awards
Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship (2023)
Gold Badge - CyberStart America (2022)
3rd Place - Research Triangle High School Hackathon (2021)
2nd Place - Research Triangle High School Hackathon (2020)
tools
Python
JavaScript
React.js & React Native
Bootstrap
Tailwind CSS
Chakra UI
Next.js
Node.js
C
Java
Azure Functions
AWS Lambda
Hasura PostreSQL
SASS
Git & GitHub
Linux
courses
Data Structures with C
Python I
AP Computer Science Principles
Computer Vision
Theory and Methods of Natural Language Processing
Foundations of Data Sciences
Intro to Cybersecurity
Research in Computational Science I
JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures
Object Oriented Programming in Python
Research in Mathematics
Data Science for Finance with Credit Suisse
Machine Learning with Python
research
organizations
CyberUnicorns
: CyberUnicorns is a student-led club at NCSSM dedicated to cybersecurity and it's opportunities
Software Development Club
: NCSSM club that teaches students how to build real-world applications using code!
Computer Science Club
: NCSSM club dedicated to teaching and learning about computer science.
Machine Learning Club
: NCSSM club about neural networks, convolutional neural networks, and deep learning.
Valence Robotics (FRC Team 8429)
: Founding member of a student-led robotics team dedicated to making technology accessible to all.
Student Government (Outreach)
: Promoting our school's mission of providing a safe and inclusive environment for all students.
Rocketry
: NCSSM club that launches high powered and supersonic rockets.
Computer Science Club
: NCSSM club dedicated to teaching and learning about computer science.
Technology Student Association
: NCSSM club that enters into national competitions and participates in various events.
Asian Cultures Club
: Helped to create a culture of learning and sharing about Asian cultures.
volunteering
(210+ hours)
Coding Tutor
The Coding Foundation
- Taught 2 students with zero programming experience how to code in Python
- 6 week program with each lesson being 1.5 hours long
Director Of Technology
Inspire2Dev
- Hosted a free middle school hackathon for over 80 students
- Judged 50 submissions to finalize projects and decide upon winners
Youth Ambassador
North Carolina Asian Americans Together
- Served 30+ hours at various NCAAT events and workshops
- Contributed to NCAAT's N-Fluencer takeover program
Content Writer
For Young By Young
- Created over 10 original blogs for the FYBY website
- Revised and edited blogs for other publishers in FYBY
IT Director
Global STEM Youth Journal
- Published over 30+ articles written by various authors for the GSYJ website
- Redesigned and updated the website to reflect branding guidelines
Projects Committee
Key Club International
- Volunteered 90+ hours for the Key Club International
- Served over 10 organizations through Key Club, including Miracle League, Town of Cary/Raleigh, Brown Bag Ministry, and the American Heart Association
Community Volunteer
Morrisville Youth Leadership Council
- Served 90+ hours for the Town of Morrisville
- Collected 540+ pounds of food at the annual food drive
- Raised $500+ for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
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