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MS

University of California San Diego

Computer Science and Engineering

BS

University of Massachusetts Boston

Computer Science

RoboMaster Tag

• Created laser tag game for programmable mobile robot in Python with computer vision, leading team of 4 engineers to top 5 project ranking using agile leadership
• Developed path planning and obstacle avoidance system for mobile robot using state-based approach, enabling autonomous navigation in real-world environment
• Built backend object-tracking feature with camera-based distance estimation, achieving 95% accuracy within 4 meters
• Implemented peer code reviews, leading to reduction in bug reports and improved code maintainability
• Led daily stand-up meetings to promote team alignment and accountability, ensuring project goals, requirements, and use cases were understood

CHIP-8 Emulator

• Developed Python-based virtual machine that accurately emulates 8-bit computer architecture, enabling users to play library of 130 classic video games
• Designed frontend UI in Tkinter for loading games, saving progress, and changing default controls
• Implemented 60-second rewind feature, enabling players to undo mistakes
• Reduced file size for save data by 84% with compressed sparse row storage
• Improved code organization and maintainability with modular software design, leading to faster development

Treasure Hunt

• Created 3D adventure game targeting young audience by designing levels with Unity and C#, receiving positive feedback from players for challenging exploration puzzles
• Implemented hint system that guides players toward points of interest with positional audio cues, improving player navigation and experience
• Developed real-time audio system that plays context-aware footstep sounds based on game environment (sand, grass, stone), creating immersive gameplay experience
• Designed HUD that tracks player progress (health, score, time remaining) in Blender, improving UX through easy access to information
• Presented 20-minute playable game demo

Teaching Assistant

University of Massachusetts Boston

• Provided supplemental instruction for class of 70, covering fundamental concepts in automata theory, computability, and complexity theory
• Mentored students in 1:1 sessions, creating personalized learning environment that improved average homework grade

Oracle Fellow

University of Massachusetts Boston

• Reduced average runtime of correctness verifier using runtime profiling to develop theory selection heuristic (funded by Oracle grant)
• Decreased average false-alarm rate in correctness verifier using exploratory data analysis on dataset of performance metrics
• Designed poster to present scientific research at Student Success Showcase