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Want to learn more about me and my work? Here, you’ll find my professional and personal background, key accomplishments, new ideas, and where I'm headed.

I'm an Industrial Engineering & Operations Research student at Berkeley, fascinated by the intersection of systems thinking and human understanding. My work spans operational consulting through Synapse Solutions, community coordination with T.H.R.I.V.E., and design through Tring Designs.

What drives me is finding clarity in chaos and building systems that enable people to thrive. I approach challenges with discipline, lead with enthusiasm, and believe the best solutions come from understanding both the technical precision and the human elements at play.

I'm working toward roles where I can lead interdisciplinary teams and develop initiatives that blend operational excellence with genuine impact -- spaces where systematic thinking and human centered leadership serves meaningful change.

Professional

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Internships

Summer 2026

TEXTRON, BELL FLIGHT - INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING INTERN

> This summer, I'll be joining Bell Textron's Project Management team, supporting the systems that enable aircraft manufacturing for life-saving missions. From search and rescue helicopters to NASA's lunar program vehicles, Bell's 90-year legacy represents exactly where I want to apply systematic thinking -- in environments where efficeny and attention to detail directly support missions that matter. I'll be working on production planning, logistics coordination, and operational optimization in one of aerospace's most mission-critical supply chains.

Synapse Solutions

Why?

Spreadsheets have been a cornerstone of my life for years, offering endless possibilities for organization, creativity, and problem-solving. I’ve spent three years mastering both Excel and Google Sheets, learning their intricacies and discovering their full potential. What began as a way to help friends, family, and school clubs soon grew into a mission to empower others. From managing club operations to creating tools for businesses, I’ve realized that many people don’t yet see how spreadsheets can simplify their lives and drive their goals. Synapse Solutions is my way of sharing this knowledge and helping others unlock their untapped potential.

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What Synapse Solutions Does

Synapse Solutions is about creating clarity and efficiency, turning your ideas and challenges into practical, intuitive tools. From streamlining business operations to organizing club activities, we specialize in building tailored solutions that empower you to work smarter, not harder.

For Small Businesses

Running a small business means balancing a lot at once. Synapse Solutions simplifies this by transforming scattered data into clear, actionable insights. Whether you need to automate repetitive tasks, analyze sales trends, or track inventory in real-time, we provide tools that help you stay ahead. Our financial models and forecasting solutions are designed to guide informed decision-making, giving you the confidence to grow your business with precision.

For Clubs and Organizations

Clubs often juggle event planning, member engagement, and budget management. Synapse Solutions helps bring structure to these tasks with tools like membership trackers, event organizers, and financial dashboards. These solutions make it easier to focus on building community and achieving your club’s goals without being overwhelmed by logistics.

For Individuals

Every person’s needs are unique, and Synapse Solutions thrives on creating custom tools that fit those specifics. Whether you’re a student managing lab data or someone looking for a way to stay organized, we design solutions that simplify your life. From academic tools like grade calculators to personal productivity trackers, our spreadsheets are built to work the way you do.

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Our goal is to help you see the full potential of your data and tasks, offering creative, intuitive tools that save time, improve accuracy, and empower you to achieve more. Whether you’re running a business, leading a club, or managing personal projects, Synapse Solutions is here to make your vision a reality.

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Major Accomplishments

> Led businesses in improving efficiency with tailored organizational techniques, and streamlined operations across industries.

> Consulted and built operational programs for retailers, food sellers, insurance/healthcare providers, entertainment businesses, etc.

> Designed and sold workforce tracking systems to clients enhancing easability in labor tracking

> Created and sold student productivity dashboards for improved trend, goal, productivity, and assignment management

Tring Designs

Why?

Tring Designs began as a way to merge my love for craftsmanship with the principles I’d learned in school, turning discarded silverware into unique, wearable art. What started as a creative project quickly grew into a deeper exploration of engineering and problem-solving. When I couldn’t find the right tools for the job, I built my own, designing a machine to transform old silverware into rings.

Beyond the physical process, Tring Designs became a journey of self-education—learning how to manage costs, track profits, and streamline production. It’s more than just a business; it’s a reflection of my passion for creative engineering and the satisfaction of bringing ideas to life. Tring Designs allows me to explore innovative solutions while crafting something meaningful and tangible

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What Tring Designs Does

Tring Designs creates unique, handcrafted rings from reclaimed silverware, sourced from thrift stores, vintage shops, and co-ops. Each piece goes through a meticulous process—cutting, measuring, and grinding, followed by bending and shaping by hand, then polished to perfection.

