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Work Experience
Google - Software Engineering Intern
June 2026 - Sept. 2026· Kirkland, WA
- Implemented a standalone companion web terminal for Chrome Remote Desktop.
- Reduced bandwidth requirement for agentic CLI tool usage from 0.2-3 Mbps to 0.1-2 Kbps.
- Code fragments are in Chromium & Google3.
SCU School of Engineering - Grader & Teaching Assistant
Sept. 2025 - Present· Santa Clara, CA
- Grading for CSEN 275: Object Oriented Programming, Design, and Analysis.
- Checking assignments written in Java, and assessing knowledge in Design Patterns.
- Grading for CSEN 225: Secure Coding in C/C++.
HCI Lab @ SCU - Student Researcher (Full Stack Developer) (SMAR)
April 2025 - June 2026break Jun. 2025 - Sept. 2025· Santa Clara, CA
- Contributed and maintained a React Webapp that allows non-technical researchers to systematically scrape and analyze information of mobile applications on the Google Play Store and the App Store.
- Updated dependencies to ensure project is kept up-to-date.
- Implemented automated email reminders, and integrated this functionality with BullMQ scheduled requests.
EPIC Lab @ SCU - Student Researcher (Full Stack Developer) (PTHub & GoodBuys)
May 2023 - June 2026break Jun. 2025 - Sept. 2025· Santa Clara, CA
- Acted as the lead for the mobile development team, spearheading development for an experimental method for encouraging public transportation.
- Handled task division, coordinated progress with the Web, QA, and Backend Team.
- Worked under Dr. Navid Shaghaghi in SCU's EPIC Lab alongside fellow undergraduate and graduate students.
- Created Web scrapers, hosted API endpoints on cPanel, and created database automation scripts to fill a MySQL database.
- Developed the mobile app's functionality, updated UI/UX, and integrated Firebase with the project.
Anritsu - Software Engineering Intern
Jun. 2024 - Sept. 2024· Morgan Hill, CA
- Worked alongside the Signal Generator Backend team.
- Fixed bugs, created test builds, worked on internal tools, and attended Scrum meetings.
- Created unit tests, began development on a Linux Kernel Driver to enable communication between a signal generator and a power meter through GPIB (IEEE-488).
- Contributed to backend development for the latest model of Signal Generators using C++ and the Qt Framework, implementing new functionalities such as SCPI commands and NTFS support.
- Developed a C++/Qt GUI for a prototype VSG to interface with its backend and manage calibration sequences.
Santa Clara University - SWE++ Volunteer STEM Tutor
Apr. 2024 - Jun. 2024· Santa Clara, CA
- Taught Python basics to middle and high school girls to promote women in STEM.
- Motivated students and encouraged engagement during Saturday morning sessions.
- Inspired students to expand on their projects and answered clarifying questions.
Resident Assistant (RA) Santa Clara University
Apr. 2023 - Jun. 2024· Santa Clara, CA
- Hosted 12–15 events throughout the school year focused on professional development, DEI, community, and fun.
- Handled roommate conflicts and assessed the needs of students in the residence hall.
- Brought up concerns and ideas to improve the residence hall experience.
earlier
- University Library Student AssistantApr. 2022 - Jun. 2025· Santa Clara, CA
- Musical Streaming Operator2021· Jakarta, Indonesia
- Springfield Cup Head of Logistics2020 - 2021· Jakarta, Indonesia
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