Career

Satellite Communications Developer

Engineer & Contractor

SatellitesSIGINTElectrical EngineeringAerospace

Engineered and deployed satellite automation programs utilizing C, Bash, and Python configuring a custom networking sandbox environment for both the uplink and downlink. Executed in-depth testing on satellite antenna equipment, leveraging Vector Signal Analyzer and Generator equipment. Learned to configure S-parameters, attenuator calibration, and developed in-depth knowledge on satellite telecommunications infrastructure.

2024

SatellitesSIGINTElectrical EngineeringAerospace

NASA SEES Researcher

Researcher

MeteriotesGeologyAstrophysicsAerospace

Conducted scientific research for NASA remotely researching the volatile composition and pairings of meteriotes collaborating with a team of scientists across the nation.

2023 - Present

MeteriotesGeologyAstrophysicsAerospace

Cybersecurity Developer and Instructor

Content Creator

CybersecurityContent CreationMicrocontrollersAerospace

Developed cybersecurity tools for aerospace, microcontroller, and reconnaissance purposes. Additionally, I have taught multiple hardware hacking and aerospace workshops in makerspaces throughout Los Angeles, and I have been featured on live streams such as SecurityFWD.

2023 - Present

CybersecurityContent CreationMicrocontrollersAerospace

Public Speaker & Technical Consultant

Communicator

CommunicationAerospaceMechatronicsDevelopment

I have traveled across the country for live speaking engagements in front of hundreds of people and coordinate consulting for startups and technical companies

2023 - Present

CommunicationAerospaceMechatronicsDevelopment

Full Stack Web and Mobile Developer

Self-employed and Freelance

SwiftIonicAngularTypescriptJavascriptReactAWSPython

Worked part-time remotely for 10+ startup companies over the past few years building software solutions, designing user interfaces, and providing project management. I have worked with a variety of technologies including Angular, Ionic, React, React Native, GraphQL, Firebase, AWS, Netlify, Vercel, SCSS, CSS, HTML, Javascript, Typescript, Swift, Xcode, Python, Django, Unity, C#, and much more.

2020 - Present

SwiftIonicAngularTypescriptJavascriptReactAWSPython

UCLA Human Computer Interaction Researcher

Researcher

ReactArtificial IntelligenceOCRD3.js

Conducted research remotely with research advsior Ruolin Wang to create a web solution that generates accessible charts and graphs for low-vision and blind users utilizing artificial intelligence. Currently, working to publish research to upcoming HCI conferences.

2022

ReactArtificial IntelligenceOCRD3.js

Trimega Software

Software Developer

AngularAzureNGXSRXJSProject Management

Worked remotely as a software developer to build a CRM system using Angular. Used NGXS and RXJS to manage API calls and data flow within the application. Created the user interface using Nebular components. Attended daily meetings, helped co-workers debug/fix code, and kept track of tasks using Jira.

2018 - 2019

AngularAzureNGXSRXJSProject Management

Pivotal Software

Software Developer

AngularProject ManagementUI / UX Design

Created a mobile app dedicated to help physical education teachers using Ionic, Firebase, and Angular Material UI. Delegated tasks and determined features of web and mobile application with team members and mentors. Programmed parts of web app for goal management app using Angular.

July 2019

AngularProject ManagementUI / UX Design

Education

California Institute of Technology

Electrical Engineering

Electrical EngineeringAerospacePhotonics

Electrical Engineering

2025

Electrical EngineeringAerospacePhotonics

Chadwick School

General Studies & Computer Science

Computer ScienceGeneral Studies

President of Programming Club, Center of Innovation and Design Board Member, Science Olympiad Member, Math Club Member, and Teacher of Exploring Electronics and Computer Science Middle School Class

2018 - 2024

Computer ScienceGeneral Studies

Organizations

Edubitz

Founder

ElectronicsComputer ScienceBlockchainDrones

Edubitz is a non-profit organization that teaches K-8 students the foundations of electronics and programming through fun, engaging projects. It is currently an official class at Chadwick School. Throughout the class, students learned about circuitry, microcontrollers, programming with Python and C, drones, cryptocurrency, and much more. We plan to expand the class and curriculum to more underprivileged classrooms and public schools in LAUSD next year.

2022 - Present

ElectronicsComputer ScienceBlockchainDrones

Civil Air Patrol

Volunteer

AerospaceAviationLeadershipDrill

Cadet Wings Recipient, Attended 2022 CAWG Encampment at Camp Roberts. Orientation flights in Cessna-182, Schweizer SGS 2-33, and a C-130. Wright Brothers Award and Wings Scholarship Recipient.

2021 - Present

AerospaceAviationLeadershipDrill

Certifications

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED

American Heart Association

CPRFirst Aid

September 2022

CPRFirst Aid

Amateur Radio Technician's License

GLAARG

Amateur RadioElectronics

Call Sign: KN6QAT

August 2021

Amateur RadioElectronics

Recreational UAS Safety Test

UAV Coach

Drones

December 2021

Drones

Postman Student Expert

Postman

API DevelopmentWeb Development

July 2021

API DevelopmentWeb Development

Java Web Development

Udacity

JavaWeb Development

January 2020

JavaWeb Development

Javascript Algorithims and Data Structures

FreeCodeCamp

JavascriptComputer Science

August 2019

JavascriptComputer Science

Responsive Web Design

FreeCodeCamp

JavascriptUI DesignWeb Development

August 2019

JavascriptUI DesignWeb Development