ACM SIGPWNY is the largest Computer Science club at UIUC, catering to students who are passionate about cybersecurity topics. Our club not only provides a comprehensive platform for learning about the latest developments in the field, but we also actively participate in Capture The Flag events on a national level. It is a testament to our team's hard work and dedication that we have achieved a ranking of 6th in the USA on CTFTime.org, highlighting our strength in cybersecurity. As an Admin I facilitate and develop weekly meetings with a strong turnout of up to 100 students. Additionally, I actively promote the club to garner the attention of potential sponsors, thereby increasing our funding and resources to provide even more opportunities for our members.

The President’s Award Program (PAP) assists the University of Illinois to enroll highly capable students who have been admitted to one of the U of I campuses and are members of historically underrepresented groups and groups that have been less likely to enroll at the University. The broad goal of the program is to ensure and enrich the diversity of the student body. The University of Illinois believes that a diverse student body enhances the quality of education for all students. High achieving newly-admitted freshmen from several underrepresented groups are considered for the PAP award. To be eligible for consideration, students must be Illinois residents and have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement while graduating from an Illinois high school.

As a Peer Mentor, I have had the privilege of working with minority engineering students to help them successfully transition to university life. My role has involved providing guidance and support to these students, as well as facilitating lessons to educate them on the on-campus resources available to engineering students. Through my efforts, students have been able to access important services such as tutoring, research opportunities, and networking events. In addition, I have directed and moderated weekly meetings with colleagues to discuss strategies for improving students' academic performance and enhancing their overall university experience. I am committed to helping minority engineering students succeed, and I look forward to continuing to make a positive impact in the field of education.

The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program is a renowned scholarship that provides financial assistance to academically outstanding students from underserved backgrounds, helping them pursue higher education. Established in 1973, the scholarship is named in honor of the legendary baseball player Jackie Robinson, who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. The program offers comprehensive support to its recipients, including financial aid for tuition, room and board, textbooks, and other expenses, as well as leadership training, mentoring, and career development opportunities. The program is widely respected for its commitment to empowering young people with the tools they need to succeed in college and beyond.

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During my internship at State Farm, I developed an API-driven search engine using Hugging Face's pre-trained models to efficiently manage insurance claims across three departments. I optimized a predictive model with 95.1% accuracy using reinforcement learning techniques on AWS SageMaker, structured 500,000 data points for model training, and built a full-stack web application in React.js, JavaScript, and Python to interface with our model. Additionally, I implemented a compliance tool across a network of 10,000 agents, enhancing trademark monitoring and boosting social media platform uptime by 40%.I also designed and deployed an automation tool using AWS Lambda to transition our internal eventing framework from on-premises infrastructure to the AWS cloud, reducing operational costs by 7%. I applied advanced cloud computing skills to enhance API interactions and streamline software engineering processes. This role significantly deepened my technical expertise in handling large datasets, deploying cloud-based solutions, and developing scalable software solutions.

During my tenure at the golf club, I had the privilege of working alongside a fantastic team of co-workers where I was responsible for facilitating a positive work environment while overseeing various operations. My work schedule involved working up to six days a week, starting at 6:15 a.m. and concluding at 2:00 p.m. I helped onboard new members into the team and to play a pivotal role in running events with up to 400 participants. As part of my job, I assisted in organizing tournaments, outings, and daily member play, ensuring that our facilities were well-prepared and maintained for member use. I strived to establish and maintain professional and friendly relationships between our staff and members to maximize their satisfaction with the club. Overall, it was a fulfilling experience that allowed me to develop invaluable skills, while contributing to the growth and success of the club.