About Me

Education

University of Minnesota | Expected Graduation: May 2026

GPA: 3.529/4.0
Honors: CSE Dean's List, Lando Scholar, Tran Scholar
Relevant Coursework: Distributed Systems, Secure Software Design, Computer Networks, Database Systems, Machine Learning, Recommender Systems, Formal Languages

C++ Linux Networking RS-422 CCSDS

Developed the EXACT cubesat's software interface for the Space Test Program data controller on the International Space Station.

Implemented custom protocol based on specifications
Throughly tested reliable data transfer with simulated controller
Used CCSDS and custom packet headers to route data packets both to and from the controller
Integrated with on-board computer software for end-to-end communication

Web Development Hugo

Developed this website using Hugo with custom CSS.

ExpressJS MySQL Networking

Course project to develop a forum/blog site for community engagement and content sharing.

Implemented role-based permissions, like creating and deleting different content types
Used bcryptjs to securely hash and verify user passwords
Leveraged RESTful APIs for efficient data handling
Used ExpressJS and Pug for rapid development

Encryption Compression Python Research

Developed a testbed to investigate encoding and compression techniques for secure and efficient data transmission.

Used Python to compare performance of various encryption and compression algorithms
Used matplotlib to visualize results and identify trends
Wrote short preprint article on findings

Two Six Technologies | May 2025 - Present

Leveraged open-source software to create comprehensive GPS emulation suite for HackRF software defined radios to be used in GPS testing company-wide
Added support for new software defined radio platforms in company SDR abstraction layer, simplifying future development efforts
Wrote comprehensive unit test suites using pytest to ensure reliable product delivery
Utilized GitLab for version control and collaborative development, improving team efficiency

University of Minnesota - Small Satellite Research Laboratory | Feb 2024 - Present

Architected orbital-to-ground data pipelines using UDP packets in GNURadio, ensuring reliable telemetry transfer between spacecraft and terrestrial networks.
Authored the software interface for the Space Test Program (DICE) communications controller currently hosted on the International Space Station (ISS).
Led a multidisciplinary team to coordinate frequency acquisition and real-time data visualization.
Engineered a persistent Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) link over RS-232/UART using pppd and systemd to bridge hardware-level serial communication with network-layer protocols.
Integrated the Naval Postgraduate School's 13-site MC3 ground station network for the IMPRESS satellite mission, expanding global communication coverage.
Validated software interface reliability for two active satellites through rigorous testing alongside government and industry space-comms experts.

University of Minnesota - Department of Computer Science & Engineering | Feb 2023 - Present

Implemented pathway for live parameter customization in simulated 5G network using Eurecom's OpenAirInterface and FlexRIC
Conducted networking efficiency research project using Python, published findings on arXiv
Contributed to the Linux kernel and open-source research software platforms including OpenAirInterface and FlexRIC
Assisted Ph.D. students with data analysis, software engineering, and system configuration for academic research papers
Collaborated with lab members on conference and preprint research
Accepted National Science Foundation “Research Experiences for Undergraduates” grant to continue research
Developed technical research skills including literature reviews, project management, professional teamwork, and data analysis
See publications for more details