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At 13, during COVID lockdown, I discovered something powerful: the ability to control computers through code. Without a laptop, I turned to my iPad and Glitch.com became my gateway into programming.
What started as automating messages and building Discord bots evolved into a deep passion for creating digital solutions. From reverse-engineering APIs to building streaming platforms, from tracking blockchain transactions to winning hackathons—every project taught me to see problems as puzzles waiting to be solved.
Now studying at University of Virginia, I'm combining academic rigor with hands-on development. I build for impact, optimize for performance, and believe that the best way to learn is by building something real.
If it can be automated, optimized, or built better—I'm interested.
The Spark
At 13 during COVID, I discovered I could control computers through code. Without a laptop or computer, I coded on my iPad using Glitch (a browser-based IDE) that became my gateway. The idea that I could automate messages, build bots, and create websites myself ignited a passion that bypassed every roadblock.
Discord Bot Development
Built custom Discord bots for various community servers, diving deep into the Discord API. Spent countless hours reading documentation and learning how to create interactive bot experiences for my friends' communities.
Video Streaming Platform
As an avid show watcher during COVID, I wanted to democratize entertainment access. Reverse-engineered an API to fetch video files and built my own interface. Learned about frontend-backend communication, authentication, authorization, and API requests. Better to build it than borrow it!
University of Virginia
Started my journey at UVA, combining academic learning with hands-on projects and hackathons.
Solana Wallet Tracker
Explored the intersection of crypto and transparency. Built a Solana wallet tracker to monitor whale transactions and learn from winning strategies. Everything on the blockchain is transparent--so if they're winning, I'm learning.
Sports Betting Arbitrage Bot
Found inefficiencies in sportsbook markets. Built a bot that calculates arbitrage opportunities across different sportsbooks, guaranteeing profit by exploiting pricing gaps. Advertised to paying customers through a Discord server interface.
Fitr - AI Outfit Generator
Won at UVA's largest hackathon! Built an AI-powered mobile app that generates outfit recommendations based on wardrobe pieces, weather, occasion, and color preferences. Focused on accessibility and making fashion technology inclusive.
Discord Bot Dashboard
Time and time again, Discord bots proved useful for alerting, connecting, and bringing people together. Built a comprehensive dashboard to manage and deploy bots for clients, streamlining the bot creation and management process.
AI Thriller Shorts Generator
Explored the emerging world of AI video generation with Veo 3. Built a system to curate AI-generated thriller shorts for faceless channels. Learned prompt engineering and video generation workflows.
Audio Visual Technical Assistant
Providing AV services and technical support for UVA's Division of Student Affairs events. Responsible for setup, operation, and breakdown of audio visual equipment including microphones, projectors, video conferencing systems, and lighting. Managing Newcomb Theater operations.
