Software Engineer
I build AI and assessment platforms for education, nonprofits, and mission-driven teams. I graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in May 2026 with a degree in Computer Science & Statistics.
Experience
Building impactful software solutions across finance, healthcare, and education
Cisco
Raleigh, NC
Software Engineer Intern / Incoming Software Engineer
Interned January 2026 - May 2026; starting full-time July 2026
Developed for Cisco's CETO organization, formed from the integration of former Splunk engineering teams, to enhance and extend Salesforce platform capabilities supporting enterprise customer workflows.
Integrated 10+ AI-driven PM workflows into Salesforce, streamlining a manual process that required PMs to reference a 300-page playbook, gather files, and run prompts in GPT individually.
Morehead-Cain
Chapel Hill, NC
Software Engineer
January 2026 - Present
Architected and developed the finalist-stage digital assessment platform, creating secure web-based equivalents of the in-person physical interview assessments.
Built a separate full-stack asynchronous video interview platform for an earlier interview stage, replacing a third-party tool and enabling ~500 applicants to record ~1,500 interview responses.
UNC School of Medicine
Chapel Hill, NC
Software Engineer Intern
August 2022 - May 2026
Built a web app that automates Harbor vulnerability scans, schedules recurring security checks, and gives teams a dashboard to track scan history, CVEs, and remediation status over time.
Enhanced Django-based clinical tools supporting workflows for 500+ UNC hospital employees
Developed a Jira Cloud app integrating Outlook meetings with Jira worklogs
Created test suites achieving 90%+ code coverage across Django applications
Managed Dockerized deployments and CI/CD pipelines using Bitbucket Pipelines
Wells Fargo
Charlotte, NC
Software Engineer Intern
June 2025 - Aug 2025
Built agentic AI reconciliation tooling using Google ADK + REST APIs, cutting manual analysis of 50+ high-priority transaction breaks daily
Designed a prompt-tuning GUI that reduced dataset prep time from 1 hour to under 5 minutes
Demoed agent capabilities to over 30 senior managers and engineers
Configured a RAG database (100k+ data breaks), improving prediction accuracy by 20%
Remote
Software Engineer
June 2025 - January 2026
Built a comprehensive AI-powered educational platform supporting multiple learning modalities
Developed real-time feedback and automated grading using GPT-4
Migrated & optimized 12+ Azure resources, saving $8,000/year
Serving 50+ classrooms with sophisticated rubric-based assessment systems
Wayve iOS App
Remote
Lead Developer & UX Designer (Client Project)
September 2025 - May 2026
Architected and developed emotional wellness mobile app as sole developer and UX designer
Built React Native/Expo (TypeScript) frontend with mood-based post sharing
Implemented Firebase backend with Firestore, Auth, Cloud Storage, and Cloud Functions
Collaborated on product ideation and user experience strategy with client stakeholders
Chapel Hill, NC
Technical Project Manager
2024 - May 2026
Led 6-person engineering team building ethics learning platform for UNC School of Ethics x TedED partnership
Architected Next.js and Firebase solution supporting interactive educational content delivery
Mentored junior developers on system design principles and software architecture best practices
Conducted code reviews, established development workflows, and maintained project timeline adherence
Facilitated technical decision-making and stakeholder communication across academic partnerships
About
I am a UNC Chapel Hill graduate with a degree in Computer Science and Statistics, focused on building practical AI products for mission-driven teams.
My work spans AI-powered reconciliation tools, assessment platforms, and education technology. I like projects where software can make strong institutions more accessible, useful, or efficient.
When I am not coding, you will find me leading teams and designing products.
Education
BS Computer Science & Statistics
UNC Chapel Hill, May 2026
Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Open to Remote & Relocation
Featured Projects
A selection of impactful software projects spanning AI, finance, education, and healthcare
Photo from one of multiple in-person interview testing sessions supported by the platform.
Morehead-Cain Interview Assessment Platform
Finalist-stage assessment platform built to modernize Morehead-Cain's in-person interview testing with secure web-based equivalents of physical exam materials.
- Created secure web-based equivalents of physical finalist exam materials
- Supported multiple in-person interview testing sessions with foundation stakeholders
- Also built a separate async video interview platform for an earlier stage
- Enabled ~500 applicants to record ~1,500 interview responses in the async platform
SKG - Sal Khan Generator
AI platform generating educational math videos using GPT-4, FFmpeg, Manim, and ElevenLabs with an 11-step processing pipeline.
- GPT-4 powered content generation
- FFmpeg + Manim video processing pipeline
- ElevenLabs voice synthesis integration
- YouTube transcript parsing and ranking optimization
HeelSchedule
AI-powered UNC course search that answers natural language queries like "Build me a 15-credit COMP schedule with no Fridays" using real data — no hallucinations.
- Built custom MCP server (FastMCP + Python) exposing SQL queries as LLM-callable tools
- LLM-as-judge evaluator verifies outputs against user constraints before responding
- Smart model routing with automatic escalation on evaluation failure
- Custom web scraper handling CSRF, rowspan tables, and 491 subjects
CSSG Parr Center Ethics Platform
Interactive ethics learning platform built for UNC School of Ethics x TedED partnership, featuring educational content delivery and assessment systems.
- Next.js and Firebase architecture
- Interactive educational content delivery
- Assessment and tracking systems
- Academic partnership collaboration
Agent Trader 1
Fully custom multi-agent AI framework built entirely from scratch with proprietary agent runner, tool handling architecture, MCP protocol implementation, and advanced coordination systems for autonomous trading workflows.
- Custom agent runner and execution engine built from scratch
- Proprietary tool handling and MCP connection architecture
- IBKR API integration with real-time market data + trade execution
- Advanced inter-agent messaging and coordination protocols
Ember Learning Platform
Comprehensive AI-powered educational platform supporting multiple learning modalities with real-time feedback, automated grading, and sophisticated assessment systems.
- GPT-4 powered automated grading
- Real-time feedback system
- Serving 50+ classrooms
- Azure infrastructure optimization
Technical Skills
A comprehensive toolkit for building scalable, modern software solutions
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Beyond Code
Bringing a diverse perspective and toolset to software engineering & problem solving
Visual Design
Original designs created in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, showcasing creative problem-solving and attention to detail
Enhances front-end development and user-centered design decisions
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Film Photography
Black and white film photography developed in traditional darkroom processes.
Develops visual composition skills and meticulous attention to detail essential in UI/UX design
Automotive Engineering
Complete restoration and performance upgrade of 1995 Mazda Miata including upgrades and extensive mechanical restoration - all self-performed
Develops systematic troubleshooting, and tradeoff analysis mindset essential for scalable software architecture
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Backpacking Instructor
UNC backpacking instructor leading multiday wilderness trips, teaching students stewardship principles and survival skills in challenging outdoor environments
Develops leadership, risk management, and mentoring skills essential for managing complex software projects and guiding junior developers
Multidisciplinary Mindset
These diverse experiences inform my approach to software engineering, bringing creative problem-solving, systematic thinking, and a user-centered perspective to every project. Innovation happens at the intersection of disciplines.
Get in Touch
Always interested in discussing new opportunities, innovative projects, and potential collaborations
Contact Info
Currently Open To
- AI Software Consulting Projects
- Education Technology Builds
- Nonprofit & Philanthropic Tools
- Interesting Collaboration Opportunities
Typically responds within 24 hours