Experience

Nucleate

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Alumni Strategic Advisor

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  Baltimore, Maryland, United States · Actively support the local biotech entrepreneur ecosystem, drawing on past experiences and connections. · Advise the current Nucleate Baltimore leadership, ensuring continuous progress and sustainability. · Mobilize resources and connections beneficial to the organization and its associated early-stage ventures.

• Baltimore Chapter Co-Managing Director

  • Jul 2022 - Aug 2023

  Baltimore, Maryland, United States Building an equity-free startup ecosystem aim to empower and educate academic trainee in entrepreneurship

• Baltimore Operations Member

  • Jul 2021 - Jul 2022

  Baltimore, Maryland, United States • Student run collaborative entrepreneurship platform that facilitates the formation of life sciences ventures by bringing together scientific trainees and business students • Facilitate outreach, communication, and negotiation with various DMV area firms • Together as a chapter have raised $55K through various sponsorships • Organized and hosted both in-person and online networking events with 100+ total attendance • Cultivate and maintain a diverse network of experts in biotech… Show more • Student run collaborative entrepreneurship platform that facilitates the formation of life sciences ventures by bringing together scientific trainees and business students • Facilitate outreach, communication, and negotiation with various DMV area firms • Together as a chapter have raised $55K through various sponsorships • Organized and hosted both in-person and online networking events with 100+ total attendance • Cultivate and maintain a diverse network of experts in biotech, including FDA veterans, IP lawyers, and senior directors in biotech companies



SOSV

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Venture Fellow

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  · Source high-potential pre-seed ventures across diverse sectors including synthetic biology, medical devices, therapeutics, robotics, and environmental technologies for IndieBio NY and HAX. · Strengthen and maintain relationships with technology transfer offices and student organizations, creating potential deal sourcing opportunities. · Play a role in the internal due diligence and review process, actively influencing financing decisions for multiple investment opportunities.



The Johns Hopkins University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• PHD Candidate

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  Baltimore, Maryland, United States · Conduct rigorous research into the biogenesis of outer membranes in pathological bacteria with the aim of identifying novel targets for antimicrobial design. · Successfully engineer over 30 E. coli constructs embedded with fluorescent periplasmic proteins, facilitating deeper understanding of biological structures and processes. · Utilize single-molecule fluorescence microscopy techniques to explore the physical properties of essential bacterial proteins. · Lead a collaborative… Show more · Conduct rigorous research into the biogenesis of outer membranes in pathological bacteria with the aim of identifying novel targets for antimicrobial design. · Successfully engineer over 30 E. coli constructs embedded with fluorescent periplasmic proteins, facilitating deeper understanding of biological structures and processes. · Utilize single-molecule fluorescence microscopy techniques to explore the physical properties of essential bacterial proteins. · Lead a collaborative project spanning two distinct departments at Hopkins, effectively bridging the School of Medicine and the School of Arts and Sciences.

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2019 - May 2023

  Baltimore, Maryland, United States · Taught courses in Protein Engineering, Biochemistry Lab, and Introduction to Scientific Computing to over 100 undergraduates, consistently receiving positive feedback for the quality of teaching and effectiveness. · Equipped students with hands-on skills and knowledge in molecular design, protein production, purification, and characterization techniques. · Instructed essential data processing and analysis concepts using programming languages such as Python and Unix.



Mooji Meats (YC W22)

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Pro-bono consulting team leader

  • Jul 2022 - Sep 2022

  Baltimore, Maryland, United States · Lead a 9-person consulting team, generating a comprehensive 50+ page industry report for Mooji Meats (YC W22). · Engaged with 10+ key opinion leaders across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, gathering insights on venture capital, supply chain, R&D, and marketing. · Formulated wide-ranging recommendations based on market analysis, ingredients research, competitive landscape, IP strategy, and legal case studies.



Johns Hopkins Graduate Consulting Club

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Pro Bono Consultant

  • Feb 2022 - Apr 2022

  Baltimore, Maryland, United States · Collaborated with an 8-person team to devise a business and financial plan for an early-stage HR software company. · Conducted comprehensive research on REST APIs, offshoring development costs, competitive landscape, and potential buyout options. · Consolidated findings into short-term actionable plans and long-term strategies to maximize company value.



University of Oregon

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Researcher

  • Feb 2017 - Jul 2019

  Eugene, Oregon, United States • Conducted research in the von Hippel/Marcus lab at the Biochemistry Department for over two years and cultivated collaborative and positive lab environment • Characterized gene regulation of bacteriophage T4 DNA replication system • Applied ultra-fast single-molecule methods to investigate cooperative binding of the T4 gene 32 protein to single-stranded DNA • Presented a poster at the 2018 Biophysics Society Annual Meeting in San Francisco • Published two co-authored papers in… Show more • Conducted research in the von Hippel/Marcus lab at the Biochemistry Department for over two years and cultivated collaborative and positive lab environment • Characterized gene regulation of bacteriophage T4 DNA replication system • Applied ultra-fast single-molecule methods to investigate cooperative binding of the T4 gene 32 protein to single-stranded DNA • Presented a poster at the 2018 Biophysics Society Annual Meeting in San Francisco • Published two co-authored papers in Nucleic Acids Research and Journal of Physical Chemistry. Show less