Deployed various open-source LLMs to OpenShift clusters with vLLM, maintain an upgraded open-source API server
to secure & monitor LLM usage
Architected & developed an interactive chatbot application in Python with Gradio
integrated with PaperQA for efficient retrieval-augmented generation from
scientific document sets
Upgraded a Python Flask web application to interactively report persistent
data provisioning from MongoDB logs
Queues @ UC San Diego CSE
Full Stack Developer | January 2024 - June 2024
Maintain a full-stack web application supporting 1-on-1 tutoring in collaboration with a team of 15
developers
Improve performance, user experience, and maintainability through a frontend refactor using Astro and ReactJS
Designed and implemented key features, such as the ticketing system, announcements, and course settings,
ensuring seamless integration with the Python and Flask API backend
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
DevOps Intern | June 2023 - August 2023
Collaboratively designed, implemented, & tested a REST API with 20+ endpoints integrated
with Swagger
Developed and integrated a custom MariaDB Docker image and OpenShift template to
automate deployment
Upgraded database integration testing by implementing sanity checks within existing
Bash scripts
Successfully deployed the CDash application to OpenShift container platform with custom
configurations through creation and management of Kubernetes resources
Selected to present project outcomes and achievements to senior management
in the computing division
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
DevOps Intern | June 2022 - August 2022
Developed software for a web application using DevOps lifecycle and tools in an Agile environment, completing
3 milestone projects
Enhanced user experience with full application GUI redesign using Figma, HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap
Engineered and collaboratively implemented 10+ new application features with JavaScript, Flask, and Jinja
templating to connect to OpenShift, AWS S3 API layers, and Python backend
Remotely conducted user experience testing for application usability & design feedback
Expanded application front-end unit testing by 50% using Selenium and Pytest
Selected to present project work to a public audience at a special edition poster symposium out of ~250
student interns
Activities + Volunteering
CSforeach
TritonHacks Webmaster, Designer | October 2021 - June 2024
Annually develop and deploy hackathon website using
ReactJS
Collaborate with a team of 10 designers to create organization assets and wireframes on Figma
Symphonic Student Association (UCSD)
Webmaster | October 2021 - June 2024
Update and improve 9-page website to concisely display
organization updates and activities using HTML and CSS
STEM From Scratch
Executive Director | August 2020 - April 2022
Handle daily operations and implement projects to further mission and vision
Oversee all team heads and manage social media/communications, website, newsletter team, graphic design teams
Facilitate onboarding of new members
Certificates
High School Diploma in Piano
American College of Musicians | June 2021
Coursework
Principles of Operating Systems (CSE 120)
Software Engineering (CSE 110)
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Search and Reasoning (CSE 150B)
Machine Learning: Learning Algorithms (CSE 151A)
Database System Principles (CSE 132A)
Advanced Data Structures (CSE 100)
Design and Analysis of Algorithms (CSE 101)
Theory of Computation (CSE 105)
Data Science in Practice (COGS 108)
Human-AI Interaction (CSE 190)
Computer Organization & Systems Programming (CSE 30)
Basic Data Structures & Object Oriented Design (CSE 12)
Software Tools & Techniques Lab (CSE 15L)
Introduction to Cryptography (MATH 187A)
Statistical Methods (MATH 183)
Discrete Mathematics & Graph Theory (MATH 154)
Mathematical Reasoning (MATH 109)
Accelerated Intro to Programming: Java (CSE 11)
Linear Algebra (MATH 18)
Vector Calculus (MATH 20E)
Introduction to Differential Equations (MATH 20D)
Sustainable Design for Development (ENG 100D)
Teaching Computation in the Digital World (EDS 124AR)
Teaching Computational Thinking (EDS 124BR)
Public Rhetoric & Practical Communication (CAT 125)
Languages & Cultures of America (LIGN 8)
Introduction to Western Music (MUS 4)
Worlds of Music: Latin America (MUS 13)
