Software engineering , cancer research , medical devices , prosthetics
Languages and Frameworks: C, C++, C#, Java, Javascript, MIPS Assembly, Unix, Python, Matlab, System Verilog, Computer-aided design
Toolsets/OS: MacOS, Ubuntu, Git/GitHub, SourceTree
University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI
M.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering
2021 - Present
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
B.S., Bioengineering
2017 - 2021
Software Developer, University of Hawaii Manoa Zhang Lab
Supporting the front-end software development of a Hawaii Department of Transportation sponsored research project on information exchanges between vehicles to effectively balance traffic demand distribution among traffic networks and facilitate flow progression
2021 - Present
Skin Cancer Researcher, University of Washington, Division of Dermatology
Developed CRISPR technology for targeted epigenome editing (DNA demethylation) to reverse cancer phenotypes in skin cancer cells. Generated Python code to analyze large-scale caffeine consumption data (9,000+ individuals); presented findings at the 2020 UW Undergraduate Research Symposium. Co-authored publications and reviewed grant and scientific paper drafts
2020 - 2021
Undergraduate Research Leader
Presented at classes and panels research opportunities and resources to encourage new undergraduate researchers
2020 - 2021
2020 Annual Meeting Science Conference Volunteer
Assisted presenters with setting up and counted audience members
2020 - 2020
Kendo Competition Volunteer
Scorekeeping, prepared kendo practicioners for matches, and distributed food
2018 - 2018
Levinson Emerging Scholars Award, University of Washington, Oct 2020 – June 2021
Awarded for research that furthers innovation in bioscience and related fields
Mary Gates Research Scholarship, University of Washington, Mar 2020 – Dec 2020
Awarded for my motivation, understanding of research, and impact of research project
Purple and Gold Scholarship, University of Washington, Sept 2017 – June 2021
Awarded for excellence in high school academics, athletics, and extracurriculars
Kaimana Award, Hawaii Medical Service Association, Apr 2017 – Dec 2017
Awarded for excellence in high school academics, sportsmanship, and extracurriculars
Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation Scholarship, Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation, Apr 2017 – Dec 2017
Awarded for excellence in high school academics, athletics, and extracurriculars
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