Work Experience
A journey through my professional experiences, from software engineering to entrepreneurship and education.
Teaching Assistant
Cornell Tech
- Provided course assistance for the Participatory Design course at Cornell Tech, taught by Niti Parikh.
- Engaged with students during class sessions and office hours to encourage design-thinking practices.
- Assisted with digital fabrication, maintaining lab equipment, and ensuring safe usage of tools.
- Participated in curriculum meetings and tracked student attendance and engagement.
Software Engineering Research Project
Cornell Tech
- Developed a dynamic web application using Next.js, MongoDB, and Vercel, empowering new entrepreneurs to input business ideas and receive personalized location and retail space recommendations within 41 NYC Community Districts.
- Integrated three APIs and standardized data from diverse sources to provide users with comprehensive insights on ideal business locations and high-level legal requirements sourced from government databases.
Owner
MZ Media Marketing
- Spearheaded the design and implementation of 10+ websites, incorporating custom SEO and advertising strategies, resulting in significant improvements in online visibility and customer engagement.
- Facilitated the successful launch of 5 Brentwood businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, driving outreach to hundreds of potential clients and establishing a strong community presence.