Background
Experience
HigherSummit
Machine Learning Research Intern
Researched educational frameworks and theories compatible with AI/NLP methods. Published paper on extending interactive science exhibits into the classroom using anthropomorphized chatbots and Bloom's Taxonomy.
Frontier AI
Machine Learning Engineering Intern
Built full-stack quiz software using LLMs as part of framework for enterprise micro-learning. Developed end-to-end solutions integrating large language models for personalized educational content.
Chabot Space and Science Center / NASA Ames Visitor Center
Science Educator
Galaxy Explorers program @ NASA Ames Visitor Center. Designed and built exhibits for science education and outreach (physics and chemistry). Worked as an Exhibit Presenter (676 hours), won two presidential medals.
Education
M.S. in Natural Language Processing — UC Santa Cruz
Sept 2024 – Dec 2025Deep Learning for NLP · Advanced Machine Learning for NLP · Conversational Agents · Data Science and Machine Learning Fundamentals · Projects in AI · Natural Language Processing (1, 2, 3)
View capstone project →B.S. in Applied Mathematics — UC Santa Cruz
Sept 2020 – Jun 2024Probability Theory · Number Theory · Dynamical Systems · Mathematical Methods for Engineers · Foundations of Scientific Computing · Mathematical Modeling (1 & 2) · Cryptography · Proof and Problem Solving