Education

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science Specializing in Computing, minor in Philosophy

GPA: 3.76

September 2018 - December 2022

Technical Skills

  • Programming Languages: JavaScript, JSX, C++, HTML, CSS, ReactJS, PHP, MATLAB, jQuery, SQL, Node.js, Java, C#, and TypeScript
  • Experience with Data Analysis, Web Development, Software Development, Database Development, UX/UI Design, Data Visualization, UX Research, UI Development
  • Experience with testing and debugging, frameworks such as Django data structures and algorithms, version control systems such as Git

Relevant Coursework

  • Programming in C++: Command line interface, object-oriented programming, templates, dynamic memory allocation, recursion, file input/output, and more.
  • Programming for the Internet: HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, SQL, web design, web development, client-server architecture, database management, and frameworks like jQuery.
  • MATLAB Programming for Behavioral Sciences: Analyzing Psychological Data using MATLAB, including data structures, statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, linear regression, and data visualization.
  • Introduction to Cognitive Science: Deep Learning, ANNs, and Computer Vision, covering perception, attention, memory, language, reasoning, and artificial intelligence basics.
  • Laboratory in Functional Neuroimaging: MR Signal Basics and Data Analysis with HTML, covering physical basics of MR signal, data acquisition, preprocessing, statistical analysis, and data visualization using FSL software.
  • Fundamentals of User Experience: UX research methods and principles, covering topics such as user-centered design, design thinking, usability testing, heuristic evaluation, and user surveys.
  • Deep Learning Specialization (in progress): Regression models, Python scripting, multiple linear regression, gradient descent, logistic regression – created by DeepLearning.AI and Stanford through Coursera

Relevant Experience

Institute for Advanced Consciousness Studies

Research Assistant - Los Angeles, CA

September – December 2022

  • Assisted in 15 human subject experiment runs, learning to install EEG caps, ensuring accurate data collection, and maintaining cleanliness of lab
  • Collaborated with other RAs to analyze scientific papers, providing necessary background information for current and future studies and strengthening my presentation skills by presenting these findings to head researchers

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Research Associate - Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX

July 2021 – August 2021

  • Worked on a team of Mathematical Neuroscience Researchers doing data analytics on hippocampal cell data in rats
  • Collaborated with team members to develop and implement 3 new data analysis techniques by modifying a MATLAB algorithm to improve data accuracy
  • Presented final stage findings and progress updates to team members and involved experts

Leadership Experience

Urban Outfitters

Keyholder - Los Angeles, CA

August 2021 - Present

  • Promoted from a sales associate role (August 2021 – May 2023) because of my reliability, customer service abilities, initiative, and overall knowledge of the operations of the store.
  • Responsible for overseeing cash transactions, break schedules, store opening/closing, and ensuring the safety of everyone in the building.
  • Required to have detailed knowledge to answer questions about company policies and current inventory if a customer or employee asks
  • Adopt a "service leading" approach, assisting with any necessary tasks to run the store smoothly, maximizing the quality of customer and employee experience.

Campus Involvement

  • Member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
  • Member of Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society

Awards & Honors

  • Dean's Honors List: Fall 2018, Winter-Spring 2020, Winter-Spring 2021, Winter 2022
  • Awarded 2 Most Effective Attorney Awards at the National Mock Trial Competition: May 2018

Professional Skills

  • Self-starter and self-learner
  • Continuous learner
  • Adaptability
  • Proactivity
  • Exceptional sense of responsibility and reliability
  • Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
  • Advanced presentation skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Greatly developed attention to detail