career experience

• software engineering intern

  @ university of central florida

  mar 2025 - present • orlando, fl (on-site)

  • developed a web-based tool to allow for student success coaches to track student progress and engagement.
  • implemented a custom api to integrate with existing systems, improving data retrieval speed by 30%.

• founding member

  @ kmodo

  jan 2025 - present • orlando, fl (hybrid)

  • self-hosted infrastructure on a linux vps with ci/cd script for reliability and extensibility.
  • built responsive full-stack hackathon management tools using next.js, trpc, and postgresql.

• hackathon organizer

  @ knight hacks

  dec 2024 - present • orlando, fl

  • led planning and execution of knight hacks, coordinating logistics, sponsorship outreach, and student engagement.
  • developed custom event platform features with next.js and trpc to streamline check-in and scheduling.

• possibilities summit participant

  @ goldman sachs

  jan 2025 - apr 2025 • remote

  • expanded connections with professionals, mentors, and peers for professional growth.
  • gained insights into recruitment best practices and enhanced technical proficiency in excel and financial markets.

• freshman discovery day fellow

  @ susquehanna international group

  feb 2025 • remote

  • attended virtual sessions on sig's philosophy, culture, and global market role.
  • explored applications of game theory and decision science in trading strategies.

• software engineering intern

  @ crowning games

  jun 2024 - aug 2024 • dallas, tx (remote)

  • launched npcs using gdscript, enhancing gameplay and receiving positive feedback from 75 testers.
  • led scrum implementation, achieving 90% on-time deliveries and 35% productivity gains.
  • optimized game performance, reducing load times by 30% and improving render smoothness.

• software engineering intern

  @ miami edtech

  jun 2023 - aug 2023 • miami, fl (hybrid)

  • enhanced python ai system for facial/object recognition, improving accuracy by 30% and reducing processing time by 15%.
  • led a 4-intern team researching stem kit integration in under-served schools, informing outreach for 500+ students.

• software engineering intern

  @ avatar buddy, llc

  jun 2022 - aug 2022 • remote

  • developed unit tests for chatbot's multilingual & emotional recognition, increasing accuracy by 25% and engagement by 15%.
  • implemented bilingual detection and response features, boosting user satisfaction by 15%.
  • optimized backend api response times for efficient request handling.