Every ring tells a story, touched by families around the world, and carefully crafted to highlight its unique beauty. Tring Designs isn’t just about jewelry; it’s about breathing new life into forgotten pieces and creating wearable art that carries history and meaning.

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Products

At Tring Designs, each piece is handcrafted with care and precision, offering a unique blend of craftsmanship and history. Using reclaimed silverware, our products are designed to preserve the integrity of the original materials—no soldering involved.

What We Offer

> Classic Rings: Timeless designs available in spiraled, overlapped, or traditional ring styles, highlighting the natural beauty of each piece.

> Engraved Pieces: Personalized rings with custom engravings, perfect for meaningful gifts or keepsakes.

> Custom Designs: Work with us to create a truly unique piece. Options include bent-heart necklaces, keychain editions, or one-of-a-kind rings tailored to your vision.

> Limited Editions: Rare and vintage silverware transformed into exclusive rings, available in small batches.

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Each product carries its own story, crafted to encapsulate both beauty and functionality, blending past and present in a way that’s distinctly yours.

T.H.R.I.V.E.

Why?

T.H.R.I.V.E. was born from my belief that passion, courage, and tenacity are the keys to unlocking potential and creating opportunities. Courage empowers people to take the first step, to try—even when the outcome is uncertain. Confidence helps them keep going, which stems from comfortability in failure, learning from setbacks without being discouraged. I’ve seen how, with these qualities, people can pursue what they love and achieve more than they ever thought possible.

Not everyone has the privilege to explore their passions, especially those who face life’s challenges early on. I wanted to create a space where students can feel supported, where they see that success isn’t confined to one path, and where they’re encouraged to embrace their passions with courage, passion, and confidence.

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What T.H.R.I.V.E Does

At its core, T.H.R.I.V.E. creates a supportive community where students are encouraged to challenge themselves, embrace new experiences, and take bold steps toward their goals. It offers mentorship, resources, and programs tailored to help youth navigate their personal and professional journeys with confidence.

Whether through workshops that cultivate leadership skills, events that connect students with their peers, or individualized support that helps them overcome challenges, T.H.R.I.V.E. stands as a foundation of encouragement and empowerment. The mission is simple: to inspire today’s youth to rise above their circumstances, harness their potential, and become changemakers in their communities and beyond

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Projects

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Project Beacon - $4,886 YTD | November ‘23 - July ‘24

-Mission: Support the unhoused youth in the Santa Maria community by providing shelter, food, clothes, dry goods, and basic necessities.

-Initiated a mentorship program with The Good Samaritan Shelter, supporting 27 unhoused students with resources and guidance.

-Organized a restaurant co-op fundraiser, bringing 150+ attendees and raising $1,600—20% of total sales— for basic necessities.

-Generated and oversaw 100+ shifts/300 hours of community service across 6 bake sale events, raising $3,286 for youth support.

Project Rise | November ‘23 - Present

-Mission: Succor youth into finding their passion and mentor them into pursuing and implementing it.

-Mentored 45 students in crafting academic and extracurricular plans that align with their goals, helping them pursue their passions.

-Guided 30+ students through college essays, resumes, and scholarship applications, supporting their educational advancement.

-Tutored 75+ students in STEM subjects, leading to an ≅80% improvement rate, with ≅90% returning for additional help.

Project Access | August ‘23 - July ‘24

-Mission: Create a platform where all student demographics have the equal ability to use educational STEM opportunities.

-Launched school-wide STEM and career fairs funded by the district, providing underserved students access to hands-on learning.

-Engaged 50+ students in STEM through interactive events like paper airplane contests, connecting principles to local careers.

-Provided free SAT, ACT, and AP resources, leading weekly prep sessions to support underrepresented students.

Personal

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U.C. Berkeley Affiliated

Notable Classes

CS61a - Computer Programming : Introduced programming concepts and abstraction techniques to manage complexity, including recursion, higher-order functions, and object-oriented programming. Explored multiple paradigms and algorithm analysis through hands-on projects.

MEC85 - Solid Mechanics : Provided a foundational understanding of equilibrium in particles and rigid bodies, with applications to truss structures. Key topics included deformation, strain, and stress, as well as equilibrium equations for a continuum. Explored the theory of linear elasticity, plane stress and plane strain, and solved problems in beam bending, torsion of circular bars, and Euler buckling in elastic beams.

