Experience
My comprehensive experience across research, teaching, professional development, and leadership roles.
Research Experience
Graduate Research Assistant
Boston University
Boston, MA
Sep 2026 – May 2027
- Pursuing Master's degree in Computer Engineering at Boston University
- Research interests in human-robot interaction and robotics
Senior Honors Thesis - Extending HRIStudio to Social Robotics
Human-Robot Interaction Research, Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
Sep 2025 – May 2026
- Honors thesis for Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering with Honors
- Extended two published IEEE RO-MAN papers into comprehensive research for degree honors
- Advisor: Prof. L. Felipe Perrone
Lead Researcher - HRIStudio Platform Development
Human-Robot Interaction Research, Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
Jan 2023 – May 2026
- Developing HRIStudio, a novel web-based platform addressing reproducibility challenges in Wizard-of-Oz HRI studies, with two first-author publications at IEEE RO-MAN 2024 and 2025
- Designed modular architecture enabling cross-platform robot control without specialized programming knowledge, lowering technical barriers for HRI researchers across disciplines
- Implemented comprehensive data logging and playback capabilities for experimental analysis, supporting rigorous scientific methodology in human-robot interaction studies
Computer Science Research Assistant - Chemical Engineering Department
Interdisciplinary Research Collaboration, Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
Aug 2023 – May 2025
- Developed automated data collection and analysis tools for environmental research, processing real-time sensor data streams for atmospheric and water quality monitoring
- Built custom Python pipelines integrating multiple data sources, enabling researchers to identify patterns in environmental data that informed conference presentations
- Bridged computer science expertise with domain-specific research needs, demonstrating ability to collaborate across disciplines
Founding Member and Research Participant
RoboLab@Bucknell
Lewisburg, PA
Sep 2023 - May 2026
- Participate in weekly research seminars exploring human-robot trust, automation bias, and ethical implications of autonomous systems
- Contribute to discussions on experimental design for HRI studies, bringing technical perspective to psychological research questions
Teaching Experience
Teaching Assistant - Software Engineering & Design
Computer Science Department, Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
Jan 2024 - May 2026
- Mentor 150+ students in software engineering principles, design patterns, and collaborative development practices
- Developed automated testing frameworks with personalized feedback, improving learning outcomes while streamlining assessment processes
- Created supplementary materials connecting theoretical concepts to real-world applications, drawing from industry experience
- Hold regular office hours and code review sessions, fostering deep understanding of software architecture principles
Computer Science Tutor
Engineering Study Spot, Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
Aug 2024 - Dec 2024
- Provided one-on-one tutoring across the entire computer science curriculum, from introductory programming to advanced algorithms
- Developed personalized learning strategies for students with diverse backgrounds and learning styles
Teaching Assistant - Engineering Design Experience
Engineering Department, Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
Aug 2023 - Dec 2023
- Guided 40+ engineering students through Arduino programming and breadboard circuit design
- Supervised hands-on laboratory sessions involving microcontroller programming and sensor integration
- Facilitated discussions on engineering ethics and the societal implications of embedded system design
Teaching Assistant - Experimental Physics Laboratory
Physics Department, Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
Aug 2023 - May 2024
- Instructed 100+ students in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific writing
- Emphasized connection between theoretical physics principles and experimental validation
- Guided students through error analysis and uncertainty quantification in experimental measurements
Professional Experience
Software Developer
Riverhead Raceway
Riverhead, NY
Oct 2020 – May 2026
- Architected and deployed production systems handling 250k+ monthly users and $100,000+ in payment processing
- Led digital transformation initiative, replacing legacy paper-based systems with modern web applications
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and infrastructure as code using Docker and GitHub Actions
- Developed RESTful APIs and microservices architecture for scalable, maintainable systems
IT Administrator
Riverhead Raceway
Riverhead, NY
Oct 2020 - Apr 2024
- Modernized IT infrastructure from consumer to enterprise-grade systems, improving uptime to 99.9%
- Implemented comprehensive backup and disaster recovery protocols protecting critical business data
- Automated system administration tasks using PowerShell and Bash scripting
Information Technology Intern
Miller Place School District
Miller Place, NY
Sep 2020 - May 2022
- Supported 1000+ students and faculty during COVID-19 transition to remote learning
- Deployed and maintained educational technology platforms and troubleshooted hardware/software issues
Leadership & Activities
President, Electrical/Mechanical Team Lead
AIChE Chem-E-Car Competition Team, Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
Jan 2023 – May 2026
- Led 15-member interdisciplinary team in designing autonomous chemical-powered vehicles for national competition
- Introduced agile development methodologies and version control practices to hardware development process
- Mentored junior members in embedded systems programming and control theory
Co-Founder and Treasurer
Bucknell Coffee Society
Lewisburg, PA
Oct 2023 – May 2026
- Co-established campus organization promoting coffee education and community building
- Manage $5,000+ annual budget, coordinate events, and maintain vendor relationships
- Organized educational workshops on coffee science, brewing techniques, and sustainability
Technical Skills
Programming Languages
PythonC/C++JavaScript/TypeScriptJavaMATLABSQLBashLaTeX
Robotics & HRI
ROS/ROS2GazeboNAO/Pepper SDKWebSocketsRobot Operating System (ROS)
Machine Learning & AI
PyTorchTensorFlowscikit-learnLightGBMXGBoostOpenCVpandasnumpyJupyter
Research Tools
Git/GitHubDockerStatistical Analysis (R)Experimental DesignData Visualization
Web & Systems
ReactNode.jsNext.jsREST APIsPostgreSQLLinuxCloud ComputingDistributed Systems
Hardware/Embedded
ArduinoRaspberry PiI2C/SPISensor IntegrationReal-time Systems
Conferences & Presentations
IEEE RO-MAN 2025
Eindhoven, The Netherlands • Aug 2025
A Web-Based Wizard-of-Oz Platform for Collaborative and Reproducible Human-Robot Interaction Research
Watch talkIEEE RO-MAN 2024
Pasadena, CA • Aug 2024
HRIStudio: A Framework for Wizard-of-Oz Experiments in HRI Studies (Late Breaking Report)
AIChE Annual Student Conference
San Diego, CA • Oct 2024
Chem-E-Car Performance Competition with autonomous hydrogen fuel cell vehicle
AIChE Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference
UMBC, Baltimore, MD • Apr 2024
Chem-E-Car Performance Competition - 2nd Place overall
Awards & Recognition
James M. Pommersheim Research and Innovation in Engineering Award
Bucknell University College of Engineering • 2026
Awarded to the engineering student who has achieved through creative effort outstanding work of scholarship or invention
Dean's List (7 semesters)
Bucknell University • 2026
Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026
AIChE Mid-Atlantic Chem-E-Car Competition
AIChE • 2024
2nd Place
Relevant Coursework
- Artificial Intelligence & Data Science: Data Mining, Algorithm Design & Analysis
- Systems & Software Engineering: Software Engineering & Design, Computer Systems, Operating Systems Design, Programming Language Design
- Research & Analysis: Research Methods in Computer Science, Probability & Statistics, Experimental Design
- Mathematics & Theory: Linear Algebra, Discrete Mathematics
- Networks & Security: Computer Networks & Security