About

My story.

I am a Computer Science major minoring in Statistics at CSU Bakersfield. I have built machine learning projects at Apple, Lawrence Livermore, Beats by Dre, Stanford, Capital One and CSU Bakersfield.

CSU Bakersfield · Computer Science + Statistics · Teaching Assistant, Advanced Web Development

Read the timeline See my work

How I got here.

A short timeline of the projects, programs and milestones that shaped where I am today.

  1. 2015

    Inspiration

    Started learning JavaScript, inspired by my uncle. Founded a small trash-can cleaning business and built a Google Home from a DIY kit.

  2. 2019

    Exploring coding

    Dove deeper into web development through Project Lead The Way courses, focusing on HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

  3. 2020

    Freshman year

    Took my first in-person coding class during the pandemic and completed a 150-hour HTML and CSS course on Udemy.

  4. 2021

    Self-directed learning

    Picked up JavaScript and SASS, talked finance daily with my grandfather, opened a custodial Roth IRA, and ran a drone photography business.

  5. 2022

    Applying the skills

    Earned an A in AP Computer Science, completed a 200-hour JavaScript course, and registered a second business as an LLC.

  6. 2023

    Data science + programs

    Interned at LLNL, Beats by Dre and Adventist Health. Graduated from the Stanford Deep Learning Portal, joined the Apple Pathways Program, won first place in Capital One's Launchpad Program, and was featured on CSU Bakersfield's website.

A few favorites from the journey.