Cognitive Psychology (PSYC 3)
Awards + Honors
LLNL Summer SLAM Poster Symposium — Special Edition Presenter (August 2022)
Deployed various open-source LLMs to OpenShift clusters with vLLM, maintain an upgraded open-source API server
to secure & monitor LLM usage
Architected & developed an interactive chatbot application in Python with Gradio
integrated with PaperQA for efficient retrieval-augmented generation from
scientific document sets
Upgraded a Python Flask web application to interactively report persistent
data provisioning from MongoDB logs
Queues @ UC San Diego CSE
Full Stack Developer | January 2024 - June 2024
Maintain a full-stack web application supporting 1-on-1 tutoring in collaboration with a team of 15
developers
Improve performance, user experience, and maintainability through a frontend refactor using Astro and ReactJS
Designed and implemented key features, such as the ticketing system, announcements, and course settings,
ensuring seamless integration with the Python and Flask API backend
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
DevOps Intern | June 2023 - August 2023
Collaboratively designed, implemented, & tested a REST API with 20+ endpoints integrated
with Swagger
Developed and integrated a custom MariaDB Docker image and OpenShift template to
automate deployment
Upgraded database integration testing by implementing sanity checks within existing
Bash scripts
Successfully deployed the CDash application to OpenShift container platform with custom
configurations through creation and management of Kubernetes resources
Selected to present project outcomes and achievements to senior management
in the computing division
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
DevOps Intern | June 2022 - August 2022
Developed software for a web application using DevOps lifecycle and tools in an Agile environment, completing
3 milestone projects
Enhanced user experience with full application GUI redesign using Figma, HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap
Engineered and collaboratively implemented 10+ new application features with JavaScript, Flask, and Jinja
templating to connect to OpenShift, AWS S3 API layers, and Python backend
Remotely conducted user experience testing for application usability & design feedback
Expanded application front-end unit testing by 50% using Selenium and Pytest
Selected to present project work to a public audience at a special edition poster symposium out of ~250
student interns
Activities + Volunteering
CSforeach
TritonHacks Webmaster, Designer | October 2021 - June 2024
Annually develop and deploy hackathon website using
ReactJS
Collaborate with a team of 10 designers to create organization assets and wireframes on Figma
Symphonic Student Association (UCSD)
Webmaster | October 2021 - June 2024
Update and improve 9-page website to concisely display
organization updates and activities using HTML and CSS
Coursework
Principles of Operating Systems (CSE 120)
Software Engineering (CSE 110)
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Search and Reasoning (CSE 150B)
Machine Learning: Learning Algorithms (CSE 151A)
Database System Principles (CSE 132A)
Advanced Data Structures (CSE 100)
Design and Analysis of Algorithms (CSE 101)
Theory of Computation (CSE 105)
Data Science in Practice (COGS 108)
Human-AI Interaction (CSE 190)
Computer Organization & Systems Programming (CSE 30)
Basic Data Structures & Object Oriented Design (CSE 12)
Software Tools & Techniques Lab (CSE 15L)
Introduction to Cryptography (MATH 187A)
Statistical Methods (MATH 183)
Discrete Mathematics & Graph Theory (MATH 154)
Mathematical Reasoning (MATH 109)
Accelerated Intro to Programming: Java (CSE 11)
Linear Algebra (MATH 18)
Awards + Honors
LLNL Summer SLAM Poster Symposium — Special Edition Presenter (August 2022)
Kode With Klossy Annual Impact Report Challenge Semi-finalist (December 2021)
Developed software for a web application using DevOps lifecycle and tools in an Agile environment, completing
3 milestone projects
Enhanced user experience with full application GUI redesign using Figma, HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap
Engineered and collaboratively implemented 10+ new application features with JavaScript, Flask, and Jinja
templating to connect to OpenShift, AWS S3 API layers, and Python backend
