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Redmond, Wa, Us

Redmond, Wa, Us

Menlo Park, Ca, Us

West Lafayette, In, Us

Researched novel surgical telementoring system using Microsoft HoloLens to create augmented reality overlays of surgical instructions.Researched guided AR-based acquisition of indoor environments.

Researched view synthesis techniques using deep learning.

Researched and developed advances in social VR and representation of real-world environments.Investigated deep learning approaches using PyTorch and CUDA for style transfer of view-dependent material effects in 3D-scanned scenes.

Performed internal research and development into augmented reality (AR) interface design.Conducted user studies to investigate various AR input methods.

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

Investigated and researched rendering improvements in gaze-tracking head-mounted virtual reality displays.Developed simulator application using Python and OpenGL shaders to implement and validate gaze-enhanced rendering techniques.

West Lafayette, In, Us

Researched and developed novel assistive navigation system for the blind, using Google Project Tango tablet, OpenGL, and OpenAL to capture point clouds and convert them into 3D audio navigation cues.Created visualization of flight plan risk assessment with Cesium.js to asynchronously render 3D overlays on virtual globe. Regularly met with clients to refine and iterate on project requirements.Integrated WebVR Oculus Rift support into online volume rendering platform for scientific visualization.Created Kinect-based automatic package dimensioning system for distribution centers which can get the length/width/height of rectangular boxes with error of less than 1 cm in less than 1 second.

West Lafayette, In, Us

Researched and developed novel magic-lens transparent display system, using off-the-shelf displays, face-trackers, and depth-sensors to create portable system that transforms a tablet screen into a virtual window from the user’s perspective.As part of research team, developed prototype augmented reality surgical telementoring system using Android, OpenCV, and OpenGL, to provide live expert surgical guidance directly into trainee surgeon's field of view.

Overland Park, Kansas, Us

Developed iOS and Android apps for augmented reality camera overlays, using both target-based and geolocation-based augmented reality.Developed web application to provide RESTful API for mobile app consumption.Worked with team to design and develop Android and iOS mobile applicationsand asynchronous messaging backend using Rails, node.js, and MongoDB, forgroup-based contact management solutions.Helped develop Java Spring MVC and Netty enterprise service providing APIs forprocessing telecom data, using server-sent events and WebSockets. Conductedload testing and performance analysis to optimize asynchronous messaging systems.Reimplemented legacy educational web app in Ruby on Rails, for use in tablet-based mobile instructor feedback, used in school districts nationwide.Developed enhancements for CakePHP background check web application.

Regularly gave lessons in English writing and composition to native Chinese university students. Created dynamic lesson plans to improve classroom participation, interest in English, and critical thinking skills. Individually tutored students and gave students spoken English practice opportunities through regular "English Corner" campus activities.

Regularly taught ESL classes to students of Chinese primary, middle, and high schools. Created lesson plans and study materials to tutor individual high school students and adults. Participated in and helped develop key marketing and outreach programs to increase school membership.

Overland Park, Kansas, Us

Assisted in various software development projects for Mersoft clients. Developed chat client mobile application for Windows Phone platform. Involved in development of HTML/CSS/Javascript (jQuery) web application using QR codes for marketing shortlinks.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Us

Worked regularly with students in classes related to computer science and physics, provided high-level guidance on students' programming projects.

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

Pursued partnership with teacher at Salt Lake Center for Science Education charter school to use programming and computer science principles to educate students on physics and ecology.Developed Java applications to integrate into regularly scheduled lessons, giving students hands-on experience with understanding and modifying source code.Served as judge for school and district science fairs.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Us

Graded and offered feedback for assignments and tests for introductory computer science course in School of Computing.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Us

As part of National Science Foundation grant, generated recruitment presentations on the field of computer science to give to area high schools.Used Java and C++ to create programs and lesson aids related to physics and encryption to augment high school teaching curriculum with computer science.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Computer Science

Master Of Science (M.S.), Computer Science

Bachelor Of Science, Computer Science