Resume.

Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science

Master of Science in Computer Science with a Focus in Artificial Intelligence

Relevant Coursework: Machine Learning, Algorithms, Principles of Programming Languages

Utica, NY

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science with a Minor in Information Systems — GPA: 3.65

Relevant Coursework: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, LLMs, Data Structures and Algorithms, Linear Algebra

Binghamton University

• Conducting research in quantum computing and quantum networking at Binghamton University
• Simulating quantum entanglement using NetSquid, a Python-based discrete-event simulation platform for quantum networks

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

• Expanding a personal knowledge management tool into a multi-user platform using MERN full-stack development
• Developing a step-by-step guide for integrating TiddlyWiki into a master's-level course at SUNY Poly

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

• Created a personal knowledge management system for collecting and analyzing AI chatbot conversations while contributing to an open-source wiki
• Managed two-week Agile sprints; led code reviews and system testing across a 3-person research team
• Presented progress in the form of a poster presentation

• Fine-tuned multiple instruction-based large language models to teach programming in Lua
• Used model distillation techniques to create a synthetic dataset
• Compared various models and training variables and explained findings in paper format

• Collaborated with a 4-person team to design and implement a C++ desktop game simulating tile placement and rule logic
• Developed modular C++ components using SFML libraries; handled game-state management, UI design, and documentation
• Utilized Git for source control and iterative testing cycles