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Experience archive · 2023—now

Work, in progress.

An editorial index that puts the story and outcomes of each role front and center.

  1. 01

    Undergraduate Researcher

    Arizona State University

    Apr 2026 - Present

    • Working with Dr. Hua Wei and Dr. Yi Zheng to implement ICAP framework on agentic AI framework for education
    • More coming soon ✌️
  2. 02

    Mathematics Tutor

    Mathnasium

    May 2025 - Present

    • Delivered personalized instruction to 30+ students spanning pre-algebra to advanced calculus
    • Designed and continuously refined individualized learning plans, catering to students' learning styles and ensuring progress throughout curriculum
    • Drove a 65% average improvement in student assessment scores and standardized assessments
  3. 03

    Backend Engineer

    EPICS — Campus Maps

    Jan 2026 - May 2026

    • Collaborated on app to help new ASU and visitors navigate the campus more easily
    • Sped up onboarding timeline by 3 weeks by transitioning corrupted backend system on Docker to Neon DB and Render deployments
    • Designed end-to-end documentation for the backend built with Python and FastAPI with 100% coverage
    • Successfully delivered app to ASU mobile app team
  4. 04

    Independent Researcher

    Grand Canyon University

    Aug 2024 - May 2025

    • Investigated how humans detect AI-generated phishing emails and whether detection rate depends on the LLM used; tested models were GPT, Claude, or Gemini
    • Found that human detection rate of AI emails to be 60%; also discovered insignificant relationship between LLM used to generate email and human detection rate
    • Presented findings in 5000 word research paper and 20 minute presentation given to multiple crowds
  5. 05

    Software Engineering Intern

    We Care Act NYC

    Jun 2024 - Dec 2024

    • Maintain EcoAccess website used by 500+ students and donors with Next JS and Tailwind
    • Implemented over 5 key features in new CRM for college consulting subsidiary of organization
    • Led development of organization internal tool to track 50+ donation and student computer requests daily
  6. 06

    Content Intern

    SitePoint

    Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

    • Pitched, wrote, and published articles related to web development, reaching 10,000+ developers
    • Generated significant developer engagement, with articles attaining trending status
    • Collaborated with the SitePoint editorial team to align content with their SEO strategy, contributing to the overall growth of their course platform's visibility