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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Contributed to the development of FIReVision, a wildfire simulator using Unreal Engine 5 and AirSim, by implementing key features such as keyboard-controlled drone navigation, real-time object detection using AirSim API, and autonomous data collection. Collected and processed datasets of 15,000+ images to improve object detection models for human and vehicle detection in wildfire scenarios.Produced a high-quality demo video showcasing FIReVision's capabilities, targeting submission for the Unreal Engine Epic MegaGrant.Presented FIReVision at CMU's Meeting of the Minds research symposium, highlighting its potential impact in wildfire management and robotics.

New York, New York, United States

Interned on the MyMSK team, contributing to the development and maintenance of the patient portal used by 170,000+ patients annually. Key accomplishments and responsibilities included:Developed an AI chatbot interface using React and TypeScript for the MyMSK platform, enhancing natural language capabilities for 100,000+ daily users. This project streamlined the process for developers across 50+ teams to fine-tune LLMs before deployment, representing a significant milestone in AI-powered development practices within MSK's DigITs department.Studied full-stack architecture of MyMSK's Self-Scheduling application, gaining hands-on experience with React frontend, C#/.NET backend, and SQL Server database.Utilized SQL in SQL Server Management Studio for database operations related to the Self-Scheduling application.Engaged in Agile practices including daily stand-ups and two-week sprints, and participated in Health Platform Consumer Meetings, gaining insights from various DigITs software developers.Won 1st place in MSK's intern hackathon, leading a team to develop MSK SkinMonitor - an AI-powered skin cancer detection app integrated with MyMSK, featuring image classification and health progress tracking.

Bachelor'S Degree, Electrical And Computer Engineering

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