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Rice University

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Robotics Team 766

Led Computer Vision Initiative, managed $10k budget, built localization and automation systems, mentored peers on programming topics, and contributed to autonomous functions in competition robots.

ZuAI Prompt Developer

Designed AP exam prep prompts, integrated them into the Python codebase, refined student responses, and helped the company expand its AI-powered learning tools.

CryoWerx Vending Developer

Developed a facial recognition and sentiment analysis system to track customer interest and flag malicious behavior, integrating backend and frontend services.

Fantasy FRC App

Built a fantasy sports-style web app for robotics competitions, enabling users to track teams within events.

FlexTime Tutor App

Created a scheduling app to automate teacher-student tutoring assignments, reducing staff workload by up to two hours daily.

Actify Developer

Wrote quickstart guides helping developers convert meals into nutritional data and build fitness tracking apps.

AP Question Grader

Built an online quiz system that generates AP-style questions and uses AI to grade responses, supporting exam preparation for peers.

StaX 3000 Autonomous Robot

Managed a team of students at NYU to design an autonomous robot, produced CAD models and robot codebase, while completing advanced engineering coursework.

AP Shapes and Colors Club

Founded and led a club exploring probability and strategy through poker. Organized tournaments and taught members advanced strategies.

Xerox Award for Innovation & Innovation Technology

Award Criterion: Recognizes students who use technology to solve societal challenges, pursue independent projects, gain industry experience, and lead their peers.

My Achievement: Honored for building software to expand access to education (ZuAI) and improve vending services (Cryowerx). Led peers as a TA and robotics initiative manager, mentoring students and developing industry-ready projects.

Faculty Departmental Award for World Languages

One of two graduating seniors recognized for outstanding performance and dedication in the field of world languages.

AP Scholar with Distinction

Earned high scores across multiple AP exams with an average of 3.5 or higher on all taken.

California Seal of Biliteracy

Honored by the State of California for proficiency in English and Spanish.

National Merit Commended Scholar

Achieved Selection Index of 220 on PSAT, placing among top scorers nationwide.

College Board Recognition Award

Recognized for academic excellence and dedication to advanced coursework.

Geoguessr Team Duels Master II Ranking

Earned high competitive ranking in global Geoguessr duels division, demonstrating strategic thinking and geographic knowledge.

AP Scholar

Recognition by the College Board for performance across multiple AP exams.