Under Qwest Chair Professor and McKnight Distinguished University Professor Zhi-Li Zhang, funded by the NSF's REU programImplemented pathway for live parameter customization in simulated 5G network using Eurecom’s OpenAirInterface and FlexRICConducted networking efficiency research project using Python, published findings on arXiv (arXiv.2311.10936)Contributed to the Linux kernel and open-source research software platforms including OpenAirInterface and FlexRICAssisted Ph.D. students with data analysis, software engineering, and system configuration for academic research papersAccepted National Science Foundation “Research Experiences for Undergraduates” grant to continue researchDeveloped technical research skills including literature reviews, project management, professional teamwork, and data analysis

Implemented data transfer between spacecraft and ground station network using UDP packets in GNURadioWorked with industry and governmental space communications experts to insure reliability of all software interfacesDesigned and implemented persistent Point-to-Point Protocol link over serial using pppd and systemdManaged communications team of 8, including undergraduate volunteers, satellite project managers, and former NASA employees

Repaired and catalogued over 500 computersAutomated inventorying processInstalled and updated software using remote deployments in PDQ Deploy