a little about me
About
I'm a Computer Science and Data Science double major in the University of Arizona's W.A. Franke Honors College, graduating in 2028. I spend my time working in full-stack development, conducting image-processing research through NASA Space Grant at Kitt Peak National Observatory, and mentoring Calculus II students. I also love exploring datasets, building small simulations, and helping more people get excited about computer science.
Education
The University of Arizona
B.S. Computer Science & Data Science (Double Major)
- W.A. Franke Honors College
- ASA DataFest: Best Insights Winner
- JTED MME Scholarship
what I've been up to
Experience
Undergraduate Researcher
NASA Space Grant · Tucson, AZ
- Lead technical efforts to improve data-processing and storage workflows for a high-speed CMOS astronomical imager generating ~20 TB per 10-day observing run.
- Develop Python-based tools for image analysis and data processing while supporting observations at Kitt Peak National Observatory, as part of the EGAMI research group.
Full-Stack Software Developer
UA Eller College of Management · Tucson, AZ
- Maintain and improve eSMS, a multi-project advising and career-services platform with role-based Student, Admin, Employer, Events, Admissions, Mobile API, and background-job applications.
- Develop across a hybrid ASP.NET MVC/Core codebase using C#, JavaScript, HTML, SQL Server, and Entity Framework, supporting legacy .NET Framework systems and migration to modern .NET.
- Debug production issues involving live data and active users; implement user-facing and administrative features through layered controller, service, repository, model, and ViewModel architecture.
Undergraduate Learning Assistant
UA Mathematics Department · Tucson, AZ
- Mentor Calculus II students through guided problem-solving, concept review, and collaborative practice.
Data Analyst
Tanque Verde Unified School District · Tucson, AZ
- Selected by the principal to collect district conference data and extract actionable insights for improvement efforts.
- Analyzed student benchmark metrics using Java to identify performance trends and communicate findings to administrators.
Late Care Instructor
Hermosa Montessori Charter School · Tucson, AZ
- Supervised and supported students from pre-K through middle school in an after-school program.
some things I did
Projects
🏆 Best Insights, ASA DataFest 2026
ASA DataFest ASU/University of Arizona
Under a 48-hour deadline, our team (Machine Learning Learning Machines) analyzed a multi-million-row healthcare dataset to find where access to care breaks down. We modeled how patient visits fall off with distance from the hospital (about a 2% drop per mile within ~21 miles) to help pinpoint where new clinics would have the biggest impact, and found that patients with chronic conditions who used the MyChart portal averaged roughly 12 more visits over four years. Presenting those findings to industry professionals and statisticians earned us Best Insights among competing teams.
🎤 SUnMaRC Presenter, Spring 2026
Battleship Neuroevolution
I built a neuroevolution-based Battleship simulation that trained offensive and defensive strategies on a 10×10 board through repeated gameplay. The model evolved its decision-making over many simulated games and was evaluated against simpler search strategies.
The trained strategy averaged about 45.5 moves per game, compared with 97 for random search and 67 for hit-chasing. I presented the project and its results at SUnMaRC 2026 in Northern Arizona University.
View the presentation →leading with heart
Leadership
2024 – 2025
Project Manager
Raspberry Pi Java Game Project · Tucson, AZ
Led team workflow for a Java-based Raspberry Pi game project, using Jira to organize tasks, assign responsibilities, track progress, and coordinate development milestones. Worked across the team to keep development on schedule, resolve blockers, and make sure individual components came together into a functional final project.
2023 – 2025
Community STEM & CS Outreach
Tucson, AZ
Advocated to school administration for a computer science program at Tanque Verde High School, helping expand student access to programming education. Helped establish a Robotics Club, taught chemistry at science events, co-created a women-in-STEM event, and volunteered in literacy and food-bank service.
