Resume
See below for my job, education and skill experience. Visit my "projects" page for detailed descriptions/examples of prior programming work.
Experience
Roles and responsibilities.
Graduate Assistant
Paul English Applied Artificial Intelligence Institute (PEAAII), UMass Boston • Boston, MA
- Graduate Assistant at the Paul English Applied Artificial Intelligence Institute, where I supported the planning and execution of educational programs, workshops, and public-facing events focused on artificial intelligence awareness, education, and responsible use.
- In this role, I have contributed to the development of AI-focused workshops, webinars, and symposiums designed to engage students and faculty from diverse academic backgrounds. I have assisted with event logistics, communications, and resource development, helping foster interdisciplinary discussion around emerging AI technologies. This experience has strengthened my ability to communicate technical concepts, manage complex moving parts, and support mission-aligned learning environments.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) LiteracyEvent PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationVersion Control (Git)Windows 10/11
Sep 2024 - Dec 2025
Senior Airman, Security Forces, United States Air Force
Seymour Johnson AFB • NC
- Standardization and Evaluations Evaluator (December 2019 - February 2021): Responsible for evaluating personnel on their job performance to ensure proper qualitifications were met. Inspected unit programs to ensure compliance with USAF standards, contributing to unit readiness and operational integrity.
- Desk Sergeant/Alarm Monitor (June 2019 - February 2021): Directed command-and-control functions during high-risk incidents, ensuring coordinated, safe, and timely responses.
- Security Forces Armorer (November 2017 - February 2019): Managed inspections and accountability for hundreds of weapons systems, maintaining a strict compliance with USAF readiness and safety standards.
- Security Forces Patrolman (November 2017 - February 2021): Responded to emergency and security events, applying disciplined decision-making, situational awareness, and effective communication under pressure.
- Installation Entry Controller (February 2016 - February 2021): First line of defense for the installation, ensuring security of up to hundreds of millions worth of aircraft equipment as well as civilian and on-base personnel.
Risk Assessment (Foundational)Mission-Critical Decision MakingOperational DisciplineSituational AwarenessCrisis ManagementCommunication & Technical WritingLeadership Under PressureCross-Functional Collaboration
Feb 2015 - Feb 2021
Education
Master of Science, Computer Science
University of Massachusetts Boston • Boston, MA
- GPA: 3.700
Artificial IntelligenceAnalysis of AlgorithmsDatabase Application DevelopmentDatabase Management SystemsGraphicsObject-Oriented Design and ProgrammingObject-Oriented Software DevelopmentSoftware Development LabTheory of Formal LanguagesUser Interface Design
Sep 2024 - Dec 2025
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science (Summa Cum Laude)
University of Massachusetts Boston • Boston, MA
- GPA: 3.782
Advanced Data Structures and AlgorithmsApplied Discrete MathematicsCompilersComputer Architecture and OrganizationComputer Games ProgrammingIntermediate Computing with Data StructuresInternetworkingIntroduction to ComputingIntroduction to Software EngineeringIntroduction to the Theory of ComputationLinear AlgebraOperating SystemsProgramming in CSocial Issues and Ethics in ComputingStructure of Higher Level Languages
Sep 2021 - May 2024
Associate in Applied Science, Criminal Justice
Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)
Feb 2015 - Oct 2020
Volunteer
Student Advisory Council Member
Student Advisory Council (SAC) on AI, UMass Boston
- Engaged with the student body to gather perspectives on AI-related concerns, interests, and educational needs, and advised the Paul English Applied Artificial Intelligence Institute and UMass Boston on AI initiatives, events, and topics representing student priorities.
Sep 2024 - May 2025
Skills
Skills I have acquired throughout my journey:
Programming Languages
Assembly LanguageCC++C#HTML/CSSJavaJavaScriptKotlinPythonRacketSQLTypeScript
Frameworks
FlaskNext.jsSpring BootSpring Web (REST)Tailwind CSSThree.jsUnity
Certificates
Build a Website with HTML, CSS and GitHub Pages Skill Path (Codecademy)Learn C++ Course (Codecademy)Learn C# Course (Codecademy)Learn JavaScript Course (Codecademy)
Tools
ChatGPTClaude AIGamma AIGit/GitHubIntelliJLinux/UNIXMicrosoft OfficePyCharmVisual Studio CodeWindows 10/11