Santa Clara University
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Hello!
I'm Steven, a dedicated student who is passionate about technology and committed to lifelong learning. I am driven to make life easier and help others. I specialize in full-stack development to create efficient and user-friendly web applications. My expertise also extends to integrating AI solutions to enhance user experiences, optimize performance, and tackle complex problems across various fields. I thrive in collaborative and innovative environments, delivering impactful solutions in fast-paced settings.
Outside of coding, I am involved in the mixed martial arts community, where I strive to learn new disciplines with the goal of becoming a well-rounded fighter. I aspire to advancing technology, whether through software development or product management. Scroll down to see my projects and feel free to connect!
Education
Experience
Software Engineering Intern - Stealth Startup
Dec 2024 - Present
Developing innovative tools for architecture and construction, optimizing workflows through AI-driven geometry extraction, and solving complex challenges in PDF parsing and object detection.
Product Management Intern - WHYsPeople
Dec 2024 - Present
Working with the CEO and development team to enhance product features and user experience across web platforms. Conducting usability testing, refining functionality, and aligning technical and business objectives to deliver impactful solutions.
Software Engineering Resident - Headstarter
Oct 2024 - Dec 2024
Developed several AI/ML and web projects, including neural networks, Voice AI, and recommendation systems, while collaborating across teams to create scalable, user-focused solutions.
Software Engineering Intern - HIT AI
Aug 2024 - Sep 2024
Developed a video analysis web app with user authentication and statistical outputs, enhancing model accuracy and usability. Coordinated with the CEO and implemented CI/CD for efficient updates.
Software Engineering Fellow - Headstarter
Jul 2024 - Sep 2024
Built 5 AI projects, including a SaaS product and web scraper, using React, Next.js, and Firebase. Scaled apps to 100+ users; final project for HIT AI ranked Top 10 out of 500+ submissions.
Python/STEM Instructor - Brains & Motion
Jun 2024 - Aug 2024
Taught Python fundamentals to middle school students, achieving 95% satisfaction and 100% project completion. Enhanced engagement with interactive projects, boosting enrollment by 20%.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Jan 2015 - Jun 2024
Delivered 40+ design projects with a 90% client retention rate, focusing on logos, marketing materials, and social media assets. Ensured high quality and on-time delivery using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
Projects
StrikeMMA Landing Page
JavaScript, CSS, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Gemini 1.5 Flash API
Features an FAQ section, pricing cards, and AI coach chatbot that provides tailored workout plans/feedback to the user.
PantryGenie
JavaScript, Next.js, Material UI, TensorFlow, Firebase, Gemini 1.5 Flash API
A dynamic inventory management & AI recipe suggestion/object detection system that tailors meals based on pantry items.
StrikeMMA Chatbot
TypeScript, Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS, Gemini 1.5 Flash API
An AI-powered MMA coach providing personalized training advice and workout plans based on user interactions.
Customer Churn Prediction
Python, OpenAI, Streamlit, Plotly, Pandas, Numpy
End-to-end pipeline for analyzing customer data and predicting churn probability using multiple machine learning models.
Brain Tumor Classification
Python, TensorFlow, Keras, Streamlit, OpenCV, Plotly, Gemini 1.5 Flash API
An AI app that classifies brain tumors from MRI scans, visualizes predictions with saliency maps, and offers explanations.
Get In Touch!
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