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I'm currently a Computer Science student at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, on track to graduate in May 2027. As a Software Engineering Intern at Schneider Electric, I work across the full stack — improving CI/CD reliability, hardening embedded product security, debugging kernel-level issues, and much more. Before that, I spent some time at CREST Technologies processing over 1,000 device deployments a day, learning firsthand what reliable automation looks like at scale.

What drives me is the tension between theory and practice. I love going from concept to working system. I'm drawn to infrastructure, cybersecurity, and systems programming. I enjoy building reliable systems and thoughtful user experiences, and I'm always looking for opportunities to learn and grow as an engineer.

Career timeline

Experience and education.

  1. Experience

    Software Engineering Intern

    Schneider Electric

    May 2025 — Present · Andover, MA

    Software engineering intern supporting CI/CD, database security, lab infrastructure, and development automation across a diverse tech stack.

    Highlights
    • Improved CI/CD pipeline reliability by developing a Docker and Bash test framework for shell scripts, automating pre-merge validation and reducing manual regression testing
    • Strengthened embedded product security by upgrading critical system components, enforcing authentication policies, and eliminating credential exposure across internal tooling
    • Resolved 50+ cross-stack issues, strengthening security, maintainability, and user experience through careful debugging and system improvements.
    • Increased engineering productivity by building automated testing tools, system diagnostics, and deployment automation for embedded Linux environments
    • Improved release quality by implementing build-time validation checks and analyzing image size regressions across product versions
    • Supported engineering velocity by maintaining embedded device lab infrastructure, configuring network test environments, and documenting hardware integration APIs

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  2. Education

    B.S. Computer Science

    Rutgers University – New Brunswick

    Graduating May 2027

    Highlights
    • Coursework: Data Structures, Computer Architecture, Systems Programming, Discrete Structures
    • Involvement: BITS, AIAA, Mobile Application Development
  3. Experience

    Deployment Technician

    CREST Technologies

    March 2023 — August 2024 · Boylston, MA

    Deployed and configured software systems at scale for education and enterprise clients — imaging OS environments, validating application stacks, and maintaining repeatable deployment workflows.

    Highlights
    • Processed 1000+ device deployments daily by imaging operating systems, installing application stacks, and running validation checks before client handoff
    • Standardized provisioning across high-volume batches by maintaining consistent OS builds, firmware versions, and software configurations
    • Reduced configuration drift by documenting deployment runbooks and QA checklists that improved consistency across production batches
    • Operated laser engraving equipment for client branding while coordinating hardware staging and on-site logistics for live event deployments
  4. Education

    High School Diploma

    Tahanto Regional High School

    August 2019 — June 2023

    Highlights
    • High Honors
    • Involvement: Business Club/DECA, Mock Trial, Engineering Club, Volleyball Club, School Newspaper

Open to opportunities

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Target roles
Software Engineer
Availability
After graduating in May 2027
Location
Massachusetts · New York City
Open to relocation
Work mode
Open to any work mode
Hybrid preferred

Skills

Off the clock

A few things I make time for away from the desk.

  • Camping
  • Travel
  • Technology
  • Aerospace
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