How I got here.
A short timeline of the projects, programs and milestones that shaped where I am today.
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2015
Inspiration
Started learning JavaScript, inspired by my uncle. Founded a small trash-can cleaning business and built a Google Home from a DIY kit.
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2019
Exploring coding
Dove deeper into web development through Project Lead The Way courses, focusing on HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
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2020
Freshman year
Took my first in-person coding class during the pandemic and completed a 150-hour HTML and CSS course on Udemy.
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2021
Self-directed learning
Picked up JavaScript and SASS, talked finance daily with my grandfather, opened a custodial Roth IRA, and ran a drone photography business.
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2022
Applying the skills
Earned an A in AP Computer Science, completed a 200-hour JavaScript course, and registered a second business as an LLC.
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2024
Breaking in
Interned at LLNL, Beats by Dre and Adventist Health. Graduated from the Stanford Deep Learning Portal and taught Advanced Web Development at CSUB as a first-year.
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2024
Capital One Launchpad
Found the Launchpad program through LinkedIn, got selected among 50 students nationwide, and won first place in the capstone case competition.
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2025
Apple, again
Machine Learning Engineer intern on Apple's AI & Data Platforms team in Austin — came home with a full-time return offer.
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2026
Graduated
Graduated with the Computer Science and Statistics degrees, and now build AI systems at Linean.
