Experience
2024 — Now
2024 — Now
Burlingame, CA
GenAI Focus (Apr 2025 - Present):
Currently prototyping audio-focused solutions for Meta’s Generative AI team, collaborating with research teams and design to explore novel experiences powered by multimodal and speech-driven Generative AI technologies.
AR/VR Focus (Apr 2024 – Jan 2025):
Implemented and refined audio features for Meta’s AR/VR wearables—including Orion, Ray-Ban Meta, QuestPro, and next-gen devices—to enhance immersive user experiences.
Collaborated with cross-functional design and engineering teams to develop spatial audio solutions for Orion AR glasses, supporting the Connect 2024 reveal event and enabling successful live demos.
Built a Python-based automation tool to optimize haptic design testing for wrist EMG neural interfaces, reducing testing time from weeks to seconds. The tool was planned for integration into Meta Haptics Studio to streamline company-wide workflows.
Integrated audio-focused AI models into Unity-based AR/VR prototypes, accelerating prototyping speed and iteration cycles for future hardware.
2021 — 2024
San Francisco, California, United States
Lead the design and installation of audio systems for San Francisco fundraiser events. (2021-2023)
Spearheading the development of software to optimize RSVP data management through SMS Marketing and Airtable (2023-present)
2018 — 2024
2018 — 2024
San Francisco, California, United States
Achieved diverse technical proficiency across digital and analog platforms. Supported major events for industry leading clients. Lead various teams to success through the implementation of proper safety practices, effective communication, strong leadership, and positive client interactions.
2023 — 2023
2023 — 2023
San Francisco, California, United States
FinDex is a financial tracking web application for managing income, expenses, and savings.
Users can securely track income, savings, and spending patterns over customizable time periods. The project focuses on an easy-to-use interface, actionable financial insights, and a robust backend.
Functionality
Categorize expenses (dining, travel, utilities, etc) and income sources (salary, side projects, investments)
Generate interactive reports and visualizations of spending trends using Chart.js
Set savings goals and track progress towards hitting financial targets
Analyze expenses by week, month, year, and custom date ranges
Secure access to sensitive financial data with encrypted user accounts
Implementation
Modern React frontend with custom components for data entry and visualizations
FastAPI backend with REST API endpoints and SQL models
Relational PostgreSQL database optimized for financial data
JSON Web Tokens authentication and password hashing for security
Python/JavaScript/HTML/CSS tech stack following MVC architecture
Automated CI/CD deployments using GitLab pipelines
The project idea was simple - to build an application that is easy to use, and effective. FinDex implements secure features such as Backend and Frontend Authentications to guarantee the safety of personal information. It also uses precise methods for capturing user input with pydantic condecimal models and numeric SQL datatypes to store financial information with the highest accuracy.
Summary
FinDex provides a feature-rich platform for gaining insights into personal finances. The focus on an intuitive interface, visual reports, and robust security allows users to conveniently track their financial habits. Built using React, FastAPI, PostgreSQL and industry-standard best practices.
2023 — 2023
San Francisco, California, United States
Technology:
Python | React | Django | Microservices
Details:
ShowVroom is an integrated dealership management platform that enables real-time tracking of inventory, sales, and service operations. The system consists of Python microservices with a React admin dashboard.
Key Features:
Real-time inventory tracking and management
Customer and sales team databases
Service appointment booking and tracking
Customizable admin dashboard views
User authentication and access controls
Responsive interface across devices
Polling to keep inventory up to date between microservices
Implementation Highlights:
Developed REST APIs with Django REST Framework and PostgreSQL
Built React components for admin interface and detail views
Implemented Docker containerization for local dev and production
Created microservices architecture for modularity and scalability
Integrated Bootstrap for responsive mobile experience
Set up messaging with RabbitMQ for real-time data sync
Followed conventions like ORM, migrations, and testing
Summary:
Overall, ShowVroom provides an intuitive yet powerful platform for optimized dealership management. The focus on real-time data, security, and responsive design that enables sales, service and inventory to interconnect.
Education
SAE Institute North America
Bachelor's of Applied Science
2014 — 2017
Hack Reactor
Certificate
2023 — 2023