About

Computer Science graduate student at California State University, San Bernardino with a passion for research, technology, and creative expression.

Education

  • Master of Science, Computer Science — California State University, San Bernardino (Jan 2026 – Jul 2027, In Progress)
  • Bachelor of Science, Computer Science / Minor in Data Science — California State University, San Bernardino (Aug 2023 – Dec 2025). 3.819 GPA, Magna Cum Laude, Sigma Alpha Pi Honors
  • Associate of Science, Computer Science — Chaffey College (Jun 2008 – Dec 2024). 3.84 GPA
  • Associate of Science, Mathematics and Science — Victor Valley College (Jun 2017 – Aug 2023). 4.0 GPA, Valedictorian, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Theta Kappa Honors

Grants & Scholarships

  • CNS Edison Scholars (24/25, 25/26)
  • Dr. Fook Fah Liu Scholarship Endowment (25/26)
  • Community Foundation Scholarship (23/24, 24/25)
  • Howard C Endowed Scholarship (24/25)
  • NSF ExCELS Scholarship Recipient (23/24, 24/25)

Certifications

  • Claude Code in Action — Anthropic, March 2026
  • Certificate of Completion: Claude 101 — Anthropic, March 2026
  • Academic Applications of AI (AAAI) for Students — CSU Academic Technology Services, January 2026
  • Google IT Support Professional — Coursera, February 2023
  • Nanodegree: Intro to Programming (HTML/CSS/JS, Python) — Udacity, August 2022
  • Linear Video Editing — FMC Training & Conferences, January 2015
  • Basic Life Support Certification — The CPR Hero Training Center, June 2014
  • General Computer Skills — Baldy View R.O.P., January 2004

Organizations

  • IEEE Member
  • CSUSB Robotics Project
  • Computer Science and Engineering Club
  • Cyber Intelligence and Security Organization (CISO)
  • SACNAS Member
  • Sigma Alpha Pi - NSLS Honor Society
  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
  • Free Thinkers Club (Chaffey College)
  • Phi Theta Kappa - Alpha Phi Gamma Chapter (Victor Valley College)

Awards

  • 3rd Place, Inland Empire Photography Contest (2015)
  • 2nd Place, Chaffey College One Book One College Essay Contest (2009)

Contact

[email protected] — Available for collaboration & research opportunities.

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