About Me

Software engineering came at me from left field. During my freshman year, a friend suggested I take an intro to computer science class. I had never touched code before, but I decided to give it a shot. Immediately, I fell in love, captivated by the problem solving, the balance between big-picture systems and low-level details, and all of software's broad applications. I quickly declared my CS major.

After learning the fundamentals, I found an outlet for creativity and design on the frontend side––my first couple professional roles were both frontend focused. But meanwhile I was always curious about what goes on behind the scenes. And as soon as I was introduced backend work, I was hooked by the systems-thinking involved. Bridging the gap between the technical and the human, I developed a deep appreciation for human-computer interaction through some awesome classes at Northwestern (shoutout DTR). I realized that figuring out how people work is both fascinating and necessary if you want to build solutions that resonate with real users.

Beyond software, I spend most of my time making music and pottery. I'm a singer and pianist, but my favorite part of music is arranging it––architecting the rise and fall of a piece but also drilling deep on the details of specific chords and voicings. And throughout the process, the musicians I'm arranging for remain top of mind so that I can craft an arrangement that fits the group perfectly and plays to everyone's strengths.

As a potter, I make functional work––I want to make things that people will actually use. But that's not to say there's no room for artistry. Whether it's a mug with a hand-shaped base or a donut-shaped teapot, my favorite part of ceramics is making art an integral part of daily life.

I'm a lifelong learner. I received degrees in Computer Science and Cognitive Science from Northwestern, but my curiosity extends to linguistics, neuroscience, sustainability, history, and more. I'm always seeking to broaden my understanding of the world, and I love finding ways to apply that knowledge towards meaningful impact.

What connects my work across disciplines is a focus on people. Whether I'm developing software, arranging music, or crafting pottery, I believe great solutions, in any domain, start with understanding who they're for.