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About Me

I'm a Computer Science and Engineering student at MIT with a minor in Comparative Media Studies, expected to graduate in May 2026. As the founder of KayBer Inc., I'm passionate about creating innovative social platforms that connect people instantly through real-time technology.

My experience spans from developing educational machine learning tools for elementary students to leading robotics teams and creating engaging digital experiences. I thrive at the intersection of technology, education, and entrepreneurship.

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering

Minor in Comparative Media Studies

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Expected: May 2026

Experience

Founder – KayBer, Inc.

May 2024 – Present

Leading the development of KayBer, a real-time social platform designed to connect people instantly
Developed multiple iterations of Edge AI model that proactively detects and bans inappropriate content
Accepted into the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program

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Undergraduate Research – Educational ML Tool

May 2023 – May 2024

Created MacLea – an educational tool designed to teach students about machine learning
Managing the MacLea Development Team with Professor Vincent Monardo
Used Tensorflow, React, OpenAI's API, Pinecone, Langchain, Express, and Angular
Featured in The Tech, MIT's newspaper

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MIT Robotics Team – Computer Science Subteam

Sep 2022 – Mar 2024

Designing algorithms and pathfinding bot strategies for Harvard Pacbot competition
Worked with OpenCV library for object recognition and foreground identification
Wrote compass sensor documentation and indirect location tracking methods
Using Python with Visual Studio Code, Github Enterprise, and Git

Undergraduate Research – Computer Vision

Oct 2022 – May 2023

Researching statistical efficiency of image processing algorithm designs
Collaborating with Professor Monardo on task-oriented image reconstruction
Developing image reconstruction scripts using Pytorch, NumPy, and OpenCV

Projects

Mole Maker – 2D Chemistry Education Game

Mar 2025 – May 2025 | Godot, Game Design

Developing a 2D educational game to teach chemistry concepts through interactive play
Designed game flow, level progression, and synthesis mechanics
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for chemistry education
Created in collaboration with MIT's Educational Game Design course

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Minecraft Server – ZenithServer.net

Aug 2019 – Sep 2024 | Java, Server Management

Worked with advertising agencies for online public listing and marketing
Organized staff team into startup-style management structure
Led website creation and game level design
Programmed addons using Java and Eclipse; managed server using Filezilla FTP

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Scissor Lift

Jan 2020 – Mar 2020 | Mechanical Engineering, Robotics

Designed and created scissor lift compatible with pneumatics
Built from fully recycled parts: steel auger guides and belt doctor blade
Collaborated with robotics team members on design and testing

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FBLA – Digital Video Production

Aug 2018 – Oct 2019 | Video Production, Leadership

Competed in Digital Video Production competition through national level
Became Vice President after recruiting new members
Created award-winning digital video content

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Skills

Programming Languages

Python Java JavaScript HTML/CSS PHP XML

Frameworks & Libraries

React Angular Express TensorFlow PyTorch OpenCV Langchain

Tools & Technologies

Git/GitHub Kubernetes Docker Ansible Pinecone OpenAI API Android Studio

Game Development

Godot Game Design Unity Educational Games

Awards & Recognition

AMC 10 First Place

Ranked #1 at high school for American Mathematics Competitions

Governor's Honors Program

Finalist and attendee with major in mathematics and minor in science

Georgia Certificate of Merit Award

Recognition for academic excellence and achievement

NOCTI Certification

Workforce Competency Credential Job Certification in Computer Programming

Microsoft Office Master Specialist

Certified in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook

MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund

Accepted for KayBer Inc. development and entrepreneurship

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