ResearchSep 2026 to present
Researcher: Learn to Query (LTQ)
Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences, UMass Amherst↗
Amherst, MA
- Working on the Learn to Query (LTQ) project with Andrew Yuan and Prof. Przemysław Grabowicz, on how machine learning can improve large-scale data collection through APIs under increasingly restrictive access and pricing.
- Investigates interpretable rule-learning approaches that retrieve smaller, more relevant datasets directly, rather than broad collection followed by local filtering.
- Focus on interpretable machine learning and rule-learning methods: literature review, method development, experimentation, and research writing.
LeadershipSep 2026 to present
Project Manager, ProDose
Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, UMass Amherst↗
Amherst, MA
- Leads development of ProDose, a smart medication dispensing system that automates scheduled dispensing of tablets and capsules, on a five-person UMass Amherst Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Senior Capstone team.
- Manages project scope, requirements, priorities, and stakeholder coordination across the team.
- Defined the product concept, engineering requirements, prototype goals, testing criteria, and project boundaries for the mechanical dispensing system.
- Coordinates with UMass faculty, engineering resources, and prototyping facilities on mechanical design, fabrication, testing, and prototyping funding.
AppliedAug 2026 to present
Course Grader: COMPSCI 684, Trustworthy & Responsible AI
Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences, UMass Amherst↗
Amherst, MA
- Course grader for COMPSCI 684: Trustworthy & Responsible AI, an advanced graduate course on the privacy, security, societal and environmental risks of modern AI systems.
- Evaluates coursework on adversarial attacks, AI security and privacy, responsible model development, generative AI risks, and current trustworthy-AI research.
- Works with material examining attack vectors, the guarantees and limits of current AI safety methods, and approaches to building more reliable systems.
AdvocacyAug 2026 to present
Campus Ambassador
Partiful↗
Amherst, MA
- Selected for Partiful's campus growth program at UMass Amherst, expanding adoption of the social events platform across campus.
- Connects student organizations, event hosts, and friend groups with Partiful for club events, game days, study breaks, and other student gatherings.
- Tests new features ahead of broader release and shares campus insights and product feedback directly with the Partiful team.
AdvocacyAug 2026 to present
Siemens Student Ambassador
Siemens↗
Amherst, MA
- Represents Siemens Digital Industries Software on campus, connecting students and faculty with Siemens technology and professional-development opportunities.
- Promotes Siemens microcredentials, Xcelerator Academy resources, and engineering software through workshops, presentations, and expert engagement.
- Collaborates with Siemens professionals and a global network of Student Ambassadors on university engagement and industry-relevant digital skills.
AppliedJun 2026 to Aug 2026
Open-Source Apprentice
Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences, UMass Amherst↗
Amherst, MA
- Selected for the competitive Summer 2026 cohort of the CICS Open-Source Apprenticeship Program, which pairs students with experienced open-source contributors and industry mentors.
- Contributed to established open-source projects in a structured, mentor-guided apprenticeship.
- Emphasis on source control, contribution workflows, technical communication, and engagement with maintainer communities.
AppliedMay 2026 to Aug 2026
Data Scientist
UMass Amherst Center for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence↗
Amherst, MA
- Selected for the 2026 Data Science for the Common Good program, training data scientists on real public-interest problems.
- Worked with the Boston Cyclists Union on safer, more accessible, and more equitable biking infrastructure.
- Contributed analysis across urban mobility, transportation safety, and community advocacy.
- Translated complex datasets into insights that support policy conversations and evidence-based decisions.
IndustryMay 2025 to Sep 2025
Technology Consultant
Steve Fisher Consulting↗
San Diego, CA
- Designed and built technology to modernise document-heavy legal workflows, including a secure litigation-document platform with structured storage, metadata organization, and search.
- Implemented role-based access controls, audit logging, and secure document processing to handle sensitive legal information.
- Worked directly with the stakeholder to map existing workflows and refine features iteratively through testing and feedback.
IndustryFeb 2024 to Dec 2024
Backend Developer Intern
SkyIT Services, a subsidiary of GBCS Group↗
Remote
- Built and supported backend solutions in Python, Django REST Framework, Firebase and JavaScript across multiple software projects.
- Translated application requirements into reliable backend functionality, working in a collaborative environment on clean, maintainable, documented code.
