PhD Computer Science, SOCRATES Certificate

Expected 2027

Rutgers University

NSR NRT Graduate Fellow

BS Computer Science, BS Mathematics, Honors College Certificate

2016-2021

University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)

Meyerhoff Scholar, Dean's List, President's List

Emphasis in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and robotics

Languages: Python, Java, C, C++, LaTeX

Machine Learning: PyTorch, Kerasm, Convolutional Neural Networks, Abstract Markov Decision Processes

Robotics: ROS, SLAM, Jetson Nano, Raspberry Pi, Gazebo, OpenCV

Sensors: RPLiDAR, Visual Odometry, Monocular/Binocular 3-D vision

3-D Printing: Parametric 3-D Modelling, Rapid Prototyping, Slicing, System Troubleshooting

Project Management: Agile-Scrum, GitHub

Operating Systems: Linux, Windows

Non-Neural Machine Learning Techniques in Hate Speech Classification

Culminating Project in Machine Learning, Dr. Cynthia Matuszek, Dec. 2020

Automated Monocular Exploration with Donkey Car Platform

Summer Research Internship, UMBC, CORAL Lab, Dr. Timothy Oates, June 2019 to Aug. 2019

Meyerhoff Scholars poster session, UMBC, Sept. 2019

Exploration of Compiled Agents in Multi-Agent Taxi

Independent Study, UMBC, CORAL Lab, Dr. Timothy Oates, Jan. 2019 to May 2019

Modular Solvers for Partially Continuous Abstract Markov Decision Processes

Summer Research Internship, UMBC, MAPLE Lab, Dr. Marie desJardins, June 2018 to Aug. 2018

URCAD poster session, UMBC, Apr. 2019

• Implemented binocular vision and RPLIDAR on an NVidia Jetson Nano JetBot to perform autonomous exploration, Jan. 2021 to present
• Built a 3D printed robotic arm and wrote a ROS node with integrated motor drivers to explore kinematics, Aug. 2020
• Designed and built a handheld gaming console to practice 3D modelling and prototyping, June 2020
• Built and customized a 3D printer system to improve extrusion precision, x-y accuracy, and fault detection to create high quality parts for robotics projects, Jan. 2020

Computer Science and Mathematics Tutor

Aug. 2017 to Dec. 2020

Academic Success Center, UMBC

• Prepared lesson plans and conducted scheduled small group tutoring
• Tutored multiple walk in students concurrently
• Conducted virtual tutoring sessions and maintained a loyal clientele base
• Taught C++, Python, Calculus (I,II, and III), Linear Algebra, Discrete Structures, and Algorithms

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Jan. 2019 to Dec. 2019

Cognitive Robotics and Learning Lab, UMBC

• Developed monocular Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) and Visual Odometry systems for autonomous robotic exploration
• Designed and conducted experiments in simulation to refine control systems
• Prepared and presented research poster for UMBC poster session

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Aug. 2018 to May 2019

Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Department, UMBC

• Taught programming concepts for Introduction to Computer Science course
• Prepared lesson plans and managed discussion section
• Maintained office hours and graded assignments for 20 students

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Jan. 2018 to Dec. 2018

Multi-Agent Planning and Learning Lab, UMBC

• Designed and Coded novel Markov Decision Processes (MDPs)
• Designed and conducted experiments to test the lab's Planning and Learning Models (PALM) algorithm
• Prepared and presented research poster for UMBC poster session

Living History Volunteer

Dec. 2020 to Sept. 2021

Princeton Battlefield, Pottsgrove Manor, Fort Mifflin

• Interacted with the public as a historical interpreter at 18th century reenactments.
• Taught STEM concepts involved in beer brewing, ciphers, and surveying.
• Supported Jeffersonian Dinner program on racial inequality.
• Filmed and edited online living history presentation.

Food Cupboard Volunteer

Mar. 2020 to June 2021

Interfaith Food Cupboard, Roslyn, PA

• Provided technical support for operations documentation using Salesforce database.
• Served cupboard clients and distributed food.
• Picked up and delivered donations and organized food cupboard inventory.