More About Me
I'm a Junior at Arizona State University majoring in Computer Science, specializing in Software Engineering and Big Data. I'm currently planning on pursuing the 4+1 program to earn my Master's degree while completing my Bachelor's, although I have yet to reach the point where I need to apply yet (next semester). My coursework has included advanced algorithms, systems security, data structures, and full-stack web development.
Work Experience
Since 2019, I've worked as a Shift Lead at Starbucks in Scottsdale, AZ. In this role, I manage day-to-day store operations in collaboration with store and district leadership to drive performance and consistency in one of the region’s highest-volume stores.
- Lead a team of 15–17 baristas to serve 180–200 customers per hour while maintaining operational excellence and efficiency.
- Helped the store achieve 185% of Starbucks' weekly sales goals through role standardization and continuous optimization of team workflows.
- Maintained an average drive-thru window time of 35–40 seconds (exceeding the 45-second benchmark).
- Recognized as Partner of the Quarter for outstanding leadership, teamwork, and inclusivity — an award voted on by peers.
- Trained and onboarded 15+ new baristas, building a cohesive and high-performing team during peak times.
I currently balance working 30 hours per week while pursuing a Computer Science degree full-time, demonstrating my strong time management and multitasking skills.
Extracurricular Activities
From 2014 to 2023, I was a dedicated member and co-director of the Catfish Bay WaterSki Team in Sioux Falls, SD — a team of 45–55 athletes focused on high-level performance, community engagement, and outdoor recreation.
- Co-led daily practice sessions and weekly 2-hour live water ski shows for public audiences during summer seasons.
- Organized and led performances for annual regional competitions, representing the team at a high level.
- Directed and mentored 10–15 children annually from local children’s homes, introducing them to waterskiing in a fun, supportive environment.
- Helped coordinate a week-long summer camp for 100+ kids, focusing on lake safety, tubing, ziplining, fishing, and teamwork-building activities.
This experience taught me how to lead with confidence, foster community spirit, and handle logistics for large-scale events and youth programs.
Passion for Fitness
I'm a dedicated CrossFit athlete who thrives on physical and mental challenges. I've competed in the CrossFit Open multiple times and proudly ranked in the Top 75th Percentile of athletes worldwide — a reflection of my consistent training, competitive mindset, and drive to improve.
Training with the goal of qualifying for the CrossFit Games has taught me how to embrace discomfort, push through limits, and maintain discipline over long periods — qualities I bring into my academic and professional life. Whether it's perfecting a muscle-up or debugging a tricky algorithm, I enjoy tackling tough problems head-on.
Cloud and Security Enthusiast
I’m passionate about cloud infrastructure and recently earned my AWS Certified Developer – Associate certification. I’ve been diving into cloud-native technologies to understand how modern systems scale, operate securely, and stay resilient.
In fact, the website you're viewing right now is my first real-world deployment on AWS — hosted using services like Elastic Beanstalk and RDS PostgreSQL. This project gave me hands-on experience setting up cloud environments, managing deployment pipelines, and using AWS tools like EC2, S3, and CloudWatch for logging and monitoring.
While I’m still early in my AWS journey, building and deploying this site from the ground up gave me valuable insight into how full-stack apps operate in the cloud. I'm excited to build more complex cloud-based projects and explore areas like serverless computing and infrastructure as code.
Hobbies & Interests
When I’m not coding or training, I enjoy hiking, tanning under the Arizona sun, and spending time outdoors. Whether it’s pushing limits in the gym or enjoying a peaceful trail, I’m always pursuing balance between productivity and personal wellness.