Graduate Research

As part of the Lucy Institute for Data & Society, I'm conducting research on NLP bias detection regarding homelessness in South Bend. We are comparing online textual biases against people experiencing homelessness (PEH) with data from cities across the United States. The dataset includes small cities such as South Bend as well as larger cities such as San Francisco. We created a lexicon of words related to PEH and are collecting data from social media (Reddit and X), newspapers, and meeting minutes.

Our research proposal paper has been accepted to IJCAI'25 and can be found here. We also have another paper with results that is currently under review. You can also read a university article detailing the project's plan within the Strategic Framework Grant here.

I am advised by Dr. Nitesh Chawla, and the project PIs are Dr. Georgina Curto Rex and Dr. Matthew Hauenstein.

Undergraduate Research

I conducted undergraduate research regarding Knowledge Graphs and Natural Language Processing at Notre Dame's Center for Research Computing. We created a Knowledge Extraction pipeline and evaluated 16 trusted, local NLP tools on FAA data. Our OMIN (Operation Maintenance Intelligence) dataset can be found here. Our research article is currently pending publication. The projects are funded by the Office of Naval Research and service the DoD.

Qualcomm Internships

I have enjoyed getting to intern at Qualcomm over the past three summers.

Summer of 2021

I created a dashboard for the audio team to improve the functionality of the KATS (Kymera Automated Test Systems) framework. As a result, the team uses this display on a daily basis. This project utilized Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Jinja, and Bootstrap.

Summer of 2022

I created unit tests in C# for QACT (Qualcomm Audio Calibration Tool). As a result, the team is able to check code functionality easily prior to a new release.

Summer of 2023

I transitioned the team's build system to CMake. This allows the code to be run across different platforms, reducing build time while improving efficiency for unit test analysis.

The Impact of Teaching

I enjoy helping others in computer science and in all areas of life. Whether it is helping a student 1:1 or teaching thousands of students and subscribers through my YouTube videos, I enjoy making a difference however I can. I'm grateful to use my skills to help others succeed. Also, feel free to dive into these Python and C courses if you would like to get started!

Student Government

AI Innovation Council

With the rise of AI, it is critical for the University of Notre Dame to pave the way. As part of the AI council, I have the privilege of being the student representative and am part of the decision-making process. By utilizing AI as a force for good, we can advance research as well as teaching and learning. The AI Innovation Council (formerly called the Notre Dame Generative AI Taskforce (GAIT)) published recommendations that can be found here.

Graduate: Academic Affairs Committee

As a first-year graduate student, I have the pleasure of serving on the Academic Affairs committee. Additionally, I am the student representative on the AI Innovation Council (formerly GAIT).

Undergraduate: Departments of Technology and Faith

During my junior and senior year, I had an active role in the technology department. I worked to create a prototype wait time tracker for the University Counseling Center. Furthermore, I helped create a volunteering system to allow students to find opportunities in the greater South Bend community.

I also served as an undergraduate student representative on the Notre Dame Generative AI Taskforce where we worked to implement AI guidelines that will lead the university to success.

Technology and Catholicism

At the University of Notre Dame, I am have started the Technology and Catholicism Club of Notre Dame. We have conversations with undergraduate and graduate students on how technology can align with our Catholic values. More information can be found here.

Campus Ministry

I have enjoyed guiding others along their faith journey as a sponsor/godparent through the RCIA, Short Course, and OCIA processes since 2022. I have also had the opportunity to serve as a Hospitality Minister and altar server at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.

National Running Club Database

In 2024, I was part of a group project that created the National Running Club Database. More information can be found on the about page of the National Running Club Database.

Running Club

I have enjoyed getting to race and lead the team as part of the Notre Dame Running Club! As race coordinator, I expanded our race schedule, started working to create our first ever home meet, created a results database, and a team blog. I'm excited to help our team continue to grow as the first ever media chair! I enjoy being able to run every day, and currently have one of the top 3,000 running streaks in the world, over 1,000 days and counting!

The Observer

I have enjoyed taking photos for the Notre Dame Observer. I have taken photos for various sports including soccer, hockey, cross country, and track & field. Highlights include the 2024 NCAA Cross Country Nationals and the 2025 Sugar Bowl. Select photo albums can be found on my photography page.

Stanford Hall

During my undergrad, I was proud to call Stanford Hall home! It is great to welcome freshmen and share in a great dorm culture! I enjoy helping make the hall a better place and by welcoming people to Mass as Stanford Hall Sacristan and Greeter!

Robotic Football

On the Robotic Football Team, we build robots and compete in a national competition each year. As an upperclassman on the code team, I enjoy helping to teach underclassmen how to program the robots in Python. I also have enjoyed being an officer for the past two years!

Engineering Leadership Council

During my undergraduate time at Notre Dame, I enjoyed planning events for the engineers. As the fundraising and concession stands chair on the Engineering Leadership Council, I loved getting to coordinate opportunities for my fellow engineers.

Alumni Mentoring

I've enjoyed serving as an alumni mentor for the Notre Dame Prep FIRST Robotics and CyberPatriot teams. Through helping high school students on the Killer Bees Robotics Team, I've shown others the impact that coding can have during competitions.