I am an engineer interested in cognition, both human and machine. I want to know how it works, why it works, and how I can use my uniquely interdisciplinary skills and knowledge to recreate it. I am seeking a science or engineering job to help develop the technology needed for a better, safer, and more privacy-respecting future.
OBJECTIVE
EDUCATION
M.S. in Cognitive Science | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | May 2026
- Studying machine learning and social computing with a focus on A.I. and social science. Developing a research project to use LLMs to process, categorize, and predict values when provided with a linguisting data set, with a focus on smaller open source and researcher friendly models.
B.S. in Cognitive Science | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | December 2023
- Computer Science
- Used data structures, computational complexity, set theory, probability theory, dynamic programming, cryptography, and AI/machine learning to build programs that solved puzzles, generated text, classify images, and more.
- Psychology and Cognitive Science
- Understanding in a wide range of topics such as philosophy, consciousness, metaphysics, ethics, psychology, neurology, and formal logic.
- Extended Cognition | Hypernote
- Led a team of 3 students and designed a program to utilize computer capabilities to keep track of notes and ideas in a way more natural to human thinking while still being simple and intuitive.
EXPERIENCE
AI Engineer (contract) | WPP | April 2025 - August 2025
- Spearheaded the development and implementation of an AI-powered chatbot designed to resolve employee HR inquiries and issues, resulting in a vastly more efficient ticketing and queries. Collaborated with international management to engineer efficient ticketing workflows and detailed AI agents for all UK offices. Configured interface tools and developed a SharePoint framework to implement the bot across a flexible range of pages. Analyzed existing security infrastructure to ensure compliance and identify vulnerabilities, ensuring the proper and efficient functioning of the office program.
Software Engineer | SecureCo | August 2024 - December 2024
- Helped with programming and troubleshooting a secure data transfer solution. I have been responsible for implementing end-to-end encryption, code obfuscation, and reverse engineering protection for the security focused cross-platform onion-routing based VPN app.
Engineering Intern | SecureCo | July 2023 - February 2024
Lab Assistant | CogWorks Lab RPI | January 2023 - December 2023
- Assisted in running the lab's ongoing Cooperative Action Task study, where we researched the acquisition of skills and teamwork by using advanced eye trackers and telemetry to record participants playing team based video games.
Martial Arts Instructor | Dynamic Martial Arts | June 2021 - Aug 2021
- Directed medium size classes of kids ages 4-17 teaching Kenpo Karate and playing team building games.
Programming Tutor | Code Ninja | June 2019 - March 2020
- Taught kids ages 5-13 how to program in JavaScript through making video games.
SKILLS
GNU/Linux, Python, Go, C++, Java, Bash, Git, VCS, R, JavaScript, C#, Godot, NumPy, Docker, Podman, AWS, Azure, information obfuscation, machine learning, hardware and software troubleshooting, object oriented programming, test-centric development, qualitative observation, data recording, Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, leadership, teamwork, communication
AWARDS
Rensselaer Leadership Award | Fall 2020
- Given in recognition of an outstanding record of academic and personal achievements, a strong commitment to excellence, and illustration of intellectual curiosity.
Eagle Scout | Scouts BSA | April 2020
- Led a team to design and construct storage units for use in organizing inventory for local soup kitchen / social center, worked with groups to solve problems and effectively execute solutions, and organized and directed events and medium sized groups.
Black Belt in Goju-Ryu Karate | December 2019
- Exercised discipline through training, and leadership through teaching and example for other students.