Experience

My journey through robotics, research, and engineering

Education

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Minor in Physics

May 2026

GPA: 3.7/4.00

Honors & Recognition

Honors CollegeDean's List (7×)The Dean's Scholarship (Top 1%-5%)

Relevant Coursework

OOP, Data Structures, Computer Architecture, Systems Programming, Algorithms, Intro to Data Science, Data Management, Linear Algebra, Discrete Math I & II, Calculus I & II

Professional Experience

Full-stack Engineer

Rutgers Linguistics Department

New Brunswick, New Jersey

October 2022 - Present

  • Engineered and maintained 100+ department web pages by customizing Joomla CMS modules with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, improving site responsiveness and reducing load time by 25% for 20,000+ annual visitors
  • Designed and automated backend content workflows by extending Joomla's PHP components and SQL integration, cutting content publishing time by 50% while ensuring data accuracy across course listings and research archives

Software Engineer

Salt Logistics & Genesis Aromas

Somerset, New Jersey

June 2023 - Present

  • Developed initial websites for 2 in-house companies, establishing local and Asia-facing market presence and contributing to a 30% increase in quarterly sales
  • Designed a market targeting system that evaluated 50+ local businesses, improving sales pipeline efficiency by 45%

Product Manager Ops Intern

Morgan Stanley

Wall Street, New York

June 2025 - August 2025

  • Developed and optimized Python-based automation pipelines integrated with SQL and Alteryx, eliminating 200+ hours of manual reporting and improving data reliability across financial systems
  • Engineered a scalable Power BI reporting backend with advanced DAX and query optimization, cutting onboarding and data handoff time by 80% and driving adoption across 5 product fleets

Robotics Engineer & AI Research Assistant

Rutgers Civil Engineering Dept. - Durandal Lab

Piscataway, New Jersey

May 2024 - January 2025

  • Conducted 15 point-cloud scans of industrial machinery into optimized, rigged models using MeshLab and Blender, then injected them into physics-based localization simulations, cutting pose-estimation error by 12% during algorithm validation
  • Containerized Ultralytics YOLO in Docker with CUDA acceleration on the Orin, pushing real-time inference to 30fps and boosting road-defect detection accuracy from 68% to 85%, which cut post-flight review hours by 30%

Achievements & Recognition

🏆

Bronze Medal - Infomatrix 2018

Romania | Represented the United States

Competed internationally in autonomous robot sumo wrestling using LEGO robotics. Designed, built, and programmed a robot capable of detecting and pushing opponents out of the ring. Achievement featured in Somerset County news article.

RoboticsInternational CompetitionLEGO NXTAutonomous Systems

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

PythonC++JavaJavaScriptCC#AssemblyHTML/CSS

AI & Computer Vision

TensorFlowPyTorchYOLOOpenCVComputer VisionMachine Learning

Robotics & Systems

ROS2/ROSSLAMUbuntu LinuxRobotics DesignPrototyping

Design & 3D Tools

Fusion360BlenderMeshLab3D ScanningUnreal Engine

Web & Development Tools

JoomlaUI/UXJiraAgile/Scrum

Languages

  • English - Native
  • Spanish - Native

Beyond the Code

🌌 Astronomy

Passionate about astronomy since childhood. Still actively follow astronomical discoveries and celestial events. My physics minor helps deepen my understanding of the cosmos.

💎 Mineralogy

Dedicated to learning about minerals and geology since childhood. My Earth & Planetary Science minor allowed me to study this passion formally at Rutgers.

🎮 Gaming & Cards

Avid gamer and Pokemon card collector. Built custom tools to optimize my collecting hobby, combining passion with practical programming skills.

🔧 DIY Projects

Passionate about hands-on making and tinkering. From custom mechanical keyboards and electronics repair to home automation systems, I enjoy creating practical solutions to everyday problems.

🖨️ 3D Printing & CAD

Design custom parts in Fusion360 for various projects. Enjoy the entire process from concept to finished print.

🤖 Continuous Learning

Always exploring new technologies and approaches. My goal: make one aspect of my life easier every day through engineering.