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Palo Alto, California, United States

• Automated the collection of optical loss measurements (insertion loss, PDL) for devices under test using Python and the Keysight Lambda Scan Engine API, increasing measurement accuracy and reducing procedure runtime by 91%• Developed custom, low-level software drivers and documentation for various test and measurement equipment using Python and pyTest, providing operators with clean, simple methods to execute measurement procedures such as wavelength sweeps, polarization sweeps, and temperature-related quantification• Automated photonic device calibration routines by gathering system requirements, developing and deploying code for software and hardware control verification, and integrating it into internal users’ workflows; conducted root-cause analysis to identify and resolve hardware issues, enhancing device reliability and accuracy

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Developed user authentication features for The Heart Center’s live-streaming, meditation app using Flutter, Dart, and Firebase, aimed at providing incarcerated individuals with mental health resources• Acted as co-tech lead, engaging in weekly meetings with the CEO and technical lead to discuss sprint progress, roadmap future features, and ensure developments were aligned with the nonprofit’s mission• Led the adoption of Agile methodologies within the developer team by co-leading stand-up meetings, prioritizing the development of user stories, story mapping, and sprint planning

Davis, California, United States

• Developed software to analyze alternative splicing in complex genomes and predict the resulting protein isoforms, providing insights regarding gene function for researchers studying disease mechanisms and biomarker discovery• Enhanced the tool’s capability to predict amino acid sequences in isoforms by integrating a modified Viterbi algorithm in Python and Hidden Markov Model in JSON• Compiled comprehensive documentation for BLAST software on the lab’s GitHub page, detailing commands, databases, and algorithmic principles, which simplified learning and usage for bioinformatics researchers within the research group

Cupertino, California, United States

• Mentored and supported approximately eighty students in a Python programming course at De Anza College, helping them enhance their programming skills with personalized assistance and regular support • Led weekly group discussions for students, focusing on key Python concepts like variables, loops, and classes, which helped them solve problems more efficiently • Helped grade assignments and exams, providing constructive feedback that improved student understanding and ensured fair evaluations

Santa Clara, California, United States

• Greeted and informed customers of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment, exchanges, and security practices• Demonstrated use and operation of merchandise and was in charge of computing inventory and reporting changes to upper management

Bachelor Of Science, Computer Science

Activities and Societies: Davis Data Science Club

Computer Science

Activities and Societies: De Anza Developers’ Guild