Professional Experience & Leadership

Experience, Research & Leadership

Industry internships, national laboratory research, and executive pro-bono consulting spanning supply chain analytics, ML surrogate modeling, and organizational strategy.

Industry Internship

Supply Chain Analytics Intern

Zebra Technologies

Summer InternshipHoltsville, NY

Drove operational intelligence, enterprise AI automation, and custom Python software tools across the Business Unit Operations (BUOP) team within Global Supply Chain and Repair.

Key Quantifiable Impact

~$2,000

Cost Savings

Via Lean Six Sigma optimization

5+ Hours

Time Saved

Per BOM comparison cycle via GUI

Yellow Belt

Certification

Lean Six Sigma certified

Gemini AI

AI Automation

Enterprise escalation agent

Key Initiatives & Engineering Projects

Single Source of Truth Power BI Dashboard & Lean Six Sigma

Centralized Operational KPI Intelligence with BigQuery Backend

Developed a comprehensive Single Source of Truth Power BI dashboard consolidating all mission-critical operational KPIs for the BUOP team.
Integrated data feeds across disparate Power BI reports, querying centralized data warehouses via Google BigQuery.
Engineered a dynamic gauge system that adjusts contextual thresholds in real-time according to KPI health relative to specific timeframes.
Applied Lean Six Sigma principles by constructing Pareto charts for root-cause defect analysis and time-series models for trend forecasting.
Delivered ~$2,000 in direct operational cost savings, qualifying for and earning the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification.

Power BIGoogle BigQueryLean Six SigmaPareto AnalysisTime SeriesKPI Analytics

BUOP Department SharePoint Portal & Gemini Enterprise AI Agent

Department Visibility & AI-Powered Escalation Routing

Built and launched the official BUOP department SharePoint portal to dramatically improve cross-team visibility within the Global Supply Chain and Repair organization.
Constructed an interactive departmental escalation chart mapping escalation paths and ownership hierarchies.
Prototyped a Gemini Enterprise Agent that integrates with the escalation chart to streamline, triage, and route all major operational escalations.

Gemini Enterprise AISharePointEscalation RoutingAI Agent PrototypingSupply Chain Operations

Python Bill of Materials (BOM) Comparison Tool

Desktop GUI Application for Dual-Mode Assembly Variance Analysis

Engineered a standalone Python desktop application equipped with an intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) for complex BOM differential analysis.
Architected dual comparison modes: high-throughput batch processing for bulk multi-level assemblies and a one-to-one mode for granular component diffing.
Streamlined agile workflows across engineering and supply chain teams, reducing manual comparison processing time by over 5 hours per run.

PythonGUI DevelopmentBOM DiffingData AnalysisAgile Workflows

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified: Awarded in recognition of Pareto defect isolation, time series operational modeling, and direct cost-reduction initiatives totaling ~$2,000.

Core Technologies & Methodologies

Power BIGoogle BigQueryPython GUILean Six Sigma Yellow BeltGemini Enterprise AISharePointBOM ComparisonPareto AnalysisSupply Chain Analytics

National Laboratory Research

Data Science & Computational Research Intern

Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL)

Research ExperienceUpton, NY

Developed and deployed statistical machine learning and deep learning pipelines to accelerate catalyst discovery and predict material formation energy, drastically reducing reliance on heavy quantum DFT simulations.

Key Quantifiable Impact

80%

Predictive Accuracy

On formation energy predictions

High Speedup

Compute Efficiency

Replaced expensive quantum DFT calculations

4+ ML Families

Algorithmic Suite

Scikit-Learn, Bayesian & TensorFlow MLPs

Lab Colloquium

Presentation

Presented methodology to scientists & faculty

Key Initiatives & Engineering Projects

Machine Learning Suite for Catalyst Discovery & Design

Multi-Model ML Pipeline for Accelerated Material Screening

Developed and deployed a robust machine learning suite to accelerate the discovery, screening, and design of novel catalyst materials.
Leveraged Scikit-Learn to build and evaluate linear models, ensemble tree-based architectures (Random Forests, Gradient Boosted Trees), and Bayesian regression methods.
Constructed deep learning models in TensorFlow, including Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP) neural network classifiers to capture complex molecular interactions.

