Enrolled in the Computer Programming Certificate Program at North Carolina State University while working full-time at North Carolina Office of Budget and Management. Coursework includes Java Programming, Algorithms and Data Structures, Operating Systems, C and Software Tools, Assembly Language and Computer Architecture, Discrete Mathematics for Computer Scientists

Partnered with state agencies to develop and implement the state budget,including meeting quarterly and yearly spending limits for capital spending projects. Ensured that $100 million in bond-financed capital projects metstate and federal requirements. Utilized state budgeting and accounting software systems.

Produced weekly written issue briefs for client on on state and national policy issues.Created marketing plan and content for encrypted messaging application, translated technical specifications into promotional materials.

Managed four-member team that produced daily written in-depth policy analysis used by more than 600 congressional staff.

Managed three-member team responsible for drafting legislation and providedlegislative analysis. Wrote speeches and opinion editorials for publication in national media outlets. Wrote legislation to improve Federal Reserve financial stress testing (DFAST, CCAR) that was passed by the House Financial Services Committee.

Produced legislation and speeches on budget, education, and energy issues.Drafted amendments to Senate bills under tight-deadlines, and supported communications team for the Senator’s national media appearances. Wrote comprehensive legislation to reform disability education.

Created Excel-based models to forecast federal energy tax revenues and determined the cost of legislative proposals. Responded to daily requests fromcongressional offices and committees for assistance in determining the tax-relatedimpact of proposed policies.