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United States

Ithaca, New York, United States

• Build User Registry platform to upload carbon plan and verification platform to verify credibility of carbon tokens granted
• Developed a Multi-Agent-based Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) system for carbon reporting, integrating externalknowledge sources with LLMs, achieving higher accuracy in generated reports
• Optimized an existing blockchain-based carbon registry platform using React.js, Node.js, and Golang, leading to a 15%reduction in transaction latency.
• Developed and deployed smart contracts on Hyperledger Fabric, increasing the platform's operational efficiency by 25%.

Ithaca, New York, United States

• Led initiatives that celebrated cultural diversity, such as heritage month events, attended by an average of 30 residents
• Increased resident engagement in three separate resident communities through innovative programming and activities.
• Organized and led 4 events per semester, fostering connections among 1200+ residents and promoting a sense of belongingand inclusion- Career counseling

• Achieved 100+ users login in AI Study Flashcard app built with Gemini API, ClerkAPI, StrapeAPI
• Build a AI Resume App in a team of 4 with MERN stack becoming top contender out of 500+ teams
• Build weekly projects and meeting deadlines: landing page, pantry tracker, e-commerce site, AI Resume App, Rate my

-Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including product managers and UX/UI designers, to deliver user-centric features and enhancements.-Implemented real-time data analytics and monitoring tools to track user engagement and video performance metrics.-Ensured the security and integrity of video content through DRM integration and secure video streaming.

Queens, New York, United States

• Assisted an average of 350 visitors per day with inquiries and provided information about the hotel.
• Assisted in maintaining accurate visitor logs and data entry, contributing to improved record-keeping efficiency.
• Successfully managed multiple tasks, such as attending to visitors, handling phone inquiries, managing kitchen staff, and assisting with event preparation, while consistently meeting deadlines

Ithaca, New York, United States

- Design worksheets and review Multivariable Calculus materials weekly for a class of 22 students - Navigating transitions of students- counseling students

Queens, New York, United States

• Collaborate with 70 team members (Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Software Engineer) in the design,manufacture, and assembling of robotics-oriented projects (Chatbot integrated with ChatGPT, GUI using.
• Design GUI that let users access the vision system, Chatbot, Physical blocky, and connect robots. Design Chatbot GUI thatuses speech recognition and stores context using React.js and Python.
• Decrease Overhead Vision System’s x, y, and angle offsets by 80% and improve the algorithm for locating Apriltag
• Utilized software such as Visual Studio, Python, React, HTML, Terminal, and JavaScript to create the functionality of the robot, chatbot, overhead vision, and GUI

New York, United States

- Managed the CMS system in order to process customer returns, tracking, and sales - Took inventory of store’s stocks and answered customer service calls on varying inquiries - Organized customer’s mails into respective PO Boxes to ensure customer satisfaction

Manhattan, New York, United States

- Apprentice for experienced worker within the field in inspecting and analyzing the fire control, air conditioner, and water sprinkler systems within 4 buildings in Midtown and Queens to ensure structural safety - Analyze blueprints on its functionality and optimization of efficiency

New York, United States

- Recognized as Best New School Division C Award in the New York City district - Compete and train members in events relating to physical science, technology, and engineering - Help facilitate and foster member’s interest in the Sciences while preparing for bi-monthly competitions

- Awarded FTC Finalist Alliance Captain- Develop the functionality of the robot using software such as AutoCAD, Inventor, and Java - Compete in regional competitions where robots perform tasks such as picking up minerals

- Assisted in translating documents and advertising Garden events to the Chinese community- Perform transactions and promoting plant sales during the pandemic ranging around $50, roughly 20 times a day - Organize Garden weddings, conferences, and large-scale meetings of multiple parties

- Facilitated along with developed leadership amongst fellow cadets within the platoon- Volunteered in Battalion-wide events such as Car Wash along with Winter Banquet for cadet promotion- Fundraised roughly $200 yearly in order to sponsor large-scale Battalion events such as Military Ball

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Computer Science

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Science

Activities and Societies: Cup Robotics Project Team

Engineering

Activities and Societies: Science Olympiad, FIRST Robotics, Junior R.O.T.C., Key Club International