Photo of me at the Nasdaq office, taken September 2022
I'm a Specialist Software Engineer at Nasdaq, with a Masters Degree in Computer Science.
My work focuses on building secure, scalable cloud and AI-driven systems.
Beyond my professional work, I'm passionate in learning about and working on software engineering/development, artificial intelligence/machine learning, sustainability, and finance. I'm always open to exploring projects where technology can create meaningful impact on the world.
Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, painting, listening to music, cooking, reading, swimming, badminton, and watching movies and shows.
Favorite Movies / TV
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University of Massachusetts Amherst
Master of Science
Computer Science
Awards: Bay State Scholars Scholarship
Coursework
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Bachelor of Science
Double Major in Computer Science & Mathematics (Computing)
Awards: Dean's List, Cum Laude, John and Abigail Adams Scholarship
Activities and Societies: UMass Cybersecurity Club, UMass Design Club, UMass Association for Computing Machinery
Coursework
Computer Science
Videography and Design
Software Developer
Nasdaq
Jul 2021 - Present
Created data ingestion pipeline for Nasdaq performance data into GCP and analyzed and reported trends.
Updated and maintained message decoders and developed scripts to automate the process for future markets and updates
Mentored intern projects in Digital Assets and Record Linkage.
Full Stack Software Engineering Intern
Nasdaq - Internship
Jun 2020 - Aug 2020 • 3 mos
Created Secure Multiparty Compute / Homomorphic Encryption proof of concept project with team at Nasdaq Boston Innovation Lab.
Learned to use and work with React.js, PostgreSQL, Java Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Docker, Flask.
Presented
the project to Nasdaq Executives for evaluation on business promise and profitability for multiple use cases.
Independent Contractor / Laboratories & Facilities Intern
Indigo Ag. - Internship
Jun 2018 - Jun 2021 • 3 yrs
Collaborated with environmental health and safety consultants, and managers to create educational multimedia content for Indigo’s online safety training site. Launched the platform to track user progress and ensure OSHA compliance.
Used technology skills to work on projects regarding office security, training employees, asset tracking, seating, etc.
Created pages, filters, maps, graphics, and SOP’s for a variety of tools used by the team including JIRA, OfficeSpace,
Simpplr, SharePoint, and assisted in regular Lab & Facilities duties.
Volunteer / Youth Representative
North Andover Community Access and Media - Volunteer
Oct 2013 - May 2020 • 7 yrs
Led and assisted in community film events and projects at the tv station.
Received training and experience working with professional video-editing/related software and equipment.
Elected Youth Representative to work with staff
to develop programs for youth members