🎓 Education
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School (2019-2020)
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Corona Del Mar High School (2012-2018)
Newport Beach, CA
💼 Professional Experience
University of Arizona CEA Center (2024)
Greenhouse Assistant - Tomato Research
- Specialized in automation and controlled environment agriculture
- Collected research data and mixed hydroponic nutrients
- Maintained plant health and monitoring systems
Pipeline Hospitals (2021-2024)
Network Engineer & IT Specialist
- Strengthened network security and managed software installations
- Equipment replacement: computers, phones, mobile medical carts
- Operated phone line systems and network switches
- Studied and implemented Tool Command Language (TCL)
Coast Plaza Hospital (2020-2021)
Patient Observer & Assistant
- Monitored high-risk patients during COVID-19 surge
- Participated in emergency code blue responses
- Provided critical support during exceptional hospital demand
🤝 Volunteer Experience
Hospital Vaccination Response (2020-2021)
- Managed traffic flow during vaccine rollout
- Transferred personal information into databases
- Assisted in multiple stages of vaccination process
Boys and Girls Club (2017-2018)
- Helped with homework and coordinated activities
- Provided general supervision and mentorship
- Created supportive learning environments
Chinese Immigration Services (2016-2017)
- Assisted elderly Chinese immigrants with citizenship exams
- Taught American government structure and laws
- Provided culturally sensitive immigration support
🏃♂️ Athletic Achievements
- Track & Field (2015-2016)
- Cross Country (2015-2017) - 8 medals, sub-5 minute mile
- Wrestling (2017-2020) - 2x CIF, 3 medals, 2 varsity letters
- Jujitsu (2024) - Current practice
🚀 Major Projects & Leadership
President - Biosystems Engineering Club (2024-2025)
- Led development of portable vertical farm with AI integration
- Managed club events and coordinated team projects
- Integrated 3D-printed LED rails and automation systems
OneEarth Platform Creator (2024)
Developed AI-powered global environmental news aggregation platform
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Electrical team member with cross-team collaboration experience
📚 Published Author
Artificial Life: The Emergence of Synthetic Evolution (2025)
Debut nonfiction exploring the intersection of biology, robotics, and synthetic intelligence. Drawing on academic background in biosystems engineering, the book examines evolutionary programming, AI ecosystems, and the future of artificial life.
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Programming
Java, Python, MATLAB, C++
Engineering
Arduino, 3D Printing, Soldering, Milling, Manufacturing
CAD Software
SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Autodesk 360
Leadership
Youth Mentoring, Team Management, Project Coordination
Notable Engineering Projects:
- 5-6 ft Air Cannon with custom engineering
- LiDAR sensing toy car with autonomous features
- 3D-printed riot shield with AutoDesk 360 CAD joints
- SolidWorks CAD t-shirt cannon design
- Small hydroelectric generator (2022)
- Telescope design collaboration with Aerospace partnership
- Hand cannon and various robotics projects
🌟 Personal Interests
- 🎸 Guitar playing and music composition
- 🧗♂️ Rock climbing and outdoor adventures
- 🎨 Graphic design and technical art
- 📈 Investment research and analysis
- 👨🍳 Culinary arts and cooking
- ✏️ Drawing and creative expression
🌍 Unique Life Experiences
Buddhist Monk in Thailand (2015)
Ordained as a Buddhist monk at a young age - a formative experience in discipline, mindfulness, and spiritual reflection that shaped my approach to ethics and intentionality in science and leadership.
CPR Certified & Applied
Certified in emergency response with real-world application experience during intense medical situations in hospital settings. Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure in life-critical scenarios.