I'm a Software Engineer at the intersection of large-scale systems and human-centered design. I build distributed data pipelines and AI-assisted tools, while advocating for inclusive & equitable tech. I’m actively exploring new opportunities in Data Engineering, Full-Stack Engineering, or UX Research.
🌟 What Makes Me Unique
- Technical + Human-Centered: I bridge the gap between software engineering & UX research --> designing systems not only scalable but also human-focused.
- Impact at Scale: Experienced in building TB-scale data pipelines + distributed ETL systems that power intelligent AI.
- Socially Driven: Passionate about mental health, LGBTQIA+ advocacy, & projects that combine technical skill with social good.
- Collaborative & Curious: Comfortable leading technical design, mentoring teammates, & conducting user studies to inform product decisions.
💻 Key Projects
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Flyway – AI Immigration Eligibility Analyzer
Full-stack Flask app using Claude API to analyze multi-visa eligibility; built an AI resume parser, reducing manual entry by 80%. -
PromptShield – Privacy-Focused AI Prompt Protection
Browser extension that detects and redacts PII (emails, phone numbers, SSNs, API keys, IPs, etc.) before prompts are sent to AI chat services; built with TypeScript, Chrome APIs, and real-time regex-based detection. -
🌱 Trail Steward – Outdoor Recreation Platform
Currently working on 0-to-1 MVP connecting hikers and trail managers; designed geospatial queries & API surfaces (TypeScript, Firebase). Proprietary project, not publicly available. -
RealSeal – AI Image Detection Tool (Hack4Impact 1st place)
Fine-tuned CV Transformer for AI-generated image detection; built Python/Flask inference API for real-time predictions.
🛠️ Technical Skills
Languages: Python, Scala, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, Java
Data & Backend: Spark, Airflow, Databricks, Microservices, REST APIs, ETL/ELT, NoSQL
AI/ML: LLM APIs, prompt engineering, model evaluation
Cloud & Tools: AWS, Docker, Git, CI/CD, Jupyter, Grafana
🎓 Education
- M.S. Computer Science, Virginia Tech — Thesis: Social computing & mental health, ACM CSCW 2025
- B.Tech Computer Science, Manipal Institute of Technology
🌈 Outside of Work
Makeup artistry, mental health advocacy, LGBTQIA+ rights, RuPaul’s Drag Race & Trixie/Katya
🚀 Let’s Connect!
I’m actively seeking opportunities to combine technical engineering, UX, and social impact. If you’re building inclusive tech, scaling data systems, or working on social-good projects, send me a message- I’d love to collaborate! 👯
📫 Reach out on LinkedIn