About Me
I'm currently an MTS on Oracle's Globally Distributed Database team.
I will complete my Master of Science at Georgia Tech (specializing in Machine Learning) while continuing my work at Oracle. I'm an alum of Cornell University, where I graduated in May 2024 with the equivalence of an MEng (30 graduate credits and a Master's Project), a B.S. in Computer Science, and a minor in Operations Research Information Engineering.
My main interests are in Distributed Systems, Systems Infrastructure, Databases, Cloud, High-Performance Computing, and Deep Learning.
My Life
Learn about my journey
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Growing Up
Life in Pittsburgh
I grew up in Pittsburgh, PA. I always had an interest in technology and got my own laptop in first grade. Throughout elementary school I would occasionally be brought out of class to fix a computer problem in another classroom. In middle school I gained a strong interest in programming video games. Once I was in highschool, I started taking Computer Science courses and knew I wanted to go into a field that utilized programming.
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Starting College
Moving to Ithaca
In my Senior year of highschool, I was accepted into Cornell University. My plan was to graduate within 4 years with a BS in Computer Science, an MEng in Computer Science, and a minor in Operations Research Information Engineering.
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My First Internship
Working at Carnegie Mellon University
After my Sophomore year of college, I worked at Carnegie Mellon University at their Software Engineering Institute as a DevOps Engineer Intern. The company is a Federally Funded Research & Development Center that contributes to Department of Defense software operations. During the summer, I learned and utilized a plethora of DevOps tools I had never used before while also improving my existing skills in other tools and languages. After the summer, my contract was extended for an entire year. I ended up working there remotely until the next summer.
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My Second Internship
Working at Gecko
After my Junior year of college, I worked at Gecko Robotics as a Software Engineer Intern. The company is a medium sized start-up revolutionizing Non-Destructive Testing of infrastructure. While there, I worked on the Robot Controls team. During the summer I was able to hone my software engineering skills, and I drastically improved as a Software Engineer.
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My First Conference
Going to VLDB 2023
During my time at Cornell, I joined the Cornell Database Group led by Immanuel Trummer, where I worked on the project "ADOPT". Our research was accepted into VLDB 2023, and I had the honor to represent our paper in Vancouver.
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Teaching Courses
Becoming a TA
During my time at Cornell, I became a Teaching Assistant. I was nominated twice for the Course Staff Exceptional Service Award and ultimately received it in 2024. I taught Intro Physics Lab in Fall 2022, Object Oriented Programming in Spring 2023 & 2024, and Databases in Fall 2023. I led exam proctoring, created and ran entirely new review sessions for classes with hundreds of students, and taught students through discussion sections and online Q&A.
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Creating Awesome Projects
BOOM Project Fair
Every year Cornell holds a CS project fair, BOOM, containing 32 cutting-edge student projects. In 2023, my project Cornell Meetup was accepted into BOOM. In 2024, my Master's Project, SPEED, was accepted into BOOM.
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Making an Impact
Extracurriculars
Outside of my coursework, research, and projects, I also tried my best to contribute to the Cornell Community and local Ithaca Community. For all 4 years at Cornell I was part of the Cornell Tradition Fellowship, a scholarship program where every member does 100+ hours of volunteering and 100+ hours of working every school year. During this program I volunteered at many different Cornell and local events. I also was the Lead Programmer and Secretary of a club named the Cornell Engineering & Entertainment Design Club. The club creates entertaining projects for events on campus such as drink-making robots.
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Saying Goodbye To Cornell
Graduating
In May 2024 I graduated from Cornell with a Bachelor of Science in CS and a Minor in ORIE. My original plan of also obtaining a Master's didn't completely pan out due to financial constraints; however, I graduated with 30 graduate credits including a Master's Project. This is essentially the Master's degree without paying $70,000+. In my eyes, I achieved my goal and graduated with the full knowledge and skill of a Master student to succeed in industry.
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Leaving the East Coast
Working at Oracle
After graduating, I moved to Redwood City, California, to work at Oracle as a Member of Technical Staff on their Globally Distributed Database Team. I specifically work on the Shard Native Replication (SNR) sub-team. My specialization throughout my time at Cornell was in Distributed Systems, Databases, and the Cloud; so, this role is a perfect match. I strongly look forward to continue working with the team.
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Finishing my Masters
Attending Georgia Tech
Starting in the Spring Semester of 2025, I will attend Georgia Tech to complete my Master of Science in CS while continuing my work at Oracle. I plan to specialize in Machine Learning.
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The Future
Into the Unknown
I don't know what the future holds for me, but I continue to be excited for what comes next!
Education Background & Awards
Color Key
| Color | Meaning |
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| Golden | Georgia Tech M.S. |
| Dark Red | Cornell Bowers CIS |
| Purple | Cornell Minor in ORIE |
| Gray | Misc. |
Current Courses
| Course Code | Course Name |
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| CS 6601 | Artificial Intelligence |
Relevant Previous Courses
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| CS 7490 | Systems Research Seminar |
| CS 7390 | Databases Seminar |
| CS 6850 | The Structure of Information Networks |
| CS 5999 | Masters of Engineering Project |
| CS 5999 | Masters of Engineering Project |
| CS 5414 | Distributed Computing |
| CS 5412 | Cloud Computing |
| CS 5220 | Applied High-Performance and Parallel Computing |
| CS 5154 | Software Testing |
| CS 4414 | Systems Programming |
| CS 4320 | Introduction to Database Systems |
| CS 4321 | Practicum in Database Systems |
| CS 4410 | Operating Systems |
| CS 4411 | Practicum in Operating Systems |
| CS 4700 | Foundations of Artificial Intelligence |
| CS 4820 | Introduction to Analysis of Algorithms |
| CS 3410 | Computer System Organization |
| CS 3110 | Data Structures and Functional Programming |
| CS 2800 | Discrete Structures |
| CS 2112 | Object-Oriented Design and Data Structures (Honors) |
| CS 2043 | UNIX Tools and Scripting |
| CS 1340 | Consequences in Computing |
| ORIE 5270 | Big Data Technologies |
| ORIE 4160 | Topics in Data Science and Operations Research |
| ORIE 3120 | Practical Tools for Operations Research, Machine Learning and Data Science |
| ORIE 3310 | Optimization II |
| ORIE 3300 | Optimization I |
| ENGRC 3120 | Communications for Practical Tools for Operations Research, Machine Learning and Data Science |
| ENGRD 2700 | Basic Engineering Probability and Statistics |
| MATH 2940 | Linear Algebra for Engineers |
| MATH 1920 | Multivariable Calculus for Engineers |
| MATH 1910 | Calculus for Engineers |
| ECON 3130 | Statistics and Probability |
| ENGRD 2300 | Digital Logic & Computer Organization |
| PHYS 2213 | Physics II: Electromagnetism |
| PHYS 1112 | Physics I: Mechanics and Heat |
| PHYS 1110 | Introduction to Experimental Physics |
| CHEM 2090 | Engineering General Chemistry |
Honors and Awards
| Award | Year/Term |
|---|---|
| Dean's List | Spring 2024 |
| Cornell CIS Course Staff Excellence Award | Spring 2024 |
| Dean's List | Fall 2023 |
| Cornell CIS Course Staff Excellence Nomination | Spring 2023 |
| Dean's List | Fall 2022 |
| AP Scholar with Honor | 2020 |
| High School Technology Education Department Award | 2020 |
| High School Math Department Award | 2020 |
| High School Highest Honors | 2020 |
| PHEAA Certificate of Merit | 2020 |