Experience

inventXYZ

• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Computational Biology Curriculum Developer

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  We are challenging the idea that kids have to be taught starting from first principles. Our mission is to give ALL students the opportunity to build real-world STEM/CS skills. Currently developing a story-based computational biology course for middle schoolers learning computer science for the first time! We are challenging the idea that kids have to be taught starting from first principles. Our mission is to give ALL students the opportunity to build real-world STEM/CS skills. Currently developing a story-based computational biology course for middle schoolers learning computer science for the first time!



Warren M Grill Lab

• Pratt School of Engineering at Duke University - Durham, NC

• Computational Neural Engineering Research Assistant

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  Conducted research in head modeling for epilepsy with Dr. Warren Grill, with the goal of improving seizure-onset zone localization with stereo-electroencephalography (sEEG). • Developed an optimization algorithm to find the best sEEG electrode configuration for any patient using simulations of epileptic sources in volume conduction models. • Elucidated the accuracy of single dipoles as models for realistic epileptic sources in head models (Published in JClinNeurophys 2022). • Awarded a Barry Goldwater Scholarship for this work. Show less



CodeWizards Head Quarters

• Coding Instructor

  • May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Taught 6-week interactive introductory Java and Python courses to high schoolers over Zoom. Advised curriculum development, graded, empowered students in creative problem-solving. Taught 6-week interactive introductory Java and Python courses to high schoolers over Zoom. Advised curriculum development, graded, empowered students in creative problem-solving.



Duke University

• Project Manager for Faculty Learning Community (FLC)

  • Aug 2021 - May 2022

  For two semesters, I served as an undergraduate Project Manager for a Faculty Learning Community (FLC) focused on Inclusive Assessment. During weekly meetings, I took notes, shared my experience and opinions, and collaborated with a team of ~10 professors in Math and Engineering to ideate and develop new methods to increase grading equity, student engagement, and teaching effectiveness. As a final product, I wrote an op-ed for The Chronicle, the independent news organization of Duke University. Check it out below! Show less



Duke University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Computer Science and Math Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2019 - May 2022

  Calculus (2019 fall - 2020 fall) and Computer Science (2021 spring - 2022 spring) teaching assistant and help room staffer. • Lecture in weekly discussion sections; answer (and ask!) questions to guide students to learning. • Serve as a mentor for freshman students; work to foster confidence and passion for learning and math. Calculus (2019 fall - 2020 fall) and Computer Science (2021 spring - 2022 spring) teaching assistant and help room staffer. • Lecture in weekly discussion sections; answer (and ask!) questions to guide students to learning. • Serve as a mentor for freshman students; work to foster confidence and passion for learning and math.



Nia Therapeutics

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Algorithm Engineer Intern

  • May 2021 - Aug 2021

  • Designed an electric stimulation therapy optimization framework using Bayesian optimization algorithms in Python and Go. Estimated to improve accuracy of returned parameter set by up to 107%. • Engineered a novel optimization algorithm testing system to quantify the holistic performance of algorithms and algorithm configurations in a model environment. • Designed an electric stimulation therapy optimization framework using Bayesian optimization algorithms in Python and Go. Estimated to improve accuracy of returned parameter set by up to 107%. • Engineered a novel optimization algorithm testing system to quantify the holistic performance of algorithms and algorithm configurations in a model environment.



Engineering World Health

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Engineering World Health Virtual Innovation Exchange

  • Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  • Awarded first place out of six teams in the six-week design competition. • Designed a user-focused solution for social distancing for the visually impaired. • Collaborated with students around the world and analyzed barriers to use of biomedical technology. • Awarded first place out of six teams in the six-week design competition. • Designed a user-focused solution for social distancing for the visually impaired. • Collaborated with students around the world and analyzed barriers to use of biomedical technology.



Yeo Lab at UCSD

• University of San Diego, CA

• RNA Biology Research Intern

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2019

  Three summers of work in the Yeo Lab, a stem cell and RNA biology lab focused on neurobiology and therapeutics. • Investigated the function of RNA-binding-proteins by performing standard molecular biology laboratory techniques. • Engineered a new stem cell line with a CRISPR Cas9 knockout system to model fragile X syndrome. • Worked to purify thirty different zinc finger protein domains in E. coli by means of an inducible promoter. • Presented my findings at lab meetings and wrote up a manuscript of my work. Show less



HIVE Restaurant and Bar

• Greater San Diego Area

• Hostess

  • May 2019 - Jul 2019