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Kirkland, WA, US

Hawthorne, California, US

Seattle, WA, US

• Implemented software features on Bottlerocket OS and built up public documentation website.
• Shipped complex features in Rust for Bottlerocket OS, a container-optimized operating system based on the Linux kernel→ Image GC threshold settings for kubelet in v1.9.0→ OCI default spec and settings for containerd in.
• Worked on a GitHub-based project in the open source community
• Led technical tasks of revamping Bottlerocket's public documentation website→ Implemented push-button GitHub Actions to generate OS package and kernel info→ Wrote user-facing documentation for operating system.
• Was part of an on-call rotation that supported customers in their use of Bottlerocket OS
• Active member of the Neurodiversity community

Palo Alto, CA, US

• Implemented software features on Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Service, set up development infrastructure for use by the team, and performed system test and validation.
• Shipped Support for Private Container Registries in vSphere with Tanzu (TKGS)→ Designed and developed a headlining feature in under 6 months with no prior Kubernetes experience→ Tested feature via unit tests.
• Enabled private cloud hardware as infrastructure for developer use (testbed systems)→ Configured vCenter, ESXi, vSAN, and NSX for two clusters→ Modified Jenkins pipelines to utilize new infrastructure→ Developed a.
• Introduced a shared and searchable data-driven approach to pipeline issue logging and triage
• Active member of the VMware Home Lab and Neurodiversity communities

Redmond, Washington, US

• Implemented software features on account.microsoft.com, performed data exploration and analysis on site telemetry and backend data, and introduced Jupyter Notebooks as a collaborative data investigation tool.
• Shipped Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (>$170 M/month, new for E3 2019) subscription management→ Assisted in overseeing feature release in the E3 Xbox Game Pass shiproom
• Built business intelligence reports for KPIs to drive investment decisions→ Introduced version-controlled Jupyter Notebooks to the data investigation and documentation process→ Learned and applied skills in KQL, SCOPE.
• Assisted with the Office MyAccount migration to account.microsoft.com (AMC)→ Shipped the "Show All My Subscriptions" feature on the AMC subscription management page (Top 5 clicked item on that page)
• Added data to CMS as part of initial launch work for Family Android App Time Limits

Mclean, VA, US

• Performed vulnerability research with a team of interns on an industry leading IoT smart home entry system that comprised of a lock, doorbell, remote connectivity device, and smartphone application→ Found 9.
• Applied reverse engineering, hardware analysis, network reconnaissance, and penetration testing among other skills during research
• Developed custom exploits for the found vulnerabilities by writing scripts to be used in web applications that demonstrated the vulnerabilities
• Presented our findings and a marketable solution to clients and senior leadership within the firm→ Placed 1st out of 16 teams at the firm's cyber internship competition

Jacksonville, FL, US

• Conducted feasibility studies utilizing large data sets curated from a variety of social media sources to determine impact and value to Dun ​& Bradstreet's commercial database
• Worked with a team of interns to develop a social media campaign emphasizing Dun ​& Bradstreet's corporate values to inspire innovation
• Introduced potential tools to improve collaboration and organization within and across different teams to enhance productivity and reduce redundant efforts

• Designed and set up a server room environment→ Researched and implemented a high-availability system→ Operated and maintained multiple servers
• Developed custom software solutions
• Installed and maintained hardware and software environments

Irving, TX, US

• Assisted in the full day-to-day operation of a 7-Eleven franchise
• Analyzed weather and sales patterns to determine types and quantities of products to order
• Learned customer care and interaction skills through dealing with various vendors and walk-in customers