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I'm a versatile developer with hands-on experience across the stack! From frontend web development and embedded systems to networking, cloud engineering, and beyond. I've explored a wide range of technologies, picking up skills wherever I go. You could say I'm a jack of all trades, master of getting things done.

Web Development

Embedded Systems

Cloud Engineering

Experience

Here's a look at my journey — the roles I've taken on and the impact I've made.

Junior Software Engineer

ITHAKA

Mar 2025 – Sep 2025

Software Engineering Intern

ITHAKA

June 2024 – Nov 2024

• Contributed to Agile development by participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Developed and deployed a Bulk Delete API in Java Spring Boot for enabling efficient batch content removal.
• Integrated microfrontend components to add download features into existing applications, engaging 13,000+ users.

Engineering Laboratory Assistant

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Jan 2023 – Apr 2025

• Mentored students in workflow optimization using advanced CAD tools for 3D modeling and prototyping.
• Facilitated Arduino-focused lab sessions to reinforce C++ programming, circuit design, and problem-solving skills.
• Mentored students in workflow optimization using advanced CAD tools for 3D modeling and prototyping.

Team Lead Engineer

NASA L'SPACE Academy

Jan 2022 – Apr 2022

• Directed engineering team efforts in designing a lunar rover that met NASA’s mission lifecycle standards.
• Verified and validated rover subsystems using NASA testing protocols to ensure component reliability
• Co-Authored 98-page Preliminary Design Review detailing engineering plans, risk analyses, and subsystem integration strategies.

Projects

Here are some projects I've worked on recently.

VerbaGlove

An assistive wearable device that translates American Sign Language (ASL) gestures into text and speech in real time. Built with embedded flex and touch sensors, an ESP32 microcontroller, and BLE connectivity, VerbaGlove uses machine learning to recognize static ASL letters, numbers, and phrases. Outputs are displayed and vocalized through a mobile app.

#C #Python #ReactNative

Source Code

Devlingo

An interactive web platform designed to teach teens how to code through gamified lessons, quizzes, and AI-powered assistance. Created during Hack Dearborn, the project won awards for creativity and best use of Fetch.ai.

#React #Tailwind #AI

Source Code

Enhanced Lighting Control with Voice Feedback w/ ESP32 C3 LCDKit

An ESP32-C3-LCDKit project that enhances lighting control with real-time voice feedback and multitasking via FreeRTOS. Users receive audible updates on brightness levels, with audio stored in SPIFFS and concurrency managed through mutex-protected tasks.

#C #FreeRTOS #ESP-IDF

Source Code

Robotic Manipulation

A ROS1-based automation project using the HiWonder ArmPi Pro robot to pick and place colored cubes by integrating object detection, inverse kinematics, and environmental interpretation. The system replaces manual teleoperation with fully automated perception-to-action control through camera-based detection and coordinated joint actuation.

#Linux #Python #ROS

Source Code