Work Experience

UMASS Sequence Analysis and Genomics Lab

Genomic Data Curator - Septemeber 2024 - Present

Apart of my honors thesis, training a neural network on multispecies resistance data found through online databses in order to predict drug resistance. Working with libraries like bipython, blast, and other bioinformatics to align and process genomic data, as well as sort through large databases with pandas and pyplot. Finally, using pytorch to train the model and analyze results.

Skills:

Python data manipulation, analysis and representation libraries (numpy, pandas, seaborn)
Machine learning theory and implemention with PyTorch
Phenotypic and Genotypic data intepretation
Research project development and presentation to thesis commitee weekly

Centro Nacional de Biotecnología (CNB-CSIC)

Bioinformatics Software Designer - May 2025 - Present

Using python and bash with bioinformatics packages/libraries to reinvent researcher tool. The tool generates mirroring phylogenic trees reperesenting lineage and connection of two input sequences. Intended as open source research tool pending online release.

Skills:

Bioinformatics analysis and automation through Python libraries (numpy, pandas, seaborn)
Ubuntu Bioinformatics libraries (ClustalW, Muscle)
Research/Software development

Northeast Biogas Initiative

Data Analyst & Web Programmer - May 2024 - Present

Tasked with parsing AgSTAR data on hundreds of running biodigesters across the country. Developing a website for biogas communities to communicate with one another and submit their own projects, acting as a hub for conversation as well as an interactive database to educate future experiments.

Skills:

Wordpress web development

UMASS HCI Lab

Research Assistant & Writer - December 2023 - Present

Working under a graduate mentor, working to expand data visualization accessibility to older adults. Our study involves in person discussion with older adults on their issues with home displays. Currently writing a scholarly review highlighting related works, to be utilized in a publication for a September visualization conference.

Skills:

Academic writing in latex
Reviewing literature
Research development

Manhattan By Sail

Operations Manager & Event Server - Summer and Fall 2023

Oversight of backend operations for New York sailing company, both public and private sails. Including: JS programming to aid financial efficiency on Hubspot; Designing company website marketability and UI; Customer support through text and call; Bookings management through service site; Financial mediator for privately chartered events; Supervision of company documents and office; Private event server.

Skills:

Customer Service
Web development
Data management
Office Management
Hubspot usage and customization via JavaScript
Booking Management

Shake Shack

Front of House & Line Cook - Summers 2021, 2022

Rotating role as griller, shake maker, fry cook, dishwasher, order handler, and customer service associate. Trained to learn restaurant protocol, and efficient cooking strategy. Collaboratively working with 10-15 people to keep business running smoothly, and ensure customer satisfaction.

Brooklyn Public Library

Homework Tutor & Shelving Volunteer - Fall 2019 and Spring 2020

Tutor/homework support for struggling students to improve their skills, and gain academic confidence. Responsible for book sorting and shelving, including learning and mastering the Dewey Decimal System.

Programming Expertise

Games and Visual Graphics Projects
Languages: Python, Processing, JavaScript

Object Oriented Programming
Languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, C

Data Structures and Sorting Algorithms
Languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, C

Education

University of Massachusetts - Amherst 3.87 GPA
Major: Computer Science (BS) Minor(s): Biology, Mathematics

Noteable Computer Science Courses Include:

Introduction to Computation
Programming Methodology with TypeScript
Computer Systems Principles
Computer Graphics

Noteable Biology Courses Include:

Introductory Biology 1 & 2
Molecular and Cellular Biology

Noteable Mathemetics Courses Include:

Applied Linear Algebra
Calculus 1 - 3

Beacon High School 3.9 GPA

Extracurricular Activities

UMASS Dissenters - Senior Member/Organizer
2022 - Present

Computational Biology Research Group - Attendee
2024

Beacon Coding Class - Python Teacher’s Assistant
2022

Disc-NY Beacon Ultimate Frisbee - Team Captain
2019 - 2022