles, CA
- Scholarship from Lockheed Martin to study STEM
Southern California Edison 2023 Scholar
Edison International • 2023 • Los Angeles, CA
- Scholarship from Edison International to study STEM
VEX World Championship - Science Division (2x)
VEX Robotics • 2022, 2023 • Dallas, TX
- Led team to VEX RC World Tournament as captain and programmer
- One of the top teams in division out of over 11,000 teams worldwide
VEX Robotics State Championship (3x)
VEX Robotics • 2019, 2022, 2023 • San Diego and LA
- Reached VEX Robotics State Championships in 2019, 2022, & 2023
- Won as state finalists at San Diego (2022) and Los Angeles (2023) and qualified for the World Championship
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Amazon Web Services • 2019-22
- Passed the AWS Solutions Architect exam
STEAM Award
CHS • 2020
- Received the school STEAM award for excellence in its fields
Hobbies
In my free time, I like to keep up with the NBA and play basketball. I've also played soccer for many years. Outside of sports, I like to read sci-fi novels, play video games, and research investments. Lastly, one of my favorite hobbies is exploring new tech frameworks and hunting for new tech ideas. I'm always developing some or the other project and on the lookout for new ideas to build.