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Education
University of California, San Diego
Sep. 2024 - Jun. 2026
Master of Science in Computer Science; GPA: 3.89
La Jolla, CA
- Relevant coursework: Data Structures and Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Networked Systems
University of California, Santa Cruz
Sep. 2022 - Jun. 2024
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; GPA: 3.95
Santa Cruz, CA
- Achievements: Highest honors in the major, University Honors (Magna cum laude), Dean's Honors List
Skills
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Experience
Software Engineering Intern
Jun. 2025 - Sep. 2025
Stripe
San Francisco, CA
Group Tutor
Sep. 2023 - Jun. 2024
Baskin School of Engineering, University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
- Facilitated weekly sessions on C programming and introductory system design, including data structures, memory management, and effective debugging practices
- Mentored 400+ undergraduates on using UNIX development tools, including compilers (clang/gcc), build automation with Makefiles, memory debugging with Valgrind, and Bash scripting
Software Engineering Intern
Jun. 2023 - Aug. 2023
CodeDay
Remote
- Contributed to Microsoft's Semantic Kernel, an open-source multi-language SDK for AI orchestration
- Collaborated on enabling logit bias adjustments to prioritize tokens for fine-tuned LLM outputs: (PR #1880)
- Integrated Redis vector embedding storage with configurable indexing (HNSW/FLAT) and distance metrics, enabling context-aware, semantically grounded LLM responses on user-provided data: (PR #2132)
Projects
SmartHomeAccess
Jan. 2025 - Mar. 2025
University of California, San Diego
Python, Flask, SQLite, Raspberry Pi
- Co-designed an RFID-based home access system with embedded hardware, achieving 90%+ detection reliability with 0.592s average detection time and 20ms authentication latency
- Optimized energy efficiency through interrupt-driven multithreading, significantly reducing power consumption to below 1A while maintaining real-time performance
- Utilized SQLite’s Write-Ahead-Logging to ensure data consistency with concurrent multi-client operations
AstroAuth
Dec. 2024
Go, SQLite
Project Link: GitHub
- Developed a secure prototype authentication API supporting RSA, ES256, or ES512 JWT hashing schemes
- Implemented secure credential management and database operations using trusted Go libraries, following security best practices for production-ready systems
KeplerKV
Jul. 2024 - Dec. 2024
C++, CMake, Bash
Project Link: GitHub
- Built a lightweight NoSQL key-value store supporting typed key-value pairs and basic transactions
- Designed a custom, extensible query language for efficient data management and manipulation, supporting both interactive CLI and automated script execution for production workflows
- Implemented ACID-compliant transactions with efficient serialization, ensuring data persistence and atomic operations under concurrent access
SlugQuest
Jan. 2024 - Mar. 2024
University of California, Santa Cruz
Go, SvelteJS, SQLite
Project Link: GitHub
- Built a gamified productivity app with collaborative features and a reward system to boost user engagement
- Integrated Auth0 API by Okta for secure authentication, ensuring seamless user experience and data protection
- Achieved over 95% code coverage through comprehensive unit testing with Go’s native test framework