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About

About Me

Aviation Enthusiast

I've always loved planes, especially heavy commercial airliners. The LA skies are full of planes coming into land, and if you spend time around me, you'll notice I spend a lot of time looking up at them.

AI and Robotics Animation

Engineering & More

I have a deep passion for engineering that extends beyond aerospace, particularly in robotics and artificial intelligence. I'm lucky to be part of research that leverages machine learning to enable robots to perform increasingly natural, human-like tasks.

Soccer

Sports & Athletics

Sports and exercise are a major part of my life. I played competitive soccer for 15+ years and continue to stay active through gym workouts and pickup games. Basketball is my favorite sport to watch, but soccer suits my height better!

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Experience

Experience

Work Experience

R&D Engineering Intern

nTop · Internship

May 2025 - Present

New York, NY

Undergraduate Research Fellow

USC Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science

Aug 2024 - Present

Los Angeles, CA

Sales Engineer Intern

Alayna · Internship

May - Jun 2023

Remote

Education

Bachelor of Science: Aerospace Engineering

University of Southern California, Viterbi School of Engineering

Graduation May 2027

Los Angeles, CA

GPA: 3.96/4.0

Awards

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USC DORNSIFE • USC DORNSIFE

Half Century Trojans Scholarship USC Dornsife

2025-2027

A merit-based scholarship awarded to undergraduate students who are direct descendants of Half Century Trojans, recognizing academic achievement, leadership potential, and community service.


8 to 11 new scholars are chosen each year, with about 20 active recipients.

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USC VITERBI • USC VITERBI

Dean's List USC Viterbi

Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024

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USC VITERBI • USC VITERBI

Dean's Research Award (DRA) USC Viterbi

2024-2025

Coursework

Mathematics

Calculus I
Calculus II
Calculus III
Differential Equations
Mathematical Methods in Engineering

Physics & Engineering

Physics Mechanics & Thermodynamics
Physics Electricity & Magnetism
Flight Mechanics
Fluid Dynamics
Statics
Materials Science
Mechanics of Materials and Structures
MATLAB
Projects

Projects