About

I am pursuing an M.S. in Computer Science at Stony Brook University, where I also completed a B.S. in Computer Science and a B.S. in Applied Math and Statistics. I’m currently working as a research assistant in the File systems and Storage Lab at Stony Brook where we are investigating the application of machine learning to file and storage systems. I’m interested in many fields in computer science such as machine learning, cybersecurity, and storage systems, but really I love any programming project that requires a strong mathematical understanding of what’s going on. I am also an avid runner.

Personal Background

Having had a interest in computers since a young age, I started my first real programming projects in high school. I taught myself basic programming skills and started learning about iOS app development. By my sophomore year, I had developed and published an app on the iOS App Store. I was also able to start taking formal programming classes in school, and by senior year I was volunteering at my high school as a full stack web developer working on the school’s internal websites. During my last 2 months of high school, I completed a senior capstone project where I developed a system for students to securely mark their attendance in class using their phone.

It was also during my senior year of high school that I lead a trail maintenance community service project earning the final requirement to become an Eagle Scout. In addition to helping me acquire strong leadership and communication skills, scouting also instilled in me a profound appreciation for the outdoors. I love hiking, camping, kayaking, climbing, rafting, mountain biking, and everything in between. The picture above is from a solo bikepacking trip I did one summer from Stony Brook to Montauk. My favorite sport, however, is running. I’ve served as the the captain of my high school team and the President of my university’s running club. Running has remained a part of my daily schedule since I first joined the sport, and I hope to keep it that way for as long I’m able.

After an offer for a full-tuition scholarship from Stony Brook Univeristy and admittance to their Computer Science Honors Track as well as their Honors College, I moved to Long Island to begin my undergraduate degree in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics and Statistics. By my second semester of freshman year, I had found an on campus job working for the high performance computing support team, where I would work part-time on top of a full course load until my last semester of undergrad. At the end of my junior year, I applied to Stony Brook’s Accelerated B.S./M.S. Program for Computer Science, putting me on track to complete all three degrees in 4.5 years.