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AI Software Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

Lead Backend Developer for MAPPy, an LLM+RAG powered platform for the automated analysis and generation of Systems Engineering artifacts.

• Architected backend server responsible for AI processing
• Led secure Dockerized deployments to NASA AWS Govcloud
• Presented MAPPy use cases to potential clients and stakeholders at NASA and DoD facilities.

Project Systems Engineer - Mars Sample Recieving Project

Booz Allen Hamilton

Member of the Project Systems Engineering for the Mars Sample Recieving Project at NASA Johnson Space center. developing the project MBSE model and supporting Mission Concept Review (MCR) deliverables.

• Built a full-stack, data-driven Analysis of Alternatives framework using Python and Flask.
• Utilized MBSE principles with MagicDraw modeling software to create a comprehensive system architecture model. Leveraged the NASA MBSE Handbook and the MagicGrid modeling framework to define the high-level system structure, interfaces, requirements, and element traceability.
• Communicated with key Science and Engineering personnel to obtain, organize and communicate key project information.

Video Content Host

Hak5

On-camera host for Hak5, one of the longest-running and most recognized cybersecurity YouTube channels.

• Wrote, produced, and hosted technical explainer videos viewed by thousands of cybersecurity enthusiasts
• Researched and demonstrated topics such as Android rooting, Google dorking, USB attacks, and Wi-Fi spoofing
• Translated complex cybersecurity tools and techniques into engaging, beginner-friendly tutorials
• Managed on-camera delivery, script development, and visual demo coordination for each episode
• Wrote accompanying article stubs associated with each video.

Video Content Host

Null Byte

Served as an on-camera host for Null Byte, delivering cybersecurity tutorials on topics like secure operating systems, malware analysis, and cyber threats

• Hosted 20+ instructional videos covering topics such as TailsOS, steganography techniques for hiding malware, and the WannaCry ransomware attack
• Researched and scripted original content aimed at both beginner and intermediate cybersecurity learners
• Worked closely with video editors and infosec professionals to ensure technical accuracy and production quality

Research Intern – Planetary Sciences Division

Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)

Supported publication of planetary datasets to the PDS by collaborating with the Atmospheres Node and planetary scientists.

• Processed both ground-based and spacecraft observations of Jupiter
• Ensured PDS compliance and metadata accuracy
• Worked closely with atmospheric scientists and data archivists

Physics Tutor

Pasadena City College

Provided academic support to students enrolled in calculus-based physics courses, focusing on mechanics and electromagnetism.

• Tutored students one-on-one and in group settings for Calculus Based Physics, Algebra based physics, and conceptual phyics classes.
• Explained complex concepts such as Newtonian dynamics, electric fields, and vector analysis in intuitive terms
• Helped students improve performance on lab reports, homework, and exams
• Received PCC’s Award for Excellence in Performance for outstanding contribution to the tutoring center

Video Content Producer

NullByte

Lead Video Producer for NullByte youtube channel. Responsible fo researching, filming and editing 50+ instructional cybersecurity videos

• Produced over 50 high-quality video tutorials for a technical audience on cybersecurity fundamentals and advanced techniques
• Covered topics such as Linux privilege escalation, Wi-Fi attacks, password cracking, and Nmap scanning
• Managed the full production pipeline: research, scriptwriting, screencasting, narration, and post-production editing
• Simplified complex security concepts for beginner and intermediate audiences without sacrificing technical accuracy
• Helped grow channel engagement by delivering consistently polished, high-retention instructional content
• Collaborated with writers and cybersecurity professionals to ensure topical relevance and accuracy

Bachelor of Science

University of California, Los Angeles

Mechanical Engineering

• Orbital Mechanics
• Thermodynamics
• Material Science
• Dynamic System Controls

Associate of Science

Pasadena City College

Natural Sciences

In Search of the Most Exciting Baseball Game

A tool that scraped and scored all 2,430 MLB games from 2023 based on a custom excitement metric.

• Built with Python
• Scraped data from Baseball-Reference

USB Nugget

Open-source cybersecurity tool for education and hacking.

• Firmware dev in CircuitPython
• Custom 3D-printed case design

Digitally Igniting Fireworks

Designed a Wi-Fi controlled fireworks ignition system using ESP-32 and NiChrome wire.

• Embedded systems
• Python + hardware integration