Experience

  1. Machine Learning Research Intern

    Synopsys
    • Improved chip design planning and user experience across AI-driven compilation tools in C++, Tcl, & SQL.
    • Presented MS thesis results on LLM-aided design and code generation to a board of 30 EDA experts.

  2. Machine Learning Research Intern

    Synopsys
    • Reduced cost of customer Q&A via low-impact, scalable natural language processing model in Python.
    • Presented research on LLM fine-tuning and a novel application of semantic search for domain knowledge recall at an internal leadership conference and to a board of 20 static timing analysis experts.

  3. Technology Analyst Intern

    Accenture
    • Developed autonomous navigation demo of Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot using computer vision in Python.
    • Performed UX and system integration testing for a PeopleSoft interface with 1,000,000+ active users.

  4. Database Consultant

    DataMixMaster
    • Fostered transition to a NoSQL Python database system across a React front-end framework and API server.

  5. Data Analyst

    Sparkler Learning
    • Leveraged data science techniques to improve system read/write capabilities using Python.

  6. Data Analyst Intern

    IBM
    • Synthesized stakeholder feedback to design Python entity research visualizations for IBM Global Financing’s creditworthiness evaluation software with an estimated $320k/year efficiency boost for 200+ data analysts.
    • Leveraged UX design techniques to streamline analytics front end with JavaScript and IBM Carbon Design.

  7. Software Engineering Extern

    FactSet
    • Certification in Python and JavaScript Bootcamp on library modules, concurrency, and unit testing.
    • Awarded 1st place in internal coding competition.

  8. Undergraduate Researcher

    NYU Dynamical Systems Laboratory
    • Created immersive VR interface via Unity, C#, and Oculus’ SDK that utilizes image classification citizen science to provide personalized, motivating, low-cost telerehabilitation to stroke patients.
    • Published analysis on human-movement classification in virtual reality with 2nd authorship.

  9. Robotics Instructor

    Rocket Club
    • Taught young students mechanics, physics, and entrepreneurship with LEGO VEX and Mindstorm.

Education

  1. PhD Electrical and Computer Engineering

    Carnegie Mellon University
    GEM Fellow
    Working on optimization of non-invasive neurostimulation with applications in neurorobotics and neuralprosthesis.

  2. MS Computer Science

    New York University, Tandon School of Engineering
    GEM Fellow, BS/MS Track, GPA: 3.8/4.0
    Researched large language models in assistive and generative coding practices for applications in the elctronic design automation space. Partnered with Synopsys industry experts to develop a benchmarking schema and database for my thesis.
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  3. BS Computer Science, Minor Mathematics

    New York University, Tandon School of Engineering
    Dean’s List, NYU Student Leadership Fellow, Cadence Technology Scholar, Accenture Leadership Fellow, cum laude
Awards
GEM Engineering and Science PhD Fellowship
GEM Consortium ∙ March 2024
Awarded through extensive application & interviews, sponsored by Synopsys and Carnegie Mellon University.
LLM RAG Agent Certification
NVIDIA ∙ January 2024
Awarded through examination and coursework during NVIDIA’s 2024 AI Summit.
GEM Engineering and Science Master’s Fellowship
GEM Consortium ∙ March 2023
Awarded through extensive application & interviews, sponsored by Synopsys and New York University.
Dean’s List Award 2019-2023
NYU ∙ January 2023
Awarded through consistent top placement in coursework.
Honors Scholar
NYU ∙ January 2023
Awarded through consistent cum laude GPA performance over Bachelor’s degree.
Founders Day Award
NYU ∙ January 2023
Awarded through top placement in senior year of my Bachelor’s.
Outstanding Leadership Award
NYU ∙ January 2023
Nominated and awarded for my leadership of NYU’s Out in STEM branch as the President; achievements include a 100% increase in conference attendance, 70% increase in member participation, and a 20% increase in overall membership.
Diversity Technology Scholarship
Cadence ∙ October 2023
Awarded through extensive application process.
Ideathon Honorable Mention
Accenture ∙ January 2022
Awarded for my presentation on small autonomous robots in high-risk emergency scenarios.
Student Leadership Fellow
Accenture ∙ January 2022
Awarded through application, interviews, and active participation in leadership program.
Emerging Student Leadership Award
NYU ∙ January 2021
Nominated and awarded for cofounding a non-profit delivering inclusive health education to 100+ students.
Coding Competition Winner
Factset ∙ January 2021
Awarded for placing 1st at internal Python coding competition.
Dynamical Systems Laboratory Researcher of the Month
NYU ∙ November 2020
Awarded for my publication in virtual reality mediated telerehabilitation and human movement classification.
iD Tech Pathways L10 Award
iD Tech ∙ January 2020
Awarded for the completion of multiple coding projects through iD Tech including a trained Tetris bot with a neural network using Tensorflow, an exploratory text-based iPhone game with Xcode, a third-person RPG game with Unity, an HTML and javascript forum webpage with a functional SQL backend, and a java-based Minecraft mod and texture pack.
Josh Goldfaden Writing Award
NYU ∙ January 2020
Nominated and awarded for a Rabecca Solnit-inspired essay I wrote on the landscape of technological ethics and its drift due to the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence.
National Society of High School Scholars Honor’s Society 2017-2019
NSHSS ∙ January 2019
Awarded for academic performance at Horace Mann School.
Engineering Student Leader
Concord College ∙ August 2018
Awarded for completion of foreign exchange program where I attended university-level STEM lectures in civil, material, aerospace, environmental, and computer engineering.
Halite II Programming Award
Two Sigma ∙ January 2018
Awarded for placement in online artificial intelligence competition.
Financial Student Leader
Baruch College ∙ August 2017
Awarded for completion of Financial Engineering and Applied Mathematics course.
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