Experience

Professional Journey & Work History

2023 - Present

Head of Student Outreach & Former Assistant Tech Head

Society of Software Engineers

Leading an Outreach committee of volunteering students to run the Open house and Imagine RIT events

Also assisted the head of Technology with Agile workflow and coordinated newly onboarded tech committee members

  • Led outreach efforts, organizing large-scale events like Open Houses for 140+ attendees.
  • Mentored new members in GitHub workflows, Google Cloud Storage, and PostgreSQL configuration.
  • Collaborated with marketing and leadership teams to execute panels, workshops, and technical training sessions.
  • Supported website rebuild project through project management, backlog refinement, and cross-functional collaboration.
2020 - 2024

Customer Service and Operational Excellence

Lowe’s, Amazon Warehouse, Local Restaurants

Worked at a variety of companies to financially support my college journey

  • Developed strong communication and teamwork skills in fast-paced, customer-facing environments.
  • Managed time effectively, meeting demanding operational targets and balancing competing priorities.
  • Built resilience, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail through diverse hands-on roles.
  • Fostered a solutions-oriented mindset that directly translates to software engineering teamwork and project delivery.
2014 - 2019

Wood Worker & Craftsman

Farm Fresh Longboards & Salmon Creek Woodworking

Began working in the family business at age 11 building and delivering things like Longboards and Furniture for the two businesses that my dad started in our garage, we eventually got a shop on King street in Hamlin, NY

  • Handcrafted custom furniture and longboards, ensuring high-quality production through attention to detail and precision craftsmanship.
  • Worked with various materials and tools, developing technical problem-solving skills and a commitment to delivering quality products.
  • Gained firsthand experience in small business operations, from inventory management to customer communication.
  • Built a strong work ethic, self-motivation, and pride in delivering products that met or exceeded client expectations.

Key Achievements

Store Renovation

Participated in a full-scale renovation of a retail store, including demolition of interior walls, rebuilding and finishing ceilings, redoing flooring, and painting.

Leadership in Technical Teams

Guided project vision, sprint planning, and backlog management for a 12-member team rebuilding the Society of Software Engineers website.

Outreach and Mentorship

Led outreach initiatives reaching over 140 students and trained new members on GitHub workflows, Google Cloud Storage setup, and PostgreSQL basics.