Experiences

Impact-focused roles and outcomes.

TutorStudent Success Center @ Virginia Tech — Blacksburg, VA, USA

8/1/2025Present

  • Tutor 1:1 and small groups in Math (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Discrete) and CS (programming fundamentals, data structures/algorithms).
  • Clarify concepts, walk through coursework/problem-sets, and create mini-review materials; coach study strategies and exam prep.

Undergraduate ResearcherCliff Shaffer @ Virginia Tech — Blacksburg, VA, USA

8/1/2025Present

  • Implement Parsons problems into the OpenDSA interactive CS textbook used at VT, integrating exercise templates, grading logic, and UI hooks with existing modules (repo: OpenDSA/Parsons).
  • Write and review problem specifications, unit tests, and docs; contribute pull requests and code reviews in Git/GitHub.

Assistant Project Manager (Intern)ABE Scott Enterprises — Remote

7/1/20252025-09-01

  • Led development of public transit integration for MyRideLink app using OpenTripPlanner2 for multi-modal routing.
  • Implemented backend services in Node.js with PostgreSQL to serve accurate transit routes with Uber/Lyft fare comparisons.
  • Collaborated with React Native frontend to align APIs for real-time route and fare updates; improved backend reliability through research and package evaluation.

TreasurerHindu YUVA @ Virginia Tech — Blacksburg, VA, USA

8/1/20242025-08-01

  • Managed annual budget of $10,000; allocated resources for events and activities.
  • Administered financial operations, maintained accounts, supervised transactions, prepared reports, and handled funding requests for 4 major annual events.
  • Used SQL for transaction database management to enable accurate, accessible financial records.

Undergraduate Grading AssistantVirginia Tech — Blacksburg, VA, USA

9/1/20242025-01-01

  • Provided grading support for 2 sections of ENGE 1215 (150 students) with fair assessment and feedback.
  • Tracked student performance in Excel to ensure accuracy; coordinated within a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes.