Resume

MS, Computer Science

Georgia Institute of Technology

• Admitted; Starting Spring 2024

BS, Computer Science and Behavioral Neuroscience

Northeastern University

summa cum laude (GPA: 3.91/4.0)

• Minor: Ethics

Biomedical Data Science Co-op

Cerevel Therapeutics

• Leveraged PySpark and Pandas to efficiently process large datasets and uncover relationships between genes, drugs, and diseases through network graph analysis and visualization
• Initiated projects using Jupyter Notebooks with Git version control; evolved these into user-friendly Streamlit applications, thereby improving usability for internal teams
• Integrated disparate data types such as molecular descriptors (SMILES) and medical codes (ICD, HPO, SNOMED CT) via various sources, including GraphQL and REST APIs, to identify optimal disease indications for drugs in the pipeline
• Architected ETL pipelines for data extraction, transformation, and loading into a Neo4j database using best practices like test-driven development, detailed logging, and data validation; focus on data quality and system reliability ensured seamless usage for downstream applications

Research Assistant

Chai Lab, Northeastern University

• Worked on developing and optimizing an enzymatic detection method for GHB, a recreational and date rape drug, using two enzymes obtained by PCR and expressed in E. coli under the supervision of Dr. Yunrong Chai
• Proposed and initiated development of a Python platform to identify psychoactive drug-metabolizing enzymes
  • Extracted and processed enzyme data from the Protein Data Bank (PDB) API
  • Began implementing binding affinity predictions using DeepDTAF

Teaching Assistant/Fellow (TA)

Northeastern University

• Fundamentals of Computer Science II; Object-Oriented Design
  • Coach 100+ students on class material and best practices for solving homework problems during 1-on-1 office hours
  • Provide constructive feedback on Java homework assignments to track students’ progress
• Organic Chemistry I
  • Devise original weekly recitation lesson plans based on important concepts from lecture
  • Review key ideas and guide 200+ students through practice problems on Zoom recitations
• Algorithms & Data
  • Lead engaging recitations by creating a collaborative and inclusive learning environment, providing clear explanations, encouraging teamwork, and fostering open discussions on complex problems to enhance student understanding
  • Assist in the development and grading of weekly recitation problem sets, offering constructive feedback to enhance student understanding and performance on related homework assignments

Patient Care Assistant (PCA)

Brigham & Women's Hospital

• Provided direct and indirect care for patients by assisting RNs with clinical tasks and responding to the needs of patients and family members
• Took a proactive role in the efficient operation of the unit and regularly performed patient rounds
• Performed patient monitoring activities such as vital signs and blood glucose
• Mentored and taught new nursing assistants to meet performance expectations

Data Engineering Co-op

FogPharma

• Developed interactive R Shiny applications to streamline analysis workflows for scientists across research domains
• Improved user onboarding experience of internal enterprise search platform by creating guided tours and tooltips using Shepherd.js
• Enabled persistence and synchronization of user settings across devices by implementing Vuex state management with ElasticSearch on the backend
• Designed and implemented scalable and secure cloud-based solutions using AWS services such as EC2 and S3; integrated Jenkins for automated CI/CD to improve efficiency and reliability

Creative Designer and Marketing Writer

North American Pharmacal

• Wrote, revised, and proofread original content for monthly newsletter (reader base: 70,000)
• Wireframed modern e-commerce web pages to optimize user experience
• Designed brand assets, such as creative graphics, photography, animations, and videos

Medical Advocate (Rape Crisis Counselor)

Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC)

• Provide emotional support to rape survivors in various Boston emergency rooms, allowing health practitioners to focus their efforts on physical exams and evidence collection
• Communicate dependably with all parties involved, facilitating timely and streamlined treatment

Writer and Designer

NU Sci Magazine

• Promote scientific literacy by writing about topics such as genetics
• Create informative and visually appealing content that highlights the latest developments in the world of science
• Design magazine pages in line with brand guidelines on Adobe InDesign

Campus Fellow

Shamayim: Jewish Animal Advocacy

• Hosted several events supporting animal advocacy each semester in conjunction with the Northeastern Hillel
• Attended monthly learning calls with different leaders of the Jewish and animal advocacy communities

PEAK (Project-Based Exploration for the Advancement of Knowledge) Base Camp Award

Northeastern University Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships

• Associated with the Northeastern University Chai Lab

Nu Rho Psi (National Honor Society in Neuroscience)

Northeastern President's Award

Bruce Ronkin, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education

• Awarded to the top students (165/~3000) by GPA of each university class

Honors Early Research Award, Molecular Biology

Northeastern University Honors Program

• Associated with the Northeastern University Chai Lab