Hello,
Builder | Technologist | Student
About Me
I love to learn new things. I have 5 associate degrees, a bachelor's degree, and am progressing towards a master's degree. I have attended 5 universities spanning California, New York, and Mexico and have had the opportunity to work in distinct departments including finance, product management, and hardware engineering.
A key moment in my journey was when I started at Cornell's hardware engineering accelerator and learned firsthand about product management, adding frameworks, iterative development, and prioritization principles to my repertoire. At Berkeley, I learned to be a perfectionist; at Cornell, I learned to be efficient. At Berkeley, I learned the "How," and at Cornell, I learned the "What" and the "Why."
Philosophies
- Pareto Principle: 80% of results come from 20% of the effort.
- Build fast and iterate: Treat ideas as hypotheses. No one is Nostradamus.
- Invest in people: Teams are the real IP.
Projects
James AI
Got a career query? Introducing my personal AI assistant. This chatbot is made on GPT-4 and trained on my portfolio and resume to answer career questions about me.
Misfit Munchies
In May 2024, our team at Misfit Munchies triumphed, clinching the grand prize at the New Venture Fair!
Flight Delays Model
After experiencing a prolonged 6-hour delay with Spirit Airlines, I was motivated to delve into the performance of various airlines regarding flight delays.
PhoneBelt LLC
I led product at PhoneBelt, a car safety startup focused on reducing driving accidents through non-invasive technology.
Car-Ching App
Car-Ching is an innovative insurtech mobile app designed to empower insurance companies with Usage-Based Insurance (UBI) policies.
Redesigned Food Container
Inspired by meal prepping challenges, I developed a versatile container with removable dividers for better food storage and organization.
BestDayUSA
A fun e-commerce store I ran for a few months in 2022, designing and selling T-shirts on Etsy.
Drinky: Innovating Social Gatherings
At a Global Game Jam, I created Drinky, a 3D-printed game that adds a new twist to traditional drinking games.
WerkHaus
WerkHaus, our venture born during Startup Weekend, clinched the title of Best Business in 2022 by providing flexible office space solutions.
Equity Research
Leveraged finance skills during the pandemic to execute speculative trades, achieving a 1000% return and featuring on r/WallStreetBets.