MC

Resume

Experience and education

Impact-focused highlights with systems-level thinking and delivery discipline.

Experience

Industry and research work

Roles that shaped my approach to building reliable ML systems.

SWE Intern

USAA

May 2025 - August 2025
  • Designed and implemented GraphQL APIs using Java and Spring Boot to surface core customer data.
  • Enhanced internal troubleshooting tools by integrating Non-Source-of-Record data.
  • Built and refined JavaScript front-end components for data visualization.
  • Collaborated in an Agile/Scrum team using Jira and Git.
  • Worked closely with product owners, backend engineers, and internal users to ensure APIs were usable, secure, and operationally reliable.

Executive Missions Aviator

United States Air Force

August 2020 - April 2023
  • Maintained passenger safety and schedule reliability for distinguished guests aboard Air Force 2.
  • Coordinated across flight crew, security teams, and executive staff to meet exacting operational standards.

Education

Academic foundation

Graduate AI training grounded in computer science fundamentals.

M.S. Artificial Intelligence

University of Texas at Austin

Spring 2026 (Admitted)
  • Focus on time-series forecasting, deep learning, and applied ML systems.

B.S. Computer Science

Appalachian State University

December 2025
  • Magna Cum Laude (GPA 3.6/4.0).
  • Senior Honors Thesis on Runoff Forecasting with Deep Learning.
  • Data Science Certificate.