Education

Math - Computer Science B.S., Economics B.A. University of California, San Diego

GPA: 3.58 Sep 2019 - June 2022

Work experience

System Robotics Intern, Vanderbilt ARMA Medical Robotics Lab Jun 2020 – Sep 2020 | Nashville, TN

Improved latency by 60% and allowed for modular sampling of sensor array by optimizing C++ code
Gathered, assessed, and presented data on latency gains across various use-case sensor configurations
Programmed an interactive ROS QT GUI plugin using Python for use in real-time control and sensor reading from a snake robot, documenting a template for future iteration and allowing for interactive, real-time testing

Python+Integration Intern, Vanderbilt ARMA Medical Robotics Lab Jul 2019 – Aug 2019 | Nashville, TN

Reduced round-trip latency from 50ms to 2ms by transitioning 6-axis robot communication protocol from TCP/IP to EtherCAT with integration into lab system allowing for robot to be used for eye surgery
Designed and latency-tested Python and MATLAB code to control 6-axis robot within required surgery use- case parameters, concluding only Python had desired latency (>110% improvement) and functionality

Research Intern, Vanderbilt ARMA Medical Robotics Lab Jul 2018 – Sep 2018 | Nashville, TN

Improved 3-armed parallel robot (Arduino) from manual to automatic calibration using visual processing and optimization algorithms (MATLAB), and documented for use in high school outreach program
Evaluated microcontrollers and adapted from previous model to ESP32, improving performance while reducing cost for continuum robot used for eye (OCT) imaging
Designed a wireless microcontroller (ESP32 via Arduino) implementation for homing a PUMA industrial robot arm, allowing for remote calibration and homing

Discord Bot for Local Game Store Aug 2023

Developed bot (Python) to streamline game-finding process for community of >1000 tabletop gamers
Integrated interactive buttons and notifications for players, enhancing event engagement and participation
Ensured continuous bot operation by deploying on Google Cloud, and utilized Git for version control

Zoo Map Android App Jun 2022

In a team of 6, programmed a mock app for a Zoo using Google Maps API and Android Studio to find and get directions for different exhibits with paths determined by user-set preferences
Utilized agile methodology and test driven approach to ensure product satisfied customer needs
Ensured project stayed on track through consistent meetings, planning, and progress reevaluation

Heated Glove for Renaud’s Syndrome Jun 2019

Programmed Android app to control and regulate glove temperature by connecting to Arduino
Fabricated heated glove utilizing microcontroller and carbon tape for Raynaud’s Syndrome
Presented issue, glove, app, and potential improvements to panel of hackathon judges

Python, Java, MATLAB, R
Professional experience and applied projects with agile development and team engineering
Considerable experience working both in a team and in parallel towards project completion, including thorough documentation of work and regular presentations to teams and clients