Remotely conducted user experience testing for application usability & design feedback
Expanded application front-end unit testing by 50% using Selenium and Pytest
Selected to present project work to a public audience at a special edition poster symposium out of ~250
student interns
Activities + Volunteering
CSforeach
TritonHacks Webmaster, Designer | October 2021 - June 2024
Annually develop and deploy hackathon website using
ReactJS
Collaborate with a team of 10 designers to create organization assets and wireframes on Figma
Symphonic Student Association (UCSD)
Webmaster | October 2021 - June 2024
Update and improve 9-page website to concisely display
organization updates and activities using HTML and CSS
The Asian Archives
Website Manager | December 2020 - December 2021
Collaborate with executive board to plan, update, & upgrade website
Ensure website aligns with brand & meets organization standards
Completed website redesign (August 2021)
STEM To Go
Head of Infographics Department | August 2020 - August 2021
Reviewed & approved 200+ completed infographics for publication
Improved rules, tracking, & submission to streamline operations and strengthen inter-department collaboration
August 2021 Member of the Month
Coursework
Sustainable Design for Development (ENG 100D)
Awards + Honors
LLNL Summer SLAM Poster Symposium — Special Edition Presenter (August 2022)
Kode With Klossy Annual Impact Report Challenge Semi-finalist (December 2021)
Skills
Graphic Design
Web Design
User Interface Design
Figma
Canva
Education
University of California San Diego
B.S. Computer Science | September 2021 - Present
GPA: 3.975
Minors: Music, Mathematics
Amador Valley High School
High School Diploma | August 2017 - May 2021
GPA (W/UW): 4.28/3.97
Gail Lew Piano Studio
Private Piano Lessons | August 2016 - May 2021
Lawrence Huang Studio
Private Violin Lessons | July 2015 - March 2021
Lauren Tsztoo Piano Studio
Private Piano Lessons | August 2008 - July 2016
Experience
Self-Employed
Piano Accompanist | August 2018 - May 2020
Accompany and rehearse with students for MTAC Certificate of Merit Evaluations
Activities + Volunteering
UCSD Chamber Music Ensemble (MUS 130)
Pianist | September 2022 - March 2024
Rehearse and perform a piece quarterly as part of an assigned chamber group
December 2022 Concert: Danse Macabre Op. 40 for 8 Hands, 2
Pianos (Saint-Saëns)
March 2023 Concert: Symphony No. 9 I. Allegro ma non troppo for 8 Hands, 2 Pianos
(Beethoven, arr. Hermann)
June 2023 Concert: Petite Suite for 8 Hands, 2 Pianos (Debussy, arr. Büsser)
March 2024 Concert: Petite Suite for Flute, Clarinet in A, and Piano (Debussy, arr. Webster)
Symphonic Student Association Ensemble (UCSD)
Violin I | October 2021 - June 2022
Attend rehearsals and perform at concerts
Violin I soloist for 25th annual Lytle Scholarship Concert "Still We Rise"
Crosspoint Church Youth Volunteer
VBS Worship Team Leader | June 2019 - July 2019
Responsible for all logistics of daily worship sessions
Liaison between team members, parents, and adult coordinators
Worship Team | November 2018 - March 2020
Attended practices & lead worship during services 1-2 times per month as a keyboardist and vocalist
Amador Valley High School Symphony Orchestra
Violinist, Pianist | August 2017 - May 2021
Assistant violin section leader
Pianist for all orchestra and choir groups
Music Students Service League of Southern Alameda County
Performer (Piano) | August 2016 - July 2019
Participated in monthly performances at senior centers in Alameda County
East Bay Chamber Orchestra
Co-concertmaster | August 2016 - October 2018
Rehearsed for and performed at concerts as co-concertmaster of a self-conducted intergenerational group to
bring awareness to the arts
Certificates
High School Diploma in Piano
American College of Musicians | June 2021
Certificate of Merit: Piano - Advanced Level
Music Teachers' Association of California | March 2021
Coursework
Introduction to Western Music (MUS 4)
Worlds of Music: Latin America (MUS 13)
AP Music Theory
Awards + Honors
National Guild of Piano Teachers 6-Time National Winner (June 2021)
Amador Valley High School Outstanding Musicianship Award (May 2021)
Certificate of Merit: Piano — Senior Award (March 2021)
MTAC Convention Composer Masterclass with Melody Bober (June 2018)
California Orchestra Directors' Association (CODA) Honor String Orchestras (2017, 2018, 2019)
