Career

Experience

Software Engineer

Paydax

Apr 2026 – PresentRemote

Engineer AI-integrated features across the full stack (frontend, backend, and embedded systems) shipping software across web and IoT surfaces in an agile, fast-paced environment.

Apply DevSecOps and AI-native development practices across system architecture and API design, embedding security, automation, and intelligent tooling from prototype to production.

AI Engineer Fellow

Handshake AI Fellowship

Apr 2026 – PresentRemote

Contribute to a multimodal AI training platform ingesting audio, visual, and text data to advance model performance across diverse real-world input formats and deployment contexts.

Drive data pipeline quality through structured labeling, model evaluation, and QA workflows, directly shaping the reliability of production-grade AI systems at scale.

Head Teaching Assistant

Georgia Institute of Technology

August 2025 – May 2026Atlanta, GA

Manage a team of 6 Teaching Assistants for CS3803 (Design Capstone) with 400 students, coordinating grading allocations and instructional support across three distinct sections.

Optimize instructional operations by developing standardized rubrics and feedback loops, ensuring high-quality, consistent assessment for complex technical assignments.
Facilitate technical mastery for students through targeted office hours and creation of supplemental learning materials.

Full Stack Software Engineer (Co-Founder)

Reconaut

May 2025 – PresentAtlanta, GA

Co-founded a startup developing AI-powered autonomous drone systems for building inspections, geospatial analytics, and insurance risk assessment, incubated through Georgia Tech's Create-X program.

Architected real-time data pipelines processing over 10,000 aerial images monthly, leveraging computer vision, ML, and anomaly detection to identify structural damage with 85% accuracy.
Designed and deployed scalable full-stack prototypes using Python, React, and AWS/GCP microservices to validate technical feasibility and secure early-stage clients.

Data Analyst & Real Estate Agent

HomeSmart

May 2025 – PresentAtlanta, GA

Built predictive pricing models with scikit-learn, pandas, and NumPy to forecast local housing trends, directly improving listing accuracy and client ROI.

Developed interactive BI dashboards in Power BI to surface market intelligence and guide data-driven investment and pricing decisions.
Managed the full client lifecycle using CRM systems, MLS databases, and targeted digital marketing, improving lead conversion and long-term retention.

Software Engineering Intern

Connectogen

Aug 2024 – Aug 2025Atlanta, GA

Built and shipped full-stack web features (React, Node.js/Express, REST APIs) that streamlined mentorship workflows for over 500 active users across Emory University.

Boosted backend performance via query optimization, Redis caching, and CI/CD automation (GitHub Actions, Docker), cutting API latency by 60% and deployment-related errors by 40%.
Engineered an AI-driven recommendation engine using collaborative filtering to intelligently pair students with researchers, achieving 70% faster match turnaround.

Research Assistant

Georgia Institute of Technology

Jan 2024 – July 2024Atlanta, GA

Implemented multivariate Kalman Filter in C for state estimation in GTXR flight computer, integrating a complementary filter for acceleration and angular velocity.

Created Java matrix operations library to enhance understanding of Kalman Filter mathematics, with data handling in both Euler angle and quaternion formats.
Validated sensor fusion algorithms through rigorous simulation in MATLAB and Java prior to final deployment in the embedded C environment.

Data Analysis Intern

Dreamz Houz

May 2022 – May 2024Cumming, GA

Conducted real estate market trend analysis and enhanced property listings, leading to improved customer engagement and workflow efficiency.

Increased customer engagement by 50% through predictive analytics and targeted marketing strategies using Python, R, and SQL.
Utilized Tableau, PowerBI, and Excel to visualize real estate trends, optimizing data-driven decision-making.
Reinforced data collection processes and databases, achieving a 30% surge in workflow efficiency.

Mechanical Engineering Intern

American BOA

May 2022 – Jan 2023Cumming, GA

Designed and optimized flexible metal connector components in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, achieving a 12% reduction in material costs through geometry and tolerance refinements.

Collaborated with production engineers to re-engineer manufacturing and assembly workflows, measurably increasing line throughput.
Applied machine learning techniques to historical production data to predict component failure rates, strengthening preventive maintenance planning.

Academic Background

Education

B.S. in Computer Science

Georgia Institute of Technology

2023 – 2026

Relevant coursework: Data Structures & Algorithms, Object-Oriented Programming, Artificial Intelligence (CS3600), Design Capstone (CS3803), Objects and Design (CS2340), Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus

Mechanical Engineering

University of Georgia

2022 – 2023

Relevant coursework: Statics, Engineering Graphics & CAD (SolidWorks/AutoCAD), Introductory Robotics, Calculus I & II, General Physics for Engineers

Curriculum

Relevant Coursework

Data Structures & AlgorithmsComputer Science

Object-Oriented ProgrammingComputer Science

Artificial Intelligence (CS3600)Computer Science

Design Capstone (CS3803)Computer Science

Objects and Design (CS2340)Computer Science

Linear AlgebraFoundation / Math

Multivariable CalculusFoundation / Math

Statics & Solid MechanicsMechanical Engineering

ThermodynamicsMechanical Engineering

Credentials

Certifications

Autodesk Certified Professional: AutoCAD

Autodesk

2022

Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP)

Dassault Systèmes

2023

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

Scrum Alliance

2023