Resume

Summary

Applied Physics and Computer Science student with research and industry experience in machine learning, computer vision, and data-driven modeling. Proven track record of developing end-to-end ML solutions and presenting research at national conferences. Seeking roles in data science or ML engineering.

Skills

Languages: Python, C, C++, Java, SQL, C
Machine Learning: Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Pytorch, Pandas, NumPy, XGBoost, Matplotlib, Seaborn
Developer Tools: Git, GitHub, Jupyter Notebooks, Windows, Linux, Bash Scripting, Prometheus, Grafana, Vue.js

Experience

Thorlabs Vytran Division, Research Intern

Morganville, NJ: May 2025 – August 2025

Designed an end-to-end machine learning pipeline using TensorFlow to classify fiber cleave images and predict optimal cleave input parameters for 5 fiber types
Engineered a custom CNN model head on a pre-trained EfficientNet backbone, leveraging transfer learning to achieve over 90% accuracy and 88% F1 score on an unbalanced dataset.
Integrated custom XGBoost regression model to predict the precise tension adjustment needed to correct a suboptimal cleave, providing precise results within a 5% tolerance

ISWS REU Program, Research Intern

Newark, NJ: May 2024 – July 2024

Selected as 1 of 8 students for highly competitive, fully funded NSF research experience
Developed a Python-based pipeline to process and analyze time-series data for 8 stellar targets, composing first-authored paper on the subject, submitted to AAS journal

New Jersey Institute of Technology, Research Assistant

Newark, NJ: Aug 2023 – Present

Analyzed light curves from NASA space mission, Kepler, identifying and characterizing hundreds of stellar flare events for precise frequency analysis
Presented findings at the URI Symposium for NJIT and the Cool Stars 22 Conference

Projects

Portfolio Website

Designed and deployed a portfolio website to showcase research, projects, and publications, increasing visibility to recruiters and collaborators
Built using Flask, with responsive front-end design in HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap
Integrated Prometheus and Grafana dashboards to track site metrics, enabling data-driven optimization

github.com/Portfolio_Website

Personal Training Website

Developed a full-stack web app using Python, JavaScript, SQLAlchemy, HTML, and CSS
Implemented user authentication, database-driven blog entry tracking, improving usability and retention

github.com/newfitphysicist

Presentations and Publications

Understanding the Sun’s Magnetic Cycle with COFFIES

American Astronomical Society Meeting, National Harbor, MD, Jan 2025

Temporal Variations in Asteroseismic Frequencies of KIC 6106415: Insights from GOLF and Kepler Observations

Applied data cleaning and signal processing techniques to analyze Kepler light curves, achieving oscillation frequency measurements within microhertz level precision

arxiv.org/abs/2503.05076

Education

B.S. - Applied Physics and Computer Science
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Aug 2023 – Present
GPA: 3.93 / 4.0
- Relevant Coursework: Data Structures and Algorithms, Programming Language Concepts, Intensive Programming in Linux, Computer Systems, Database Design, Classical Mechanics
A.S. - Physics
Essex County College, Sept 2022 – Aug 2023
GPA: 4.0 / 4.0

Honors and Awards

Undergraduate Student of the Year, NJIT Department of Physics, Spring 2025