Taken at Bryce Canyon National Park, with me wearing my Technica Hackathon Shirt!

About Me

My Hometown is St. Louis, MO and I'm currently a junior at Purdue University majoring in Computer Science and minoring in math, along with a certificate in Data Science and Entrepreneurship. My coding Journey officially began when I was exposed to Scratch.MIT in middle school and made a simple game. I realized how empowering it was to create something from scratch, no pun intended. It opened my eyes to the endless possibilities in the world of STEM. Now, as a CS Major with multiple professional experiences, I'm continually inspired by the impact of STEM. It's not just about coding; it's about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems. I'm so excited to be part of a community that strives to make a meaningful impact, and I'm eager to continue pushing boundaries and contributing to a future where technology plays a crucial role in creating positive change.

Skills

Education

Interests

  • Programming

    Throughout my internships, projects, and classwork, I've mastered Java, C/C++, Python, JS, and x86.
    My tech skills also expand outside of languages to things like MS Office, macOS, Jupyter, TDD, Github, VS/IntelliJ, Docker and more.

  • Problem-Solver

    This has always been a strong-suite for me, as I grew up on finding elegant solutions for puzzles and brain teasers.
    I love the intricate challenge of debugging code and am very good at staying determinded and always solving problems.
    I view challenges as opportunities for innovation and growth and they are definitely the core of CS.

  • Collaborator

    From Hackathons to Group-Projects to Professional Expereince, my collabortion skills have grown exponentially.
    I contribute positively to group dynamics and enjoy exchanging ideas and working collectively to solve challenges.
    I highly value communication skills and belive they are essential when it come to the tech feild and having successful project outcomes.

  • Purdue University, 2022-2025

    B.S. in Computer Science, Minor in Mathematics, Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Data Science
    Key Coursework: Data Structures and Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Data Engineering In Python, Programming in C, Problem Solving and Object-Oriented Programming

  • Lafayette High School, 2018-2022

    Academic Honors with a 4.336 GPA
    Key Coursework: AP Computer Science, Fundamentals of App and Game Design, Computer Programming In C++, Intro to Java

  • Clubs

    I am involved in a diverse range of clubs such as Purdue Student Union Board (PSUB), an event planning club, where I gain leadership and project management skills
    I'm also in Computer Science Womans Network to beat imposter syndrome and empower other woman in this field, and South Asian Association to keep in touch with my culture.

  • Hobbies

    Other hobbies outside of school include Singing, Traveling, playing Video Games (Overwatch, Life is Strange, Mario Kart), and watching Movies/Shows (Favorites: Interstellar, The Social Network, BB).

My Professional Experience

June-August 2024

Software Engineering Intern

Capital One

-Part of the Digital Payments & Innovation group, working on Paze, a new digital wallet
-Writing Python backend code to implement automation of test cases including live API assertions of functionality
-Managing the software development process using C1’s pipeline tooling
-Built a test automation suite using BDD in the QA envir. and testing in PROD

June-August 2023

Technical Architecture Structure Intern

Reinsurance Group of America

-Worked on the RGA’s SSDLC Status Update website, helping update features (back-end)
-Wrote new, Javascript code and logic for a user copying a platform for SSDLC (used TDD)
-Updated Static/Dynamic Scans by going through Tableau dashboards and communicating with teams
-Tested security platforms for future company software developers and logged my findings

August 2023-May 2024

Data Science Reaserch Assistant

Merck

-Using Agile development methodology to create and connect a Dash web app to the database
-Creating and Optimizing an application to provide a dynamic interface for pharmaceutical ML/Math models.
-Automating the generation of graph/visualizations from data

January-May 2024

JUMP Program Fellow

Danaher

-Working to prepare for a future full-time career in STEM
-Personal growth beyond the formal academic settings
-Collaberating with real-world Danaher professionals to gain insight on corporate life

June-August 2022

Data Analytic Intern

Watlow Electric Manufactoring

-Processed Watlow heater-sensor-readings Excel datasets with Python
-Created multiple machine learning models with 85%+ accuracy of failure forecast
-Models included Logistic Regression, Naive Bayes, CatBoost, XGBoost, and Random Forest
-Analyzed data for correlations using EDA and PCA to also predict results

June-August 2021

Game Design Intern

Beanstalk Web Solutions

-Worked on the development of the game Ancient Allies Tower Defense, now deployed on the Play Store
-Used Unity to re-structure parts of the game and Java / VS to code on the in-game pieces
-Developed problem-solving and team-building skills while working with a team and professionals

My Projects

Pete's Paradise

A cookie-clicker style game themed around Purdue, made in the HelloWorld hackathon using JS and HTML.

Serenova

An iOS app created through XCode that offers a comprehensive suite of features to enhance sleep quality and overall well-being.

This Website

This site, made with HTML/CSS, serves as a digital portfolio and a glimpse into who I am both professionally and personally.

Java Mall Project

This is a comprehensive marketplace platform that facilitates buying and selling items coded in Java with Java IU with a team.

Avalog

This is a Chrome extension developed during a hackathon to assist users in identifying and safeguarding against spam emails using JS/HTML.

Queens Connect

A website that connects women in CS who are striving towards the same goals. It also provides learning resources to support programmers reach their goals.

Contact Me

636-579-7697

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