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Education

University of Notre Dame – Notre Dame, IN
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Graduation: May 2028
GPA: 3.6+

Experience

IT Technician

Fenwick High School – Oak Park, IL
June 2024 – August 2024

• Identified and reported network vulnerabilities, enhancing cybersecurity measures for the school’s IT infrastructure.
• Provided technical support for hardware and software issues, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.
• Assisted in deploying and configuring new devices, including workstations, 30+ projectors, and network equipment.

Audio/Visual Technician

West Suburban Temple Har Zion – River Forest, IL
June 2021 – August 2024

• Managed professional sound systems for live events, ensuring high-quality audio for in-person and remote attendees.
• Live-streamed multi-angle video feeds on platforms including Zoom, YouTube, and Facebook.
• Troubleshot and resolved technical issues during live events to maintain uninterrupted A/V experiences.

Leadership and Activities

Bravo Flight PA/PO Officer

Air Force ROTC Detachment 225 – Notre Dame, IN
August 2024 – Present

• Captured and organized high-quality photographs from flight activities, including Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) and service events for social media.
• Coordinated with cadre and cadets to ensure timely and accurate event coverage.
• Orchestrated cadet photo sessions for detachment records and media.

Photographer

The Observer – Notre Dame, IN
September 2024 – Present

• Captured high-quality photographs for news stories covering campus events, student life, and community issues.
• Collaborated with journalists and editors to visually enhance stories for print and online publication.
• Delivered photos on tight deadlines, contributing to the newspaper’s timely and professional reporting.

Related Coursework or Projects

Engineering Design

University of Notre Dame
August 2024 – December 2024

• Designed and prototyped a sensor housing system to monitor outdoor air quality, addressing environmental challenges such as air pollution.
• Utilized SolidWorks for 3D modeling and collaborated in a team of four to iteratively develop a sensor housing with an actuated opening for air sample collection using an Arduino-based microcontroller.

Candidate

Arnold Air Society - Benjamin Foulois Squadron – Notre Dame, IN
September 2024 – Present

• Collaborated on planning and executing the Arnold Air Society Service Event at Dismas House, fostering community engagement and supporting individuals transitioning from incarceration.
• Facilitated logistics for the event, including volunteer recruitment, transportation arrangements, and supply management.

Technical and Language Skills

• Developed personal AI projects using tools like Stable Diffusion and Jupyter Notebooks; created workflows involving image generation and voice synthesis.
• Proficient in Python, Java, Lua, and C++.
• Experienced with AWS, Linode, DigitalOcean, and Oracle Cloud.
• Proficient with Windows, Mac OS, and Linux (Arch and Ubuntu) environments.