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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Starting July 2025.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

• Developed a tool in Python to easily test device compliance with FIPS-approved algorithms, cutting testing time from one week to one day, allowing teams to rapidly undergo FIPS compliance reviews.
• Stood up containers and servers within the software to establish TLS connections to devices using FIPS-approved ciphers. Obtained network captures for easy debugging and produce cleanly formatted results.
• Wrote thorough unit and integration tests to eliminate errors in the software.

Kansas City, Kansas, United States

• I interned on the Consumer Automotive Map Engineering and Cartography team, helping to test and improve map routing algorithms. Worked on an AGILE development team to deliver and improve solutions, directly impacting.
• Coded solution to store route popularity data more efficiently within SQL databases, reducing global map storage size by 1.5%.
• Implemented a new method of round-trip routing in C++, allowing users to calculate a round-trip back to their starting location while already embarked on a route, factoring in desired distance/time and avoiding.
• Developed testing software in Python for such round-trip routes, ensuring our software simulated routes that matched the input criteria.
• Created an intuitive graphical interface in C++ to test the quality of route guidances (the instruction a GPS gives you at an intersection, for example, "turn right" or "bear left") at specific nodes along the route.
• Added functionality to our route regression tools to compare two routes and their respective guidances at each corresponding node.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• AirBnB for parking. There's never enough parking where it's needed, we're here to fix that. Allows homeowners to rent out their driveways to users seeking parking.
• Built with Swift, SwiftUI, and Objective-C
• Learn to effectively lead and work in a fast-paced startup team
• Lead weekly meetings with the sales team to coordinate strategy and to share leads
• Work with databases to securely store user and parking spot data
• Design app centered around UI/UX, ensuring a seamless renting process for customers

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

• Run social media accounts
• Coordinate with fellow student organizations
• Work with sponsors such as RedBull, Fjällräven, Bubblr, and many local businesses

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

• Managed yearly budget of over $100,000
• Developed social calendar with over 30 events with an attendance of 500-1000 people, coordinating with local businesses and sponsors
• Assisted in organizing philanthropy event which raised over $20,000 for epilepsy research

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States

• I worked with IT and cybersecurity experts from across the globe, providing solutions for our users and working on projects to defend and enhance the company.
• Tested and configured remote desktops using AWS WorkSpaces for company-wide deployment, allowing for easier management and cybersecurity of end users
• Learned about current cybersecurity threats and defense strategies as company worked towards ISO 27001 and TISAX control objectives
• Provided global Helpdesk support
• Collaborated globally with colleagues in China, Romania, India and Mexico to provide user support
• Improved Python and iOS development skills through Udemy courses

Lexington, Massachusetts, United States

• Managed store and fellow employees to provide customers with best experience possible
• Assisted with development of online delivery service
• Created new organization procedure for the store

Woburn, Massachusetts, United States

Assisted in the final design stages and the preparation for production of a flying car. Organized and catalogued inventory, developed equipment testing procedures, and learned about the intersection of mechanical, electrical, and software components in a highly regulated industry.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Science And Data Science, 3.92/4.0

Activities and Societies: ‎‎ - CS Nest - Badger Future Founders Club - Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity

Education record

Activities and Societies: ‎‎ - Captain of Varsity Ski Racing Team - Varsity Track and Field