- Gained production-oriented experience with backend architecture, API-driven development, and database-backed applications, in an environment applying ML and AI to fleet operations.
IndustryMar 2025 to May 2025
Digital Solutions Consultant
Simple Coaching Inc.↗
Remote
- Designed and built the company website, giving its coaching services, programs and events a more professional and organized presence.
- Worked directly with the business owner to improve the customer experience and use technology to support day-to-day operations.
- Refined the site and its digital workflows iteratively on stakeholder feedback, combining web development, UX and business problem-solving.
LeadershipMar 2026 to May 2026
Entrepreneurs Accelerator Program Participant
Franklin County Community Development Corporation↗
Greenfield, MA
- Selected for the Spring 2026 Entrepreneurs Accelerator, supporting emerging founders and early-stage ventures.
- Developed and refined startup strategy through structured workshops and mentorship.
- Strengthened venture planning across positioning, growth strategy, and execution readiness.
AdvocacyJan 2024 to Dec 2024
Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador
Microsoft↗
Blacksburg, VA
- Organized peer workshops and training on Azure cloud, AI fundamentals, and portfolio building, helping dozens of students bridge classroom learning and applied skills.
- Created reusable starter projects and hands-on resources so students could keep exploring Microsoft technologies independently.
- Built a community of aspiring developers on campus by mentoring peers and amplifying their work.
LeadershipAug 2024 to Dec 2024
Student Leader
Virginia Tech↗
Blacksburg, VA
- Supported a community of 2,000+ residents with daily focus on roughly 150, triaging high-tension issues with Title IX and mental-health training.
- Launched inclusive programs and workshops that improved participation and reduced conduct escalations.
- Standardized communications and documentation for policy updates, improving handoff across shifts.
IndustryJan 2024 to Feb 2024
AI Intern
CodSoft↗
Remote
- Explored core AI domains (NLP, computer vision, and neural networks) by building small projects applying algorithms to real use cases.
- Moved from theory to practice on each project, strengthening applied implementation skills.
- Collaborated in a remote team while documenting progress publicly on GitHub.
AdvocacyNov 2023 to Jun 2024
Z Student Ambassador
IBM↗
Blacksburg, VA
- Promoted IBM Z mainframe technologies through workshops on security, data pipelines, and batch processing.
- Connected mainframe principles to modern AI/ML workflows, showing how legacy systems underpin scalable data handling.
- Engaged students, faculty, and IBM professionals to build a knowledge-sharing community.
AdvocacyOct 2023 to Jun 2024
Team Leader
Google Developer Student Club, Virginia Tech↗
Blacksburg, VA
- Directed hackathons, coding bootcamps, and workshops on Google Cloud and APIs for a diverse student body.
- Mentored peers through real-world software and machine learning projects.
- Built partnerships with faculty and industry professionals to keep programming aligned with real-world needs.
LeadershipJul 2023 to Aug 2024
Peer Mentor
Virginia Tech↗
Blacksburg, VA
- Mentored first-year cohorts on academics, campus resources, and life logistics.
- Coordinated events that improved retention and engagement.
- Built lightweight tracking for mentee goals and streamlined referrals to campus services.
ResearchOct 2023 to Jan 2024
Coding & Cryptography Researcher
Commonwealth Cyber Initiative, Southwest Virginia↗
Blacksburg, VA
- Developed anomaly-detection algorithms and coded secure data pipelines for handling sensitive information.
- Investigated coding theory and cryptographic concepts to design fault-tolerant data encoding approaches.
- Collaborated with faculty and peers to publish reports and present findings at academic forums.
LeadershipAug 2023 to Oct 2023
Upper Class Leader, Design Challenge Team
VT Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity↗
Blacksburg, VA
- Co-led a machine-learning smart calendar prototype that recommended tasks and schedules to students.
- Facilitated freshman design challenges teaching problem-solving, teamwork, and engineering fundamentals.
- Managed the community’s web and social presence, increasing visibility and event participation.
LeadershipAug 2022 to Jul 2023
Member
VT Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity↗
Blacksburg, VA
- Planned and supported student innovation events, preparing resources and troubleshooting logistics.
- Contributed outreach and onboarding content explaining the studio’s mission.
- Assisted with event execution and peer learning activities.