About Me
I love to learn, create, solve, and serve, and I aim to glorify God in all I do.
Since I was a kid, I've had a strong passion for technology and entrepreneurship. When I was 10, I got a Surface Pro 2 laptop for Christmas. I wanted to learn everything about it -- just like I had with my iPad -- and started playing Minecraft. Diving head-first, I researched port-forwarding, networking, and programming as I wanted to play on my own modded server with my friends.
Now, I'm graduating from Liberty University in May of 2026 with a B.S. in computer science. I'm specializing in software engineering and data science, and I have a business minor. Additionally, I've had four tech internships, one of which was before starting college. I'm excited to utilize my skills post-grad, whether I look into master's programs, build a startup, or work full-time for another company.
Outside my studies, I've worked on diverse projects ranging from full-stack web applications, a chrome extension, applied AI research, and biomedical computer vision research. I love automation, collaboration, and a strong user focus. I also love to laugh, have fun, care for others, and shine the light of Christ.
Efficient technical problem solving and collaboration are where I thrive, and I'm always looking for ways to grow my skills, both hard and soft. I'm excited to bring my enthusiasm and fresh perspective to a dynamic team.
Thinking Big Picture
How are scalability, deployment, and UI? Software is more than just code.
Problem-driven
I'm not a fan of copy-and-paste projects. What's new? What do people need? What's an issue?
Others-focused
How can I be customer-obsessed, empathetic, and a good teacher and student? Matthew 22:36-40
Quick to Learn
Passionate about staying current with emerging technologies and best practices. Willing to listen and ask questions when it's uncomfortable.
Experience
My journey in software development through internships and projects
Software Engineering Intern
Microsoft
Created, deployed, and tested API migration in C# for the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) team. Designed metrics, alerts, and logs for real-time monitoring.
Key Achievements:
- Upgraded a legacy API called 7+ million times per day to reduce overhead & improve scalability on a large-scale distributed system
- Added 3 feature flags and 6 unit tests to reliably deploy features in new regions
- Contributed consistently with weekly PRs and code reviews, biweekly demos and presentations, and daily sprint board updates
Software Engineer Intern
Microsoft
Added a skill to Security Copilot, enabling users to onboard with AI. Developed using Semantic Kernel in C#.
Key Achievements:
- Utilized LLM prompt engineering, CI/CD pipelines, API calls, and endpoint exposures to reduce client onboarding time by 50%
- Collaborated cross-functionally with engineers, product managers, and lawyers for feedback, planning, and guidance
IT & Data Analytics Intern
Sodexo Live!
Repaired PoS devices as needed. Offered sales and restocking analytics with Python.
Key Achievements:
- Saved $10,000+ by testing/troubleshooting POS, IoT, and enterprise networking equipment/hardware
- Monitored and debugged 220 POS handhelds for NASCAR and at the Nashville Sounds Baseball Park
- Cleaned and plotted sales data with Pandas and Matplotlib to maximize ROI and aid executive business decisions
Computer Programming Intern
True North Geographic Technologies
Programmed custom plugins in Python for ArcGIS Pro, a data-mapping software. Automated data collection on proprietary servers and programs.
Key Achievements:
- Saved $10,000+ by testing/troubleshooting POS, IoT, and enterprise networking equipment/hardware
- Monitored and debugged 220 POS handhelds for NASCAR and at the Nashville Sounds Baseball Park
- Cleaned and plotted sales data with Pandas and Matplotlib to maximize ROI and aid executive business decisions
Projects & Extracurriculars
A showcase of my technical skills and creative problem-solving abilities
Presented findings in Rome, Italy, to NATO. Researched mediation & negotiation techniques and provided recommendations for artificial intelligence use.
Competed in ICPC, taught advanced programming topics, hosted recruitment sessions, and managed $3,000 in club budget.
A script to track daily Bible-reading accountability posts on GroupMe. Executes daily with GitHub Actions.