About Me
I’m originally from Roanoke, VA, and attended Glenvar High School. Currently, I’m pursuing Computer Science at the University of Virginia, where I’ve developed a passion for designing intuitive user experiences and building robust software systems. My experience ranges from developing full-stack web and desktop applications to mentoring students as a teaching assistant.
One of my favorite roles is serving as a lab lead and teaching assistant for Introduction to Programming (CS111x). I lead a lab of over 70 students and supervise 5 teaching assistants, guiding students through foundational programming concepts.
Outside of academics, I’m an avid marathon runner and sports enthusiast, enjoying soccer and basketball whenever I get the chance. Music is another passion of mine—I’ve been playing the piano for over 12 years and find it a perfect creative outlet. These experiences have shaped my love for problem-solving, teamwork, and inspiring others to achieve their goals.
Experience
Software Engineer Intern
Savannah River Mission CompletionMay 2024 – Present
At Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), I spearheaded the development of a full-stack web application deployed to over 500 users at the Savannah River Nuclear Site’s Defense Waste Processing Facility. This involved utilizing a diverse technology stack including .NET, C#, ASP.NET Razor, JavaScript, jQuery, Entity Framework Core, Bootstrap, and SQL Server.
My contributions included building scalable and efficient backend services to support the application’s functionalities while implementing intuitive and responsive front-end interfaces for seamless user interactions. I leveraged Entity Framework Core to streamline data access and manipulation, ensuring reliable and secure communication with SQL Server.
In addition, I developed and executed automated testing scripts using Selenium, significantly improving the reliability and robustness of the application. This automation reduced manual testing time, enhanced deployment efficiency, and ensured consistent user experiences across different devices and environments.
My work directly contributed to operational efficiency at the Defense Waste Processing Facility by providing tools to streamline data workflows, reduce errors, and improve the accessibility of critical information for over 500 employees.
Projects
OpenNote is a cutting-edge, AI-powered web application designed to redefine how students engage with their study materials. Developed with modern frameworks like Next.js, Tailwind CSS, React, and TypeScript, it allows users to seamlessly generate comprehensive notes, practice tests, and Quizlets from their uploaded lecture slides and videos in seconds.
The intuitive interface ensures a user-friendly experience, enabling students to ask real-time questions and receive instant, meaningful responses. OpenNote stands out as the ultimate study companion, saving students hours of manual work while providing tailored, high-quality study content.
This application was deployed as part of a full-stack web project during Fall 2024, demonstrating proficiency in web development, AI integration, and delivering a responsive and accessible user experience. Visit OpenNote to learn more.