Education
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
- B.S. in Computer Science, Expected May 2028
- GPA: 3.96/4.00
- Coursework: Data Structures and Algorithms, Formal Models of Computing, Calculus II, Discrete Mathematics
Projects
Runesworn
Spring, Summer 2025
- Designed and developed a dice-rolling RPG video game with Godot engine and GDScript (Python), using over 2500 lines of code to implement turn based combat and character building
- Created database and data management system to efficiently store and retrieve game and player data, including 12 unique encounters and 3 playable characters, as well as 12 unique dice
- Established and balanced core game mechanics with a small-scale playtesting group in order to ensure balanced and enjoyable gameplay
- Managed game lifecycle with expected beta release in December 2025
- Wrote over 880 lines of Java code to implement a street mapper that took coordinate inputs and generated a map using a self-implemented graph data structure
- Displayed information in a Java Swing UI
- Implemented Dijkstra's Shortest Path algorithm to simulate a navigation software experience
Nondeterministic Automaton Simulator and Converter
Spring 2024
- Developed over 870 lines of C code to create a simulated Nondeterministic Finite Automaton (NFA) and conversion algorithm to a Deterministic Finite Automaton (DFA) using subset construction
- Included custom NFA and DFA frameworks that can be used via header files for substring and binary character matching
Work Experience
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Roc-HCI Lab
Rochester, NY | Fall 2025 - Present
- Contributed to development of SOPHIE, a virtual LLM-based avatar designed to help medical professionals improve bedside manner and deliver difficult news to patients
- Assisted in curating and selecting training data to improve model realism and create a human-like experience
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary research team in weekly lab meetings to evaluate project progress and provide feedback on usability and AI-driven computing
Lifeguard, Riverton Community Pool
Rochester, NY | Summer 2025
- Ensured pool patron safety through clear communication of pool rules as well as in-water rescues
- Managed pool area and upkeep of pool facilities
- Tracked and adjusted pool chemical levels
Skills
- Programming Languages: Java, C, Python, GDScript, HTML/CSS
- Frameworks: Java Swing, Java AWT, JavaFX, LibGDX
- Technical Skills: Object-Oriented Programming, Linux/Unix, Visual Studio Code, Valgrind, Front End Web Development