Work and Extracurricular Experience
Work Experience
April 2022 - Present
DemiDec, Content Writer (Seasonal)
DemiDec is a California-based corporation that creates resources aligning with the USAD and World's Scholar Cup competitions. I have worked to create over 150 pages and 150 slides of mathematics and science content alongside nearly 600 practice questions pertaining to mathematics, literature, and social science.
September 2022 - January 2023
Beaumont Technologies, Software Intern
Beaumont Technologies provides plastic injection molding services and develops novel technologies to aid companies in the process. My role within this internship has involved collaborating with a plastics engineer to troubleshoot key bugs in the Therma-flo software including incorrect graphing and potential data misrepresentation to improve the user experience. I also devised and programmed additions to the probing tool to improve the ease of presenting information to clients via C#.
Volunteering
September 2023 - Present
PGSS Campaign Board of Directors, Lead Class Agent
September 2023 - August 2024
PGSS Campaign Board of Directors, 2023 Young Alumni Representative
March 2022 - August 2024
Bit Coding Academy
October 2020 - April 2022
Millcreek Academic Coaching
June 2019 - August 2019
ExpERIEnce Museum
Clubs and Extracurriculars
August 2024 - Present
Big Data Big Impact
Flight Delay Detection Researcher
I attend workshops to augment my skills and experience in machine learning applications. In addition, I am working to develop and fine-tune the flight delay detection model to predict flight delays based on historical data.
August 2024 - Present
Tikkun Olam Makers (TOM)
I employ my skills and experience in computer science and artificial intelligence applications to develop affordable solutions for people living with disabilities and hardships.
August 2024 - Present
Grand Challenges Living Learning Community (LLC)
As a member of the Grand Challenges LLC at Georgia Tech, my peers and I participate in numerous activities together, including a retreat at Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, GA where we worked to observe a problem and prototype a solution. In addition, we collaborate on a series of two courses designed to build teamwork and collaboration skills through hands-on learning.
High School Clubs and Extracurriculars
December 2020 - June 2024
Computer Science Club
Founder and President
I founded McDowell's Computer Science Club with the mission of using computer science to give back to the community. The club also works to establish a collaborative environment among those at McDowell High School interested in computer science. I have led the creation of an annual Winter Wonderland light show through this club.
September 2020 - June 2024
United States Academic Decathlon
President
One of the most well-known academic competitions across the nation, USAD involves study in the areas of mathematics, music, art, literature, science, social science, and literature, in addition to speeches, interviews, and essays. I have worked to create engaging resources and lessons for the team, while also planning and coordinating activities during practices.
August 2020 - June 2024
Honors College
Leadership Board Member & Co-President
The Honors College is an application-based program that fosters high school students' experience at McDowell. Since my sophomore year, I have become active on the leadership board and have contributed to building a mentorship committee in the program. As co-president, I have worked to reorganize the board into a committee structure to optimize efficiency and overseen new initiatives such as a Wonder Writers Pen Pal program, a Middle School Outreach Committee, and Mental Health Outreach programs.
July 2022 - June 2024
BigFuture Ambassador, College Board
As a member of the BigFuture Ambassador program, I am a liaison between McDowell High School and the College Board's BigFuture program. In particular, I have worked to spread information regarding BigFuture to my peers as a panelist on a BigFuture Live event and through local initiatives. Due to my extensive work with this program, I was interviewed and featured in the 2023 BigFuture Ambassadors recruitment video as well.
December 2022 - June 2024
Student Advisory Council
Initiated by McDowell High School's administrative team, the Student Advisory Council consists of ten juniors and seniors to represent the student body in monthly discussions with the administrative team. I have actively worked on sharing my experiences and communicating possible improvements to assure the fulfillment of this group's purpose.
September 2020 - June 2024
Math Club
Higher Level Math Committee Head
As committee head of the higher-level math committee, I organized higher-level math competitions at our school's Pi Day event which gained media attention. I also directed my committee's presentation on advanced applications of the Fibonacci sequence in honor of Fibonacci Day (11/23).
November 2022 - June 2024
National Honor Society
As a member of the Ruth B. Zeisloft Chapter of the National Honor Society at McDowell High School, I have demonstrated leadership and service throughout my school and community.
September 2020 - June 2022
FIRST Robotics
In FIRST Robotics, I have been aiding with the software aspect of the robot competition. Within the program, the McDowell Robotics team creates and programs a robot to complete the tasks it is instructed to pursue.
January 2022 - June 2022
Student Leader Focus Group
This group was started and is managed by the assistant principal of McDowell Intermediate High School and strives to obtain student input for improving the school and campus environment. Invited students meet weekly to discuss issues and take measures to address concerns at McDowell High School.
September 2020 - June 2022
AP Club
The AP Club is a club for students in higher-level classes and allows for study groups and a community of like-minded peers. Last year, I worked extensively to expand the club and recruit new members through announcements and various outreaches.