University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI

B.S., Mechanical Engineering, minor in Computer Science (expected Spring, 2025)

2022 - Present

University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI

B.S., Natural Resources and Environmental Management

2017 - 2021

Undergraduate Research Assistant, Renewable Energy, Industrial Automation, and Precision Engineering (RIP) Lab | University of Hawaii

rip.eng.hawaii.edu/

At the RIP lab I work on optical design and component integration for a fast luorescence laser and sensor system intended for marine application which will be tested by the US Navy.

• Work with project managers, researchers and stakeholders on ensuring designs meet intended goals and desires.
• Utilize OnShape to collaboratively develop 3D models and conduct FEA analysis.

2024 - Present

Project Manager, University of Hawaii

poke-bowl-protectors.github.io/disinformation-hub/

In this position I managed and worked with a group of fellow students as we attempted to create a tool for increasing high school student's resilience to mis/disinformation online.

• Conducted interviews for 50 stakeholders to understand their pain points so that a product could be catered to them.
• Led technical research and design of an MVP
• Helped develop a website which allows users to understand the kinds of mis/disinformation threats which are online in a gamified fashion.

2024 - Present

Data Science Intern, Goodfellow Bros. Inc.

goodfellowbros.com/

In this position I looked at identifying trends in equipment breakdown from the company's maintenance logs. This information can be used to implement preventative maintenance measures in the future.

• Gained experience working with real world databases and the challenges that come with imperfect data collection.
• As this was my own individual summer project, I got perform all aspects of the job from data acquisition, to data cleasing, to data analysis, to my reccomended plan of action.
• Created a visual representation of my work in PowerBI and presented it to stakeholders.

2024 - 2024

Natural Resourse Technician, Army Natural Resources Program, Oahu

manoa.hawaii.edu/hpicesu/dpw.htm

Contracted by the Army to manage endangered species and conduct forest restoration accross Oahu.

• Monitor, maintain, protect, and grow endangered species populations.
• Expand native forest coverage accross Oahu.
• Conduct surveys and write technical reports on findings.

2021 - 2022