INDENG 172 - Probability and Risk Analysis: In progress.

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Activities

As of August 27, 2025, I switched my major from Engineering Physics to Industrial Engineering & Operations Research to better align with my career interests and goals. I continue to contribute to and collaborate with the Engineering Sciences community, helping foster close-knit connections and build more resources.

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SOCIETY FOR ENGINEERING SCIENCES

Secretary, Treasurer / 8.27.25 - present.

>Student organization supporting Berkeley's interdisciplinary Engineering Science majors -- students exploring the intersection of engineering methods with physics, math, and advanced sciences. The club fosters community among students pursuing these rigorous, multi-departmental programs and provides resources for those interested in careers spanning green tech, energy systems, research, and graduate study.

>I manage the club's $20,000 annual budget, allocating funding for faculty seminar series, coordinating travel logistics for visiting speakers, and maintaining detailed financial tracking systems through my favorite thing, spreadsheets. Beyond the numbers, I help maintain the organization's vision and foster connections within our interdisciplinary engineering community.

EPSILON PI

Treasurer / 8.27.24 - present.

> The Engineering Physics Honor Society. Run by students for students, we foster a strong community by promoting research, career exploration, and public interest in the field of Engineering Physics. We host Nobel Laurette Seminars, faculty gatherings, and peer advising for this low-resource major

> I handle the club’s finances, managing budgets and navigating ASUC funding processes while raising money through the annual Big Give. In our small, collaborative club, I also contribute to developing and implementing new ideas, working closely with other members to strengthen our community and achieve our goals.

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Research and Projects

T.H.R.I.V.E AT BERKELEY

Founder, President.

Jobs / Other Experience

Restaurant Industry

There's something about restaurant work that makes everything clear. Every decision has immediate consequence -- organization becomes hospitality, efficiency becomes care, anticipation becomes the difference between good service and a guest feeling like they're the only person in the room.

I approach service the way I approach everything: read the room, stay three steps ahead, leave an impression marked by personal connection. I love curating recommendations that feel specific to each guest, noticing what they need before they have to ask, working through the controlled chaos of peak service where stress becomes focus and every detail matters. The best nights are when someone leaves feeling seen -- not just served -- because you gave them everything you had.

Because of my dedication to my job, its pay will allow me to graduate debt free.

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REVIVAL BAR AND KITCHEN

Lead Server / 10.31.24 - present / Berkeley, CA.

> California farm-to-table cuisine with seasonally driven menus featuring locally sourced ingredients, fresh seafood, housemade pizzas, and beautiful craft cocktails -- all with an emphasis on sustainable, ethical sourcing.

> I started at Revival as a food runner late 2024, learning every dish down to the smallest garnish -- if something was missing even the tiniest detail, I caught it. By early 2025, I'd earned the opportunity to serve, and within a month was promoted to senior server. A few weeks later, I became Lead Server -- one of only two in the restaurant -- and proved I had the skills to expedite.

Expediting at Revival is unlike anywhere else. It's old school: no screens, no POS system, no help, just you, the kitchen, and a bell to call your runners. One ticket prints for Expo, and the entire kitchen relies on you to call the sequence -- what fires when and with what, how many total, what modifications go where, how to orchestrate 100+ tickets moving at once. The trust placed in Expo is absolute. They don't let just anyone stand there, and there's a reason why. It's the most difficult, high-pressure position in the restaurant, and mastering it means you've proven you can hold the line when everything's happening at once.

Revival operates on a competitive standard -- servers who don't maintain high sales and guest satisfaction don't last. As the youngest on the team, I hold my own by consistently managing the largest sections (15 tables or 50 guests), running private parties solo, and maintaining the highest tip average and sales per cover. Weekend nights mean quadruple or more seating the entire shift -- controlled chaos where organization, anticipation, and focus determine whether you sink or thrive. I've learned to excel in exactly that environment, proving myself not through seniority but through results that speak for themselves every shift.

TRATTORIA ULIVETO

Busser, Host / 8.01.23 - 6.01.24 / Santa Maria, CA.

>Authentic Italian fine dining restaurant in Santa Maria led by Calabrian-born Alfonso Cutir, featuring traditional Italian dishes made from scratch -- house-made pasta, wood-fired pizzas, fresh pasta dishes like ravioli and gnocchi, grilled meats, and original desserts -- paired with an extensive wine list of local Santa Maria Valley wines and seasonal craft cocktails.

