- Joining the Directed Energy Systems Software Branch (E14) at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division as a selected Department of Defense SMART (Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation) scholar.- Designing, developing, and delivering advanced artificial intelligence for directed energy weapons, including state-of-the-art laser and high-power microwave platforms.- Engaging with industry experts and internal stakeholders to ensure the delivery of reliable and robust solutions that meet stringent national security standards.- Integrating cutting-edge technologies into national defense frameworks, ensuring the operational superiority and safety of advanced directed energy platforms.

- Contributed to the Estimation and Prediction of Orbits and Clocks to High Accuracy (EPOCHA) Project sponsored by Raytheon and the NGA, building high-accuracy orbit determination software for US military satellites and the GPS constellation.- Conducted comprehensive research and subsequent implementation of asynchronous data querying into wEPOCHA, thereby significantly reducing loading times and enhancing overall system performance.- Collaborated with a cross-functional team to transform the outdated EPOCHA GUI into an intuitive web-based platform (wEPOCHA) leveraging Python, Vue.js, and SQL Alchemy.

- Used React and GrapesJS to develop and launch samwaysites.com: a B2B platform for website development and sales funnel creation with features such as intuitive SEO optimization and email automation.- Created customizable templates that saved users an average of 10 hours per website development project and successfully integrated the platform with popular ecommerce and email marketing tools such as Stripe and Mailchimp.- Organized team of 15 employees by selecting candidates and appointing each to specific tasks and roles; lead meetings to determine organizational goals and manage project KPIs, resulting in a 25% increase in productivity within the first year.- Implemented an inbound marketing strategy that resulted in a 500% increase in website traffic within the first year through targeted email campaigns, social media advertising, and SEO; scaled the platform to 30+ users and currently growing exponentially.

- Spearheaded transformative pro bono consulting projects for various nonprofit and government organizations, driving impactful initiatives that significantly enhanced local community welfare.- Oversaw all financial operations for the branch, skillfully developing and executing financial strategies that included budget formulation, continuous monitoring, and strategic adjustments to optimize financial performance.- Collaborated with Delaware County officials to pioneer sustainable food waste management strategies, successfully implementing composting solutions and integrating eco-friendly foodware options across numerous local restaurants.

- Selected out of a pool of over 10,000 applicants to participate in a competitive professional development program consisting of various events, workshops, and networking sessions.- Cycled through various roles and divisions at Goldman Sachs to gain exposure to different areas of the company and its operations.- Developed skills in financial analysis, strategic planning, and communication through hands-on experience and mentorship from senior executives.

- Collaborated with a team to design the scientific payload, spacecraft, and concept of operations (CONOPS) for CODA (Carbon and Oxygen Deposit Analysis) – a $275 million robotic mission designed to extract and interpret the climate record stored in Mars' Polar Layered Deposits (PLD)s.- Conducted trade studies on various instruments to determine the optimal combination of scientific sensors and instrumentation for the mission. This involved evaluating the performance, cost, and technical specifications of different instruments and making recommendations to the project team.- Researched previous Mars missions such as the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and the Mars Odyssey to inform the design and implementation of the PLD mission.- Performed extensive analysis on the required bands, frequencies, and gains needed for transmitting science and telemetry data from the Martian surface, and adjusted our design meet these requirements.

- Created complex financial models with Python and SQL using market comps and cash flow to evaluate potential investments and analyze the financial impact of transactions, resulting in the successful acquisition of 3 properties at a total of $7.5 million.- Developed and implemented Python scripts to automate repetitive tasks in financial modeling, including data scraping/cleaning and sensitivity analysis, resulting in a 35% increase in efficiency and an overall streamlining of the investment evaluation process.- Conducted thorough due diligence on real estate deals and utilized Tableau to create interactive dashboards for investment tracking and analysis, helping to identify and avoid potential risks in 7 deals and saving the company $12.2 million in potential losses.- Maintained an in-depth understanding of current market trends and recent transactions in targeted locations and consistently communicated with real estate developers and limited partners to support investment decisions, contributing to the overall success of the company's real estate portfolio.

Management Consulting Accelerator

- Gained industry experience with senior software engineers through pair programming, backlog refinement, and code reviews to ship production ready code to 15,000,000+ end users.- Created a script that analyzes over 200,000 Ayla devices using a machine learning model and predicts occurrences of problems (router resets, Wi-Fi authentication errors, etc.) with an 85% accuracy rate.- Incorporated 80% coverage endpoint unit tests to ensure correct population of data models which resulted in fewer bugs in production code releases.- Participated in agile development processes including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, as well as collaborated with cross-functional teams including product management, quality assurance, and customer support.

- Used HTML, CSS, Javascript, jQuery, Bootstrap, and Wordpress to design and develop dynamic and interactive websites for 40+ clients across Central Ohio.- Managed two information-technology-related businesses centered around building and repairing computers, developing websites, and SEO consulting: PC Wizard Repair and Process Social.- Handled all verbal and written communication between hosting companies, clients, and vendors.- Performed market research and updated the title, description, and meta tags of clients' websites to improve the search engine ranking.- Redesigns of existing websites combined with an SEO audit increased traffic by an average of over 200% within three months, as well as increased sales by an average of over 90%.