AI/RL Research Assistant at Professor Kayvon Fatahalian's Graphics Lab- Deploying AI agents as proxies for human players to proactively identify design flaws, assess balance, and detect unintended in-game consequences, ensuring a more refined gaming experience upon release.- Leveraging high-throughput simulation capabilities to replicate advanced AI studies, like OpenAI's emergent tool-use research, achieving significant results in minimal timeframes on single GPU setups. Integrated competitive self-play methodologies to further enhance AI performance and adaptability.

Joined The Sims as a Gameplay Engineer.• Programmed original game features in Unreal Engine.• Worked and collaborated with a team of multi-disciplinary developers and designers on gameplay design. • Improved existing gameplay systems.• Proficient in Protocol Buffers and C++.

Logo and visual identity design for startups.

Worked with Dolby Vision Team on 3D computer graphics development in Unreal.• Created testable Unreal Engine environment prototypes.• Worked with concepts surrounding AI and Novel View Synthesis in game engines.• Presented final project, findings, and recommendations to executives and broader company.

Research Assistant at Professor James Landay’s Human Computer Interaction Lab, developing prototypes and conducting research on digital interaction using cutting-edge technology. • Program a Unity education and narrative application with functional game elements to be tested in Central America utilizing machine learning and environment recognition• Create stories around educational topics to optimize both fun and learning potential • Study how social interaction can be fostered by AR environments

Joined The Sims as a Game Designer and Simulation Developer. • Programmed original prototypes, wrote scripts/game flows, and created game environments in the Unity Engine, incorporating research and team feedback. Prototype will be launched to a large pool of testers.• Documented and presented newly ideated gameplay concepts and logic, scaling across all skill levels and ages, to senior executives and the broader multi-disciplinary project team.• Collaborated with UX Researchers, Game Designers, and UX Designers to ideate new game features, player experiences, concept diagrams, and wireframes.• Designed branding for EA’s Next-Gen Intern Program and selected as an intern SQUAD leader.

Dropping Knowledge is a series inspiring underrepresented students with an inside and inclusive look at STEM concepts and careers. Responsibilities include consulting on Script Development, Casting, Wardrobe, Set Design, Social Media & Promotion.

Bystander Intervention is a documented and proven solution toward shifting the culture around college drinking. With student input and administrative guidance, our team supports students requiring assistance during potentially compromising situations during party nights.

Inspired by the immense needs felt by families in the pandemic, we came together to connect families in crisis with direct support of $1k each month for 3 months through peer-to-peer giving.

The Promly App is a better social networking platform creating connections, empowering change and saving lives. The first app to connect the social media and mental health worlds, in a time where teenagers need it the most.