Professional Experience

Resume & Experience

A journey through Computer Engineering, research, and community building — from Cambridge classrooms to Santa Cruz maker spaces.

"I don't just build projects. I build momentum. 🔧🚀"

Professional Experience

June 2025 – June 2026

Slugworks Staff

UC Santa Cruz

Leading maker education initiatives and training platform development. Mentoring new interns and supporting the growth of UCSC's maker community through innovative educational approaches.

Leadership Training Development Mentorship
2025 – 2026

ACM Instruction Officer

Association for Computing Machinery, UC Santa Cruz

Coordinating educational workshops and technical training sessions as Instruction Coordinator. Helping students bridge the gap between academic learning and practical application through hands-on programming workshops and peer learning initiatives.

Technical Education Workshop Coordination Peer Learning
June 2024 – June 2025

Maker Space Intern

Slugworks CUIP, UC Santa Cruz

Managed and developed the maker space's online presence using HTML, Adobe Illustrator, and Figma. Conducted interviews and wrote spotlights on users, promoting experiential learning. Analyzed data on maker space usage to improve outreach and space utilization.

Web Development Data Analysis Community Building
2025 – Present

Generative AI Researcher

Tech4Good Lab, UC Santa Cruz

Designing AI tools for transcript analysis, prompt workflows, and LLM evaluation to support feedback in experiential learning. Applying insights from Slugworks interviews to improve reflection systems for CMPM courses and campus-wide maker programs.

AI Research Educational Technology Data Analysis
2025 – Present

Student Brand Ambassador

Adobe

Planning and leading workshops teaching students how to use Adobe Express and other Adobe applications for academic and creative projects. Promoting creative tools and techniques to enhance student work across disciplines.

Workshop Facilitation Creative Tools Community Engagement
2023

Study Abroad Student

University of Cambridge (UCEAP)

Studied Robotics, Macroeconomics, and Material Science at Cambridge University through the UC Education Abroad Program. Gained international perspective and expanded technical knowledge in a challenging academic environment.

International Experience Academic Excellence Cultural Exchange

Education

Bachelor of Science

Computer Engineering

University of California, Santa Cruz

2023 - 2027

Study Abroad

Robotics, Macroeconomics, Material Science

University of Cambridge

Summer 2023

Publications

Connection Through Canvas

ISAM 2025

Co-authored with Tamara Ball, Nicolas Kouatli, and Kristy Golubiewski-Davis

Research exploring transformation of UCSC's Canvas LMS into a centralized training platform for makerspaces.

Technical Skills

Languages

Python, C, Java, HTML/CSS, TypeScript, JavaScript

Tools & Software

React, Figma, Excel, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Express)

Specialties

Data Analysis, AI/ML, Community Building, Educational Technology, UX Design

Achievements

  • ISAM 2025 Publication Co-Author
  • Chancellor's Undergraduate Internship Program (CUIP) Participant
  • Adobe Student Brand Ambassador
  • Cambridge Study Abroad Scholar (UCEAP)
  • ACM Instruction Officer

Interests

AI Research Maker Education Community Building Music Performance Data Visualization Educational Technology Creative Technology International Experience