TensorFlowScikit-LearnMulti-Layer Perceptron (MLP)Bayesian MethodsEnsemble TreesPython

Formation Energy Modeling & DFT Acceleration

ML Surrogate Models Replacing Quantum Chemistry Bottlenecks

Achieved 80% predictive accuracy on formation energy predictions across diverse candidate catalyst configurations.
Drastically lowered reliance on computationally expensive Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations, speeding up candidate screening cycles from days to seconds.

Density Functional Theory (DFT)Formation EnergySurrogate ModelingMaterials ScienceComputational Chemistry

Research Presentation & Scientific Methodology

Dissemination of Data-Driven Materials Science to Faculty

Synthesized methodology, predictive performance metrics, and validation pipelines into technical presentations.
Presented findings to peers, senior researchers, and university faculty, demonstrating how data-driven ML frameworks significantly reduce computational costs while retaining high scientific fidelity.

Scientific PresentationTechnical CommunicationStatistical ValidationScientific Research

National Laboratory Colloquium: Presented machine learning surrogate framework and 80% formation energy accuracy benchmarks to Brookhaven scientists, university researchers, and faculty.

Core Technologies & Methodologies

Machine LearningTensorFlowScikit-learnMulti-Layer Perceptrons (MLP)Bayesian MethodsDensity Functional Theory (DFT)Catalyst DiscoveryMaterials ScienceScientific Computing

Leadership & Pro-Bono Consulting

President (Former Director & Project Lead)

Consult Your Community (CYC)

Executive Leadership & ConsultingWest Lafayette, IN

Serve as Chapter President managing executive strategy, national board relations, and business development to empower local non-profits and startups across Greater Lafayette through analytical pro-bono consulting engagements.

Key Quantifiable Impact

President

Leadership Scope

National board liaison & executive head

Greater Lafayette

Community Reach

Empowering local non-profits & startups

Multi-Client

Client Growth

Expanded client pipeline & alumni network

2+ Engagements

Project Track Record

Fruition Tech & Homestead Resources

Key Initiatives & Engineering Projects

Chapter Presidency, National Board Liaison & Strategic Growth

Executive Strategy, Client Acquisition & Operational Leadership

Serve as President of Consult Your Community, maintaining direct strategic communication and alignment with the National CYC Board.
Lead an executive team delivering pro-bono consulting engagements for non-profit organizations and high-growth startups throughout the Lafayette and West Lafayette communities.
Spearhead business development initiatives to source and onboard client companies while expanding the chapter's professional alumni network.
Previously served as Engagement Director, streamlining the Project Manager (PM) interview and hiring pipeline, planning high-visibility campus events, and strengthening organizational brand identity.

Executive LeadershipStrategic PlanningClient AcquisitionTalent RecruitmentAlumni Relations

Project 1: Fruition Technologies — Robotics Initiative Event & Engagement Strategy

Comprehensive Strategy & Targeted Stakeholder Engagement for Robotics Program

Developed and executed a comprehensive event and marketing strategy for a community robotics initiative.
Orchestrated detailed operational planning, designed interactive attendee engagement frameworks, and deployed targeted outreach campaigns to maximize participation and impact.
Aligned logistical execution with innovative engagement tactics to elevate community involvement, reinforce brand presence, and foster lasting stakeholder connections.

Event StrategyStakeholder EngagementCommunity OutreachStrategic MarketingProject Management

Project 2: Homestead Resources — Data-Driven Service Assessment & Strategic Reform

Client-Centered Survey Analytics & Impact-Driven Service Restructuring

Led a consultant team initiative to analytically evaluate and reform Homestead Resources' community service programs.
Designed and administered comprehensive empirical surveys to former clients to assess program efficacy, gather feedback, and identify critical improvement areas.
Analyzed collected dataset to uncover key engagement trends, measure long-term social impact, and deliver actionable strategic recommendations that aligned organizational resources with community needs.

Survey AnalyticsData-Driven StrategyService AssessmentNon-Profit StrategyImpact Evaluation

Executive Presidency & Community Impact: Directing chapter operations, national board relations, client sourcing, and alumni networking to empower Greater Lafayette businesses and non-profits.

Core Technologies & Methodologies

Consult Your CommunityExecutive LeadershipPro-Bono ConsultingStrategic PlanningData-Driven EvaluationSurvey AnalyticsClient SourcingCommunity Outreach