University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI

M.S., Computer Science (expected Spring 2025)

• Advanced Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Probability & Statistics

2024 - Present

University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI

B.S., Computer Science

• Intro to Computer Science I
• Discrete Mathematics I
• Intro to Computer Science II
• Discrete Mathematics II
• Program Structure
• Algorithms
• Software Engineering I
• Database Systems I
• Operating Systems
• Machine-Level and Systems Programming
• Software Engineering II
• Video Game Design and Development
• Machine Learning

2021 - 2024

Graduate Research Assistant, UH Manoa

Researched and developed computer vision and machine learning systems

• Conducted data preprocessing, training, and model evaluation using 1TB of data
• Collaborated with researchers in multiple fields to develop/refine models and discuss preprocessing strategies
• Utilized SotA machine learning algorithms and models such as YOLO and Xception
• Presented findings through technical reports and oral presentations

2024 - Present

ICS 111 Teaching Assistant, UH Manoa

Led an Intro to CS lab section and additional office hours, assisting students with coursework and grading homework and quizzes

• Led and instructed ICS 111 lab sections of 30+ students
• Actively monitored the ICS labs during assigned hours and assisted all ICS 111 students with course material
• Graded student projects, assignments, exams and quizzes within the required time frame
• Attended scheduled staff meetings
• Maintained a lab section course website
• Enforced and upheld all course, department and university policies

2024 - Present

ICS 111 Lab Assistant, UH Manoa

Assisted students with coursework during Intro to CS lab hours and additional office hours

• Attended and assisted students with coursework during ICS 111 lab hours
• Assisted in the development of curricular support materials
• Held additional office hours in either the Natural Sciences Emporium or ICS Computing Laboratories

2023 - 2024

ICS 141 Lab Assistant, UH Manoa

Assisted students with coursework during Discrete Math recitations and additional office hours

• Attended and assisted students with coursework during ICS 141 lab hours
• Assisted in the development of curricular support materials
• Held additional office hours in either the Natural Sciences Emporium or ICS Computing Laboratories

2023 - 2024

Setup/teardown/security crew member, Eastern Washington Department of Veteran Affairs

The Veteran Stand Down was a charity event that provided veterans in the eastern Washington area with free medical screening, job and educational opportunites, clothing and supplies, and other social aid.

• Provided security and verified the veterans' benefits eligibility for the surplus store
• Helped with the cleanup/teardown after the event
• Attended by 400 military veterans, with over 200 being homeless

Volunteer, Teddy Bears with Heart

www.teddybearswithheart.com/

Managed packing and shipping of donated teddy bears

• Guinness Book World Record for biggest single toy drive
• Partnered with Seaside Police Department of Seaside, CA

ICS 111 Assistant Teaching Assistant, University of Hawaii at Manoa

Assisted students in ICS 111 with course content, assisted TA with lab management

• Assisted students with programming assignments
• Explained computer science concepts to new students

3 semester Dean List Student, University of Hawaii at Manoa

Dean's List distinction for Fall 2021, Spring 2022, and Fall 2022. Awarded to students who: (1) earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher based on 12 credits or more taken for a grade, and (2) do not receive grades of W, I, F, or NC for that semester.

2021-Present

Medical Lake High School Class of 2021 Valedictorian, Medical Lake High School

Graduated top of the Medical Lake High School Class of 2021.

2021

Spokane Scholar in Science, Spokane Scholars Foundation

One of 150 students to be selected as a Spokane Scholar in 2021. More information can be found on the Spokane Scholars website.

2021

Washington State Honors Award, State of Washington

The Washington State Honors Award honors the top ten percent of the current year's Washington State high school graduating class. More information can be found on the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction website.

2021

National Honor Society Student, Medical Lake High School

National Honor Society is an organization for high school students. Membership is based on scholarship, leadership, service, and character. National Honor Society members do various community services and work to hone their leadership skills. More information can be found on the National Honor Society website.

2019-2021