Curriculum Vitae
Education
Master of Education in Innovative Design and Technology in Education
Vanderbilt University • August 2026 - May 2028
Dean's Merit Scholar
Nashville, Tennessee
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
University of Louisiana at Lafayette • August 2022 - December 2024
Magna Cum Laude, 3.83 GPA, Honors Graduate, Five-Time President's List, Distinctive Researcher
Minor in Mathematics
Relevant Coursework: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, Data Structures and Algorithms
Associate's Degree in General Studies
Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) via Northwestern State University • August 2020 - May 2022
Honors Graduate, FSP Scholar, 3.82 GPA
President, Computer Science Club
Natchitoches, Louisiana
Experience
Lead Fullstack Developer
BeNakama (London-based EdTech Startup) • February 2025 - January 2026
- Led development of advanced classroom system and educational video game (Ascend) for UK high school students
- Designed and implemented smart question system adapting to student ability, with accommodations for learning difficulties
- Managed Azure DevOps, ensured website uptime, and tested/debugged update launch issues
- Utilized C# Blazor for fast, responsive interactions and seamless full-stack integration
AI Annotation Contractor
DataAnnotationTech • January 2024 - Present
- Created high-cognition, model-challenging questions that exposed weaknesses in AI mathematics models
- Designed and rigorously tested AI chat modes across multiple functions and interactions
- Gained key insights into common AI model pitfalls and recurrent issues across models and versions
AI Researcher
ULL Data Analysis and Deep Learning Lab • September 2023 - December 2024
- Presented research on image classification training methods at IBM Thomas J. Watson Laboratory (AICS'24)
- Principal researcher in applying curriculum learning to image classification CNNs
- Designed and implemented wavelet decomposition algorithm enabling classification research
Tech Lead
Aluminotes • January 2024 - December 2024
- Led 3-person development team creating AI-leveraging note-taking app for students with disabilities
- Full stack development using Django, HTML, JavaScript, and Python
- Won 1st place in Inn-eaux-vate pitch competition
Projects
3DKrita
Open Source Plugin • February 2026 - Present
An open-source plugin for popular digital art tool Krita. Adds 3D model posing and reference image creation tools to allow the user to quickly and easily plan out complex drawings.
Technical Skills
Backend
Python, Django, C#, Blazor, SQL
Frontend
JavaScript, TypeScript, React, HTML/CSS
DevOps & Tools
Azure DevOps, Git, Docker, Linux
AI/ML
Machine Learning, Computer Vision, CNN, Curriculum Learning
Honors & Recognition
Academic Achievements
- Dean's Merit Scholar - Vanderbilt University (2026)
- Magna Cum Laude Graduate - University of Louisiana at Lafayette (3.83 GPA)
- Distinctive Researcher Designation - 2.5-year degree completion
- Five-Time President's List - University of Louisiana at Lafayette
- Honors Graduate - LSMSA (3.82 GPA)
- FSP Scholar - Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts
Competition Awards
- 1st Place - Inn-eaux-vate Pitch Competition (Aluminotes project)
Interests
Educational technology, accessibility systems, human-computer interaction, machine learning applications in education, and AI model evaluation.
Mission Statement
My journey from being an "Edgenuity victim" to EdTech innovator drives my commitment to creating educational technology that serves learners rather than frustrates them. Having experienced educational inequality from rural Louisiana classrooms to cutting-edge London EdTech development, I understand how technology can either bridge or widen educational disparities.