September 19, 2025 · 1 min read
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About Me
At the core of my being, I am an explorer, innovator, and builder—but most of all, I am curious. I consider myself an interdisciplinary engineer, shaped by experiences that stretch across research, prototyping, and full-stack development. That curiosity has carried me from founding and working hands-on with a team to prototype wildfire detection systems at GridSense, to assisting a graduate researcher in Professor Palko’s lab with automating a water filtration model and developing interpolation techniques, to running Sunset Coding LLC, where I craft web and mobile apps with Flutter, React, and cloud systems.
For me, engineering is a way to explore possibilities and give them form. Innovation isn’t just about pushing technology forward—it’s about building systems that are practical, reliable, and meaningful. My hope is that this portfolio reflects that balance of curiosity, innovation, and impact, while the rest of the site shares the details of my journey.
2021–2025
B.S. in Computer Science & Engineering — UC Merced
2022
CITRIS Tech for Social Good (Pre‑GridSense)
2022
Academy Instructor — UC Davis Drone Academy
2022–2024
Founder / CEO — GridSense Technologies
2023–2024
Co‑Lead — NSF Innovation‑Corps (UC Merced)
Featured Projects
Showcasing innovative solutions and technical excellence
Theta Tau Connect
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Research Experience
Bridging science and technology through applied research
ongoing2024
Automation & Interpolation — Water Filtration Model (Palko Lab)
Supported Professor Palko’s water filtration model by automating simulation runs across multiple dataset combinations and teaming up with another undergraduate on interpolation experiments, all under the grad student’s guidance. Built the Python/MATLAB scripts independently and reported results back to the grad student, with occasional updates shared with Professor Palko.
Key Outcomes
- •Automated the model with Python/MATLAB scripts cycling through dataset combinations
- •Collaborated with another undergraduate on interpolation experiments directed by the grad student
PythonMATLABAutomationData Analysis
completed2023
Root Colonization Assays — JGI, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (via UROC at UC Merced)
Intern researcher supporting my mentor’s research on Arabidopsis root colonization. Assisted with assays under supervision; followed established protocols for prep, plating, imaging, and ImageJ/GelDoc quantification; contributed to data collection and reporting for the project.
Key Outcomes
- •Assisted with assay execution under my mentor’s supervision
- •Collected images; quantified results in ImageJ/GelDoc
Image AnalysisMicrobiologyImageJWetlab
completed2022
CITRIS Tech for Social Good — Techniques/Prototype
Co-led a $2,500 CITRIS Tech for Social Good grant with a fellow undergraduate, using the funding to build a physical prototype for an early wildfire detection network. We handled the system concept, enclosure/electronics stack, and presented the build (without a live demo) at the UC Davis Engineering Showcase.
Key Outcomes
- •Awarded $2,500 in CITRIS Tech for Social Good funding for an early wildfire detection prototype
- •Built the physical prototype with my teammate, covering the enclosure, sensing stack, and integration
PrototypingSolidWorksSystems
Beyond the Code
When I'm not crafting digital experiences, you'll find me living life to the fullest
Fitness Enthusiast
Building strength in body and mind
•Love the gym
•Believing in discipline & consistency
•Physical fitness fuels mental clarity
•Always putting in the effort
Anime Aficionado
Honestly a huge anime fan
•Black Lagoon is my Favorite of all time
•Love going to Anime Cons
•Curently watching Dr Stone, Gachiakuta, and Lord of Mysteries
•Always discovering new anime to watch
Devoted Partner
Building a beautiful future together
•Cherishing every moment with my fiancé
•Growing together through life's journey
•Creating memories and adventures
•Love is the greatest motivation
Theta Tau Alumni
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might;…
•Proud Theta Tau Alumni
•Mentoring
•Professional development & friendship
•Brothers supporting brothers
"Life is about balance - code hard, live harder"
Captured Moments
photo of me after graduation at the science and engineering building
Group Photo with Theta Tau Grads
photo with more theta tau memhers
me and my friend from theta tau
me and my fiancé!
me and my colleague/friend at the sustainable agriculture summit 2023
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