Building Solutions, Serving Communities
Software engineer, educator, nonprofit founder, and researcher. Combining technical expertise with a passion for making meaningful impact in healthcare, education, and community development.
The Journey
From high school volunteer to multi-faceted professional
The Beginning
Service & Discovery
Started tutoring classmates in CS and advanced STEM subjects while volunteering with Sparrows Nest and Appalachia Service Project, renovating homes for families in need. Discovered the power of combining technical skills with a genuine, passionate devotion to others.
Entrepreneurship
Building for Impact
Co-founded and scaled The Clover Project to donate 25+ tons of produce to food banks across the Hudson Valley. Built volunteer tracking systems and sustainable agricultural practices.
Cornell
Education & Leadership
Managed and developed the Clove Project through college, while studying Computer Science, Applied Economics, and Agricultural Sciences at Cornell. Rose to Head Teaching Assistant in an upper-level class, leading teams and using data analytics to improve student outcomes. Applied new technical skills to the Clover Project to streamline efficiency and prioritize impact.
Today
Multi-Faceted Career
Software engineer building AI applications, substitute teacher, tutor, nonprofit consultant, and researcher developing ML systems for early Alzheimer's detection. Serving on Walk to End Alzheimer's committee. Learning in-demand technical skills through research and application, especially in the AI and Machine Learning space.
Professional Experience
Diverse roles spanning software engineering, education, and nonprofit consulting
Software Engineer
Astral · Jun 2025 - Present
Building full-stack AI-powered web applications and web crawling automations for clients and the Astral platform.
Independent Nonprofit Consultant
Community Mindfulness Project · Jan 2025 - Jun 2025
Developed free, open-source nonprofit data analysis tools covering 1.8M+ organizations. Created digital board handbook and advised on strategic program development.
Substitute Teacher
Arlington Central School District · 2024 - Present
K-12 classroom coverage across all subjects. Specialized in supporting students with IEPs and learning disabilities through personalized instruction.
Head Teaching Assistant
Cornell Dyson School · Aug 2022 - Jan 2024
Led team of 5 TAs for Farm Business Management course. Used data analytics to tailor lesson planning and improve student engagement and performance.
CEO & Co-Founder
The Clover Project · Feb 2019 - May 2023
Founded nonprofit farm organization fighting food insecurity. Donated 25+ tons of produce and built SQL volunteer tracking system. Now restructuring for national expansion.
Independent Tutor
Private Practice · 2018 - Present
K-12 tutoring specializing in math and science subjects. Consistently high success rates through personalized, adaptive teaching approaches.
Making Impact
Committed to serving communities and addressing critical needs
Recruiting volunteers and raising community awareness about Alzheimer's disease and research funding.
The Clover Project
25+ tons of fresh produce donated to food banks and families facing food insecurity across the Hudson Valley.
Home renovation and repair for low-income families in the lower Appalachian region.
Supporting families affected by cancer through produce donations, volunteer service, and fundraising.
Beyond Work
Staying active, engaged, and inspired
Running
Staying fit and clearing my mind on the trails
NY Rangers
Lifelong hockey fan and Rangers supporter
Reading & Nature
Finding inspiration in books and the outdoors
Current Research
AI for Early Disease Detection
Developing machine learning systems for early detection of Alzheimer's disease using bioinformatics data accessed through Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI). This work combines deep learning, signal processing, and medical research to identify neurological disorders years before traditional diagnosis. Current work focuses on leveraging data from the Alzheimer's Association U.S. Study to Protect Brain Health Through Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce Risk (U.S. POINTER).
Goal: Transform early intervention and improve quality of life for millions of patients through accessible, non-invasive screening technology.
Technical Skills
Machine Learning
Development
Tools & Frameworks
Teaching & Leadership
Let's Connect
Looking for software development, tutoring, research collaboration, or nonprofit consulting? Let's explore how we can work together.
View My Work
Explore my portfolio of projects spanning AI research, full-stack development, and machine learning systems.