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San Francisco, CA, US

Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Programmed an interactable piano with hand-tracked controls in Unreal Engine 5 using the Meta Quest 3.- Modeled and rigged a piano mesh in Blender that procedurally animates from inputted MIDI files.- Integrating Unreal Engine levels together using VR transitions for an MS thesis.

Installation Wizard (26 People) – USC Interactive Media & Games MFA ThesisA 2D visual novel with RPG elements that focuses on the challenges of intergenerational communication and exploring modern technologies that make it easier.- Conduct 14 1-on-1 UX playtests and interviews every 2 weeks for each game build.- Identify and report issues caught during.

Return of the Arcadians (20 People) – USC Interactive Media & Games MFA ThesisA 2D isometric mobile simulation game that runs on Unity and focuses on helping players build habits and achieve real-life goals.- Implemented the road-building system in Unity by designing a weighted A* pathfinding algorithm.- Working with the lead engineer and a team of 8.

San Francisco, California, United States

- Guided three high school interns in a database digitization initiative in the San Francisco Online Invoicing System (SOLIS) with the SFPUC Infrastructure Budget and Finance Group (IBF).- Analyzed SOLIS and consulted with the IBF manager on UI/UX improvements, leading to a presentation of findings to the IBF branch.- Utilized Excel to compile government.

San Francisco, California, United States

- Active tutor in AP Physics 1 and Pre-Calculus 1 hour per week, increasing average test scores by 16%.- Taught Tutee in topics such as Kinematics, Energy, Momentum, and Trigonometry.

San Francisco, California, United States

- Coordinated and produced weekly update videos for Team 4159's YouTube channel with Adobe Premiere Pro.- Directed and produced team's video submission for 2022 FRC Chairman's Award, winning first place for 2022 Silicon Valley Regional Chairman's Award.- Managed and trained 11 team members in video editing on Adobe Premiere Pro, photography, film.

San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco, California, United States

- Facilitated STEM engagement and education in-person for middle schoolers.- Collaborated with other high school students to create a STEM curriculum in robotics and LEGO Mindstorm.

San Francisco Bay Area

- Assisted instructors in running weekly coding class and taught computer science fundamentals (IoT, critical thinking, loops, sequencing and inputs) for 11 students in 2nd - 5th grade through code.org and interactive activities. - Collected feedback from students and collaborated with instructors on building coding curriculum.

San Francisco, California, United States

- Attended pre-employment workshops to learn about leadership, resume building, money management and professionalism for 4 hours per week.

San Francisco, California, United States

- Coached a FLL Robotics team with 8 students in using LEGO Mindstorm kits to plan and build their FIRST Lego League Competition robot.- Hosted workshops to teach students about basic computer science concepts such as looping and functions.

San Francisco, California, United States

- Learned about various science topics such as ocean acidity and wildlife preservation.- Performed demonstrations in front of parents and students at science exhibits.- Planned and hosted Academy of Sciences’ Teen Science Night for 200+ attendees.