Cornell University

Incoming CS 1112 Consultant

• Consultant for CS 1112, a course introducing new programmers to computing from an engineering and science perspective, with a focus on Python
• Actively participated in weekly planning meetings and coordinated consulting activities to support and guide students

Ithaca, NY

Jan 2024 - Present

Cornell University Unmanned Air Systems

Autopilot Subteam Member

• Led development of path-planning module, integrating plane auto-transition and autonomous airdrop functionalities into flight path that enhanced operational efficiency by 33% and drastically reduced need for human intervention (Python, Svelte, JavaScript)
• Collaboratively developed and programmed an airdrop module that sends signals to the aircraft’s flight controller. Enabled seamless opening of bay doors and dropping of water bottles onto designated targets with 80% accuracy (Python, Docker, MAVProxy, ArduPilot)
• Worked with the Imaging Subteam to implement target module that efficiently extracts relevant data from endpoint, generates waypoints, and displays airdrop targets on the Ground Control Station (Python, Svelte, JavaScript)

Ithaca, NY

Oct 2022 - Present

SO BOTZ FRC Team 6911

Project Manager/Captain

• Managed a group of 40 students in building, programming, and funding an industrial sized robot for competition. Team productivity increased by 55%
• Maintained regular collaboration and communication with school administration, sponsors, students, and mentors
• Programmed autonomous robot functionality, implementing intaking and shooting capabilities for ball manipulation. Incorporated PID loop control and encoder data for precise ball handling and 90% shooting accuracy (Java)

Tappan, NY

Sep 2018 - June 2022