European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN)

Particle Physics Research Assistant Co-op

January 2024 – June 2024

Geneva, Switzerland

As a research assistant, I developed software to test and prepare readout electronics for the upgrade of the electromagnetic calorimeter (ECAL) in the CMS experiment for the future high-luminosity Large Hadron Collider (HL-LHC).

• Developed a comprehensive and reliable software test suite in C++ to ensure the proper behavior of readout electronics with several analog and digital components
• Designed and implemented control software in Python for an environmental screening study for newly-produced circuit boards
• Analyzed the behavior and performance of prototype electronics to determine systematic failures and malfunctions

Cisco Systems

Software Engineering Co-op

January 2023 – August 2023

Boston, MA

As a full-stack software engineering co-op at Cisco, I was a member of a fast-paced agile development team building a cloud security product. I contributed to all stages of the development process in one-week sprints, working with engineers around the world.

• Developed full-stack features used billions of times daily for a cloud security product in an agile scrum team
• Collaborated with team to design extensible and reusable models through code reviews and architecture discussions
• Implemented and improved dozens of user interfaces for critical features, improving usability and functionality

Khoury College of Computer Sciences

Teaching Assistant

September 2023 – December 2023

Boston, MA

As a teaching assistant, I provided supportive and productive environments where students could ask questions, receive help, and understand difficult concepts from lectures. I was a TA for CS 3500 (Object-Oriented Design).

• Explain complex lecture and homework content to students through 4 drop-in office hours per week
• Mentor 40 students weekly in 100-minute lab periods by proctoring interactive activities and answering questions
• Conduct code reviews, grade assignments, and provide detailed and meaningful feedback for students weekly

Museum of Science

Program Assistant, In-Gallery Learning

September 2018 – present

Boston, MA

As an In-Gallery Learning program assistant, I informally educate visitors of all ages in engineering, computer science, and biology through interactive activities.

• Engage thousands of visitors in STEM activities to encourage principles such as planning, testing, and redesigning
• Manage and coordinate dozens of interns and volunteers to ensure a flawless visitor experience

Northeastern University

Peer Tutor

January 2022 – December 2022

Boston, MA

As a peer tutor, I worked with fellow students to help them better understand concepts in various courses I had previously taken. I offered tutoring for the following subjects: Modern Physics, Multivariable Calculus, Object-Oriented Design, and Fundamentals of Computer Science 1 and 2.

• Mentored students for multivariable calculus, fundamentals of computer science, and modern physics
• Conducted up to 10 one-on-one meetings weekly, leading to improved student confidence and academic performance