Experience

Teaching Assistant

UC San Diego | Jan 2025 - Present | On-site

• Co-leading instruction for CSE 120: Operating Systems Principles, a core undergraduate computer science course.
• Mentoring a cohort of over 150 students by hosting weekly office hours and discussion sections to clarify complex topics such as concurrency, memory management, and file systems.
• Developing and grading programming assignments and exams, providing detailed and constructive feedback to foster student growth.
• Collaborating with the course instructor and fellow TAs to refine curriculum and improve instructional materials for future quarters.
• Fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment, resulting in positive student feedback and a deeper understanding of fundamental OS concepts.

System Administrator Intern

Center for Applied Internet Data Analysis (CAIDA) | Jan 2022 - Jan 2025 | Hybrid

• Administered and maintained a heterogeneous environment of Linux servers, ensuring high availability and performance for critical research infrastructure.
• Developed and deployed automation scripts using Python and Bash, which reduced manual intervention for routine system maintenance tasks by over 40%.
• Managed user accounts, permissions, and storage allocations, adhering to strict security policies and access control protocols.
• Assisted in the configuration and deployment of new hardware and software, including virtualization platforms and monitoring tools.
• Documented system configurations and procedures, creating a knowledge base that streamlined onboarding for new team members and improved operational consistency.

Project Programming Lead

Qualcomm Institute - UC San Diego | Jul 2023 - Jul 2024 | Remote

• Led the complete development lifecycle for a key research project, from initial planning and requirements gathering to final deployment.
• Managed a small team of student programmers, delegating tasks, conducting code reviews, and fostering a collaborative and productive team dynamic.
• Utilized project management tools like Jira to track progress, manage sprints, and ensure project milestones were met on schedule.
• Architected and implemented the core application logic, making key technical decisions to ensure the project was scalable and maintainable.
• Served as the primary technical point of contact, effectively communicating project status, challenges, and outcomes to stakeholders.