>This is where I fell in love with hospitality. Too young to serve at the time, I worked as a busser, but guests didn't seem to care about the title -- they'd ask to sit in my section anyway. The guests, a comical number of times, always said I looked like Leif Garrett, and I learned that great service isn't about what's written on your badge, it's about how you make people feel. I built relationships with regulars that outlasted my time there -- some have even come to visit me in Berkeley, 5 hours away!

Hobbies, Interests, and Goals

HOBBIES

I get restless if I'm not making something. Right now that means turning vintage silverware into rings, finding a reason to use wood for a solution to small inconcviences, or experimenting with custom terrariums. I shoot a 65lb compound bow because there's something satisfying about the focus required -- everything else disappears for those few seconds. Ping pong brings out my competitive side in ways that surprise people; I love the speed of it, reading my opponent's next move before they make it -- which surpassingly burns a lot of calories. I'm always hunting for the best coffee shops in Berkeley, carrying my camera to catch moments that feel alive, or hiking foggy trails when I need to think clearly. And I love to read (when I have the time) -- mostly psychological thrillers or anything that tickles my brain.

INTERESTS

I'm endlessly curious about people. Not in a clinical way, but genuinely -- what drives their decisions, how patterns emerge in behavior that most people miss; I see patterns everywhere and I've realized that with a good enough understanding of someone, everything becomes predictable. That curiosity probably comes from growing up having to read rooms for survival, but now it's just how I see the world. I love when technical problems intersect with human ones, when you need both logic and empathy to find the right answer. Give me a complex system to untangle or a challenge that requires understanding both the data and the people behind it, and I'm fully engaged.

GOALS

I want to lead teams doing work that actually matters -- not optimizing spreadsheets for the sake of efficiency, but building systems that enable people to thrive. I'm still exploring which industries resonate most, but roles like Business Operations Analyst really appeal to me once I graduate. I know it involves coordinating complex moving parts while never losing sight of the humans at the center. Long-term, I hope to earn my MBA and work toward a position like COO -- being the person who helps organizations see possibilities they didn't know existed and builds the teams to make them real. But right now I'm focused on finding opportunities that challenge me to grow and learning from people who are excellent at what they do, all while studying at one of the best universities in the world.

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Community Involvement

ROTARY

Rotary International is a global network of service-minded individuals committed to creating positive change in their communities and around the world. My journey with Rotary began through the Interact Club in high school, where I discovered a passion for service and community. I started attending Thursday morning meetings and quickly fell in love with the people and their mission. The Rotarians became my second family—offering unwavering support, sharing wisdom, and encouraging my ideas. From casual coffee outings to major service projects, their guidance has shaped my personal and professional growth.

Through Rotary, I’ve been honored to have been supported to create and contribute to such meaningful initiatives:

-Distributed food to 7,600 families over 20 events with the Santa Barbara County Food Bank.

-Collected over 16,000 lbs of trash Santa Maria, helping to keep city roads, freeways, basins, and parks clean

-Served as the first student judge for the Santa Maria Festival of Lights, organizing a community food drive and planning event logistics.

-Spoke at the Rotary District 5240 Conference as the first student invited to share insights on Interact and fostering future Rotarians.

-Created an event and attendance tracking system for the RHS Interact Club, later adopted by over 30 Interact clubs.

-Rotary continues to inspire and support me, and I’m proud to be part of such a dedicated and impactful community.

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Awards

Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student, 1st Place (2024)

-Awarded by the Elks National Foundation, this scholarship recognizes students from a 25,000 applicant pool based on academic achievement, leadership, and financial need.

Rotary Paul Harris Fellow (2024)

-This prestigious recognition honors individuals who have made significant contributions to their community through service and leadership. I was the 201st and youngest recipient since the club’s charter in 1905, awarded for my outstanding dedication to service and positive impact on the community.

CSF Seymour Memorial Award (2024)

-Presented by the California Scholarship Federation, this award honors students in California who demonstrate excellence in academics, leadership, and community service.

Scholarship Achievements

I’m deeply grateful to have received over $60,000 in scholarships, primarily from local organizations in the Santa Maria Valley and Santa Barbara County. This represents nearly one-third of the total scholarship funds awarded in the region and has been a significant contribution toward funding my education. These scholarships reflect not only my dedication to academics and leadership but also the incredible support from my community, for which I’m profoundly thankful.

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