Canada
Working under the supervision of Dr. Yankai Cao in the SOLID Lab, focusing on reinforcement learning and intelligent control systems. • Conduct research in reinforcement learning (RL), interpretable machine learning, and control theory • Analyze and synthesize state-of-the-art literature on RL-based control and robotics • Contribute to the design and development of learning-based agents • Implement and evaluate models in both simulated and real-world environments • Collaborate on research-driven problem solving within a multidisciplinary team
Built and shipped production software at a crypto startup, focusing on trading infrastructure and protocol integrations. • Built and shipped a multi-surface trading terminal integrating real-time data from internal APIs and external services into user-facing execution flows across web and mobile • Drove aggregator integrations enabling price discovery and swap routing through Crystal's on-chain order book; secured and shipped Monad-native launchpad integrations into the terminal • Co-negotiated $150K in funding from the Monad Foundation ($100K loan + $50K grant) to finance protocol development and smart contract security audits
Leading the organizing team for Hack The Coast, the Science Undergraduate Society of UBC's annual hackathon serving 10,000+ science students across the Pacific Northwest. • Manage and coordinate a team of 5+ hackathon coordinators across all planning phases • Oversee sponsor outreach, partnership negotiations, and external club collaborations • Coordinate pre-hackathon workshops designed to onboard first-time hackers • Manage venue logistics, participant communications, and event operations • Drive planning and execution of a 300-400 person 24-hour overnight hackathon
Ensuring patron safety while delivering high-quality swim instruction in a fast-paced aquatic environment. • Monitored aquatic facilities and maintained safety for 100+ patrons through proactive hazard identification and enforcement of safety protocols • Responded to emergencies and administered first aid under pressure, demonstrating calm decision-making and leadership • Designed and delivered structured swim lessons for individuals of varying ages and skill levels • Communicated effectively with swimmers and parents to support skill development and water safety awareness • Maintained compliance with safety standards including National Lifeguard, CPR-C, and Standard First Aid certification
Delivered efficient food service while maintaining quality standards in a fast-paced café environment. • Prepared and cooked pizzas and menu items while maintaining consistency and presentation standards • Provided customer service by taking orders, handling transactions, and ensuring a positive dining experience • Managed multiple responsibilities during peak hours, balancing kitchen and front-of-house tasks • Maintained cleanliness and adhered to food safety and hygiene regulations • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth daily operations and timely service