Hi, I'm Steve
passionate about machine learning, high performance computing, and robotics.
curious about neuroscience and innovative urban development.
Education
- The University of ChicagoExpected 2025(Joint) MS in Computer ScienceChicago, IL
GPA: 3.53
Relevant Courses:
- Time Series Analysis and Stochastic Processes
- The University of ChicagoExpected 2025BA in Computer Science and BA in Economics Spec. BusinessChicago, IL
GPA: 3.53
Relevant Courses:
- Operating Systems
- Math Foundations for ML
- Data Intensive Computer Systems (PhD)
- Algorithmic Game Theory (PhD)
Experience
University of Chicago Department of Computer ScienceMarch 2024 - PresentResearcher (Actuated Experience Lab)Chicago, IL- Improved performance for LLM robot control by 32% through advanced prompting and PyTorch fine-tuning
- Developed a web application for users to enter movement and shape requests for a multi-robotic system
GoogleAugust 2024 - October 2024Software Engineering Intern (Spanner Team)Cambridge, MA- Increased named schema testing speed by 95% by implementing the feature in a database emulator in C++
- Increased user-defined function testing speed by 95% by implementing the feature in a database emulator in C++
Two SigmaMay 2024 - August 2024Software Engineering Intern (Network Software Engineering Team)New York, NY- Built a data center visualization app providing analytics such as device count, temperature, and power use using React
- Enhanced parallel processing efficiency in an inventory service by migrating the backend from Python to Go
- Developed 5+ gRPC endpoints using Go to provide device data and data visualization support
- GoogleApril 2023 - July 2023Software Engineering Intern (Gemini AI Team)New York, NY
- Optimized LLM task performance by 66.21% through experimenting with advanced prompt tuning in Google Colab
- Created 5+ UI components utilizing Angular to call the backend using gRPC and enable client interaction with LLMs
- Developed 9+ gRPC endpoints on the backend utilizing C++ and Python to call LLMs and modify SQL databases
ChicagoDAOMarch 2022 - April 2023Software Engineer (Board)Chicago, IL- Managing a team of 4 by incorporating the Agile methodology Scrum using Jira Software and Google Meet
- Constructing 70% of the React frontend and 50% of the Rocket and MongoDB backend for the group’s Resume Book
- Collaborating on the operations team for the group’s upcoming $1.2 million web3 conference
Launch HouseFebruary 2022 - March 2022Member Los Angeles, CA- Participated as member of Launch House, formerly funded by a16z
- Launch House was previously a community for founders to learn and grow their businesses
MetaAugust 2022 - October 2022CS Above & Beyond Fellow Menlo Park, CA- Attending weekly development workshops geared towards enhancing knowledge of programming fundamentals
- Collaborating with industry-leading software engineers to master essential data structure and algorithm skills
Sei LabsMarch 2022 - July 2022Software Engineer San Francisco, CA- Integrated 2+ cryptocurrency wallets into the platform Vortex to create a derivatives trading experience
- Built a Typescript SDK with 20+ functions to make gRPC calls and send messages to the Cosmos’ blockchain Sei
- Developed the Falcon Wallet Chrome extension and mobile app used by 1000+ users with React and React Native
- Increased the number of compatible wallet types by 50% for Falcon Wallet by building hardware wallet HID connectivity
Fractal FantasyFebruary 2022 - April 2022Software Engineer London, EN- Increased company visibility by 200% through creating a 3-page web app utilizing the React and ChakraUI frameworks
- Assembled 2+ functions to make JSON-RPC calls to the Solana backend using Project Serum’s Anchor library
- Constructed a cryptocurrency wallet adapter to support 6 different types of Solana wallets
Plasticity ProjectMarch 2021 - May 2021Software Engineering Intern Santa Cruz, CA- Constructed 20% of the frontend by developing the landing page using AngularJS and IonicUI
- Developed the backend using Node.js/Express.js and the database using MongoDB for the transfer of image data
- Created 10+ REST API endpoints to connect to the frontend
Harris School of Public PolicyJanuary 2021 - March 2021Software Engineering Intern Chicago, IL- Built 20+ email components using HTML, CSS, and Javascript used in the school newsletter
- Imported email components into Hubspot (CRM) to send to multiple marketing lists
Talks and Papers
- A Primer On InitializationTalkCppCon 2024
A lightning talk on initialization techniques in C++ presented at CppCon 2024.
Awards
- University Award ($20,000) — Solana Grizzlython2023
Won the University Award for building the best project by students in the Solana Grizzlython hackathon: Digidivers.
- 2nd Place of Decentralized Wireless (DeWi) Track ($500) — Solana Sandstorm Hackathon2023
Won second place for building a peer to peer market place that allows users with IoT devices to connect to a LNS (LoRaWAN Network Server) and sell their data to buyers.
- 3rd Place — Global Investment Contest2020
Pitched a portfolio of stocks and ETFs focused on sustainable and impact investing, achieving third prize in the 2020 Global Investment Contest.
Projects
Device Link — Peer-to-Peer IoT Data SharingTools: react, express, mongodbIoT platform linking device owners and data consumers.
TypeTrek — Actuated Typing RaceTools: arduino, express, react, 3d-printingTyping game that interacts with the physical world.
Decked Out — Presentation Generating AI Web AppTools: react, flaskCreate presentations from short prompts or essays about any topic.
Ten Takeaways — Book Summary Web AppTools: react, chakraUI, express, postgresSqlApp for tracking progress and reading books throughout the year.
Speed Typing — Typing Speed TesterTools: reactWeb app offering typing training with multiple levels to increase speed.
Terra Finder Clone — Blockchain querying applicationTools: react, chakraUIA clone of the popular (or not so much so anymore) terra finder