University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI

B.S., Computer Science

• Computer Vision
• Robotics and Cyberphysical Systems
• Software Reverse Engineering
• Operating Systems
• Database Systems
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Data Networks

8/24 - 5/25

Computer Vision Intern, SDA TAP Lab - U.S. Space Force

sdataplab.org/

• Developed an automated rocket launch detection system using pattern recognition algorithms with Python libraries NumPy and OpenCV, analyzing GOES satellite IR imagery for near real-time identification and alerting of launch events.

8/24 - 8/24

Data Engineer, Bayze

bayze.com/

• Designed and implemented a telemetry data pipeline using TypeScript, AWS (CloudWatch, Glue, Lambda Python scripts, QuickSight), and Power BI, enhancing data visualization and analysis for health and retention monitoring.
• Optimized data processing and AWS resource usage, reducing costs by over 90%.

9/23 - Present

Full Stack Web Developer, ISEC Society

isec-society.org/

• Spearheaded LAMP (PHP & Typescript) project revamp, introduced advanced payment tracking for $100K+ transactions, and developed REST API, boosting financial oversight and efficiency.
• Enhanced engineering efficiency and reduced errors by integrating local testing, adopting Kanban, and refining version control, shortening production cycles.
• Recruited and trained 3 developers, fostering a collaborative environment through effective backlog grooming and pair programming, enhancing team productivity by 300%.

12/2 - 8/24

Freeland Software Engineer, Mana Technologies

manatechnologies.io/

• Developed an authentication system with Firestore and Google Cloud Functions, and built a Next.js and Tailwind CSS dashboard interfaced with a Flask app and Google BigQuery for streamlined access to 4 years of asset management data.

3/24 - 6/24

Associate, Calvin Shindo Student Venture Fund

pace.shidler.hawaii.edu/venture-fund/

Investing in Student Entrepreneurs

• Run workshops to teach entrepreneurs how to build prototypes for their ventures.
• Manage inventory and budget for supplies and program costs.

8/23 - Present

Undergrad Researcher, Computational Imaging and Robotic Perception (CIRP) Lab

hgchen.com/cirp-lab/

Vision-based Terrain Monitoring

• Conduct research on polarization camera systems for advanced terrain monitoring.
• Develop software for data collection and analysis.

9/23 - Present

Winning Team, Honolulu Tech Week Hackathon 2024

www.honolulutechweek.com/hackathon

Hardware category and Audience Choice Awards

• Won Best Hardware Project and Audience Choice Award for developing a Python BLE-based mobile application using Swift for iOS that detects moped thefts in real-time, alerting users via the university network. The system utilized an Arduino Nano ESP32 and an Adafruit IMU for motion detection and communication.

9/24

Cohort Member, Discover AI

www.discover.ai/

Introductory AI Course

• 10-week course in foundational AI concepts, machine learning, and ethics.
• Collaborated to develop and train machine learning models using Python.
• Explored real-world applications of AI, such as computer vision, natural language processing, and robotics.

9/22 - 11/2