Carmichael, California, United States
I’m a computer science student with interests in software engineering and data science, focused on building reliable systems and learning how data can drive better decisions. I enjoy working through complex problems and turning abstract ideas into practical solutions. At UC Santa Cruz, I balance academics with leadership and hands-on experience, including serving as a Resident Assistant and participating in a school-affiliated, course-based internship with the Overture Maps Foundation. These roles have strengthened my ability to collaborate, take ownership, and adapt in both technical and people-facing environments. Outside of work, you can find me at the gym, trying local food spots, binging Netflix shows, and exploring new technology through personal coding projects. I value seeking knowledge, consistency, and pushing myself to grow through new challenges.
Served as a community leader and primary point of contact for 50+ residents, fostering an inclusive and supportive living environment. Through student mentoring, conflict mediation, and community programming, I support student's success while encouraging engagement and collaboration. This role has strengthened my leadership, communication, and ability to stay composed in high-pressure situations.
Led a 4-person research team building AI-powered solutions to predict building entrance locations for the Overture Maps Foundation. Developed an open-source pipeline combining YOLOv8 street-view door detection with a ResNet-18 satellite CNN fallback detection, increasing entrance coverage from 5.8% to 56% across a 500-point national ground-truth dataset. Presented findings to engineers and leadership from sponsor companies including Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, Niantic, and TomTom.
Supported front-end operations by delivering friendly, efficient customer service in a fast-paced retail environment. Alongside assisting customers, I helped maintain store organization and cleanliness to ensure a smooth shopping experience. This role reinforced reliability, teamwork, and clear communication.
Provided personalized service to over 100 customers daily, resolving complex shipping and mailing needs with accuracy and efficiency. I also helped improve inventory organization, contributing to reduced package loss. This position sharpened my problem-solving skills and comfort working with time-sensitive tasks and financial transactions.
Led and coordinated shifts by supervising team members, delegating tasks, and ensuring smooth daily operations. I trained new employees on procedures and food safety while handling cash management and customer concerns. This role developed my leadership, multitasking, and decision-making skills in a high-pressure environment.