About

Software Engineer with an M.S. in Computer Science and experience building AI/ML systems, backend APIs, cloud data pipelines, and user-facing applications. Skilled in Python, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, GCP/AWS, hybrid retrieval, and end-to-end ownership from data ingestion through deployment.

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Current study NCSU Master of Computer Science, Spring 2026
Focus areas Machine learning engineering, RAG/LLM agents, knowledge graphs, cloud ML systems, and applied AI products
Core tools Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, React, FastAPI, GCP, AWS, Docker, Airflow, and ChromaDB

Education and work experience

2026 - Now Notipala logo

Notipala · Founder

Built and deployed Notipala, an AI memory and research assistant combining hybrid retrieval, knowledge graphs, and tool execution. Designed its AI/backend architecture, memory pipelines, authentication, and cloud deployment using FastAPI, React, GCP, and Cloudflare.

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2024 - 2026 North Carolina State University logo

North Carolina State University

Master of Computer Science focused on algorithms, machine learning, deep learning, software engineering, and database systems.

2023 - 2024 ITRI logo

ITRI · Machine Learning Engineer

Built reproducible ML and GCP-based ETL workflows for manufacturing optimization, model evaluation, and faster experiment iteration.

2021 - 2023 Micron logo

Micron · Process Engineer

Built monitoring, anomaly detection, defect classification, and root-cause analysis workflows for semiconductor process improvement.

2019 - 2021 NTHU logo

NTHU · Master of Chemical Engineering

Published research on process modeling with small data integration using deep convolutional autoencoder-based embedding methods.

2018 - 2019 Military service icon

Military Service

Completed military service before returning to graduate study and technical work.

2014 - 2018 NTHU logo

NTHU · Bachelor of Chemical Engineering

Built the analytical and engineering foundation that still shapes how I approach data, experiments, and technical problem solving.