About Me
Presently, I work as an Associate Software Engineer at Discover Financial Services. In my current role, I work as a full-stack web developer improving the user experience for the millions of customers who apply for Discover credit cards. I develop Spring Boot backend microservices along with Freemarker and React frontend services.
While working full-time, I am also pursuing my Master of Computer Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Previously, I studied computer science and economics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. During my undergrad, I focused on app development and user interface design.
I am interested in web development, app development, and machine learning. If you are curious about what I am currently working on then head over to my blog. If you'd like to connect, reach out to me on LinkedIn.
Work Experiences
Associate Software Engineer
I work as a fullstack software engineer supporting credit card applications. I am a member of the two-year Business Technology Rotational Development Program.
Software Engineering Intern
I interned as a Software Engineer with Discover's Business Technology Payments Division. I supported integrations with digital wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Secure Remote Commerce. Additionally, I worked with a team of interns to create an internal API testing tool similar to Postman, for project managers.
Quality Assurance Intern
I interned with Zebra's Quality Assurance team. As a Quality Assurance Intern, I worked on expanding automated testing across internal tools and websites. A primary focus of my work was aligning test cases to behavior-driven development principles.
Education
Master of Computer Science
I am focusing on cloud computing and software engineering applications.
B.S. in Computer Science
Within Computer Science, I focused on Data and Machine Learning.
Minor in Economics
My concentration within Economics was Macroeconomics.
Extracurriculars
Teaching Assistant
I led an orientation class of 26 freshmen in Computer Science. I mentored students by providing assistance with resumes, elevator pitches, coding interviews, course planning, and academic and career paths.
Ambassador and Treasurer
I conducted outreach programs on behalf of UIUC for elementary and middle students. As an Ambassador, I worked to explain technical concepts in an engaging way to encourage youth interest in STEM. In my final year of college, I was elected as the Treasurer of the organization and managed over $10,000 and relationships with corporate sponsors.
Computer Science Instructor
I taught students Java, Python, and Computer Science fundamentals. I guided students through best programming practices and worked to excite a new generation of engineers.
Course Assistant
I instructed students in the fundamentals of Java, Object Oriented Programming, and Android Development. I hosted office hours twice a week and assisted with crafting improved curriculum.