Resume
Education
Work Experience
University of California Santa Cruz - School of Engineering IT DepartmentSanta Cruz, CA
Software EngineerJune 2021 - July 2023
Software EngineerJune 2021 - July 2023
- Sole engineer responsible for the development and maintenance of 50+ websites.
- Leveraged Python, JavaScript, and Bash scripting for site creation to reduce development time and cost by more than 25%.
- Upgraded and optimized more than a dozen Drupal sites and generated reusable PHP skeleton code for custom web modules, improving site performance and scalability.
- Developed new methods for upgrades and migrations to newer Drupal versions, presented solutions to software developers across the University of California system, improved cross-campus collaboration and efficiency.
IBM Thomas J. Watson Research CenterYorktown Heights, NY
Machine Learning Research InternJune 2018 - February 2019
Machine Learning Research InternJune 2018 - February 2019
- Led two machine learning medical detection research projects for high-risk patients, improving prediction accuracy for psychosis and drug abuse.
- Research peer reviewed, published, and presented at the February 2019 SPIE medical imaging conference.
- Designed and implemented a Python-based program with TensorFlow and Scikit-learn to efficiently assess and compare multiple classification and regression models on large datasets, reducing model selection time and improving overall model accuracy by over 15%.
- Engineered data cleaning and formatting tools that enhanced machine learning model accuracy by 20% through streamlined preprocessing, ensuring more reliable and consistent results.
Technical Skills
Programming: Python, C++, C, React JS, JavaScript, HTML, PHP, SQL, MATLAB, Java, CSS, R, C#
Software: Git, Apache HTTP Server Management, DevOps, Agile Software Development, LaTeX, Django, Arduino, Windows, MacOS, Linux, TensorFlow
Awards and Publications
Predicting Conversion to Psychosis in Clinical High Risk Patients using Resting-State Functional MRI Features SPIE. Jolie McDonnell, William Hord, et al. March 2019
- Westlake Regional Science Fair - 3rd Place - Testing Quantum Encryption Protocols in Real-life Situations Using Secure Quantum Tunnels
- International Baccalaureate Award - Developed a school-wide program to integrate technology into classrooms
- Eagle Scout - Organized and led service project to build an outdoor classroom at local elementary school to teach students about ecological issues and sustainability
Memberships
Cruz HacksJanuary 2020
Developed an iOS app to detect recyclable materials using machine learning and computer vision
SlugboticsSeptember 2019 - June 2023
Facilitating the design, materials sourcing, and fabrication of a 15lb BattleBot for use in the February 2022 Sacramento Battle Bot competition
Formula SlugSeptember 2019 - 2021
Collaborated with team to design components for small electric vehicle using SolidWorks and 3D printing