Experience

A quick snapshot of where I’ve worked and what I’ve built. Download a full résumé below.

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Microsoft — Software Engineer Intern

Summer 2025 · Redmond, WA

  • Built a Headlamp plugin for KAITO (Kubernetes AI Toolchain Operator) to streamline AI model deployment and chat workflows inside Kubernetes.
  • Integrated Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers with tool‑calling; added dynamic port‑forwarding and model discovery.
  • Shipped a polished UX with React/Material UI and documented end‑to‑end setup for users.

Paycom

Grapevine, TX · May - Aug 2024

  • Software Engineering Intern: Led full‑stack development team and built a high‑volume email system, delivering over 33,000 automated messages.
  • Deployed the project using Docker and designed an auto‑generating selector for candidate filtering.
  • Built using React and C#, interfacing with a MySQL database containing 500,000+ candidate profiles.

Rice University Computer Science Department

Houston, TX · Jan - May 2024

  • Teaching Assistant for COMP 182 (Discrete Math & Algorithmic Thinking): Led weekly office hours and provided one‑on‑one student guidance.
  • Graded assignments and exams, and supported curriculum objectives.

RiceApps — Speech Babble

Houston, TX · Aug 2023 - Present

  • Full Stack Developer: Develop mobile and web app for the Texas Hearing Institute to aid deaf children's speech development.
  • Collaborated with a full‑stack team; app available on the App Store (Speech Babble).

Rice University RAW Photography

Houston, TX · Aug 2023 - Present

  • Professional Photographer: Shot events and mentored members on technical and compositional techniques.

Google — Computer Science Summer Institute

Remote · Jul 2022

  • Completed project‑based HTML/CSS and JavaScript curriculum taught by Google engineers.
  • Delivered a collaborative final project to Google employees and community leaders.

Education

Rice University — B.S. Computer Science & Data Science

Houston, TX

  • Focus: machine learning, systems, and human‑centered design.
  • Study abroad in Stockholm & Copenhagen (AI + Photography).