Emory University
Expected May 2028M.S. Computer Science
About
I am a Computer Science student and software developer with experience building full stack web applications, interactive games, and user focused digital experiences. I enjoy turning ideas into functional systems and improving them through iteration.
What I focus on
- Clean structure and readable code
- Real projects that work end to end
- User experience and performance
What I am building
- SENTINEL: AI presidential decision support system
- HAX Lab research: Lyris, Icon History, Collision Course (VR)
- Roar & Rhythm: creative platform for MSU Poet Club
Education
Computer Science training with a focus on building real systems.
Morgan State University
May 2026B.S. Computer Science · GPA: 3.8 / 4.00 · Magna Cum Laude
Experience
NSF-funded AI research, teaching, and community work in computer science.
Digital Scholarship Assistant
Sep 2026 – Present- Support digital scholarship initiatives at Emory, working at the intersection of technology, research, and education
- Collaborate with the ECDS team on interdisciplinary projects
- Develop and apply technical skills across digital tools, emerging technologies, and research-focused applications
Morgan State University
Developer — GUARD Project
Jun 2026 – Sep 2026- Built a 9-section site for GUARD, NSF-funded AI bias research (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flask)
- Achieved a 95/100 accessibility score
- Cut bias-flagged responses from 51% to 0%
- Work contributing toward a paper and a Morgan State feature
Teaching Assistant — Database Design
Jan – May 2026- Guided 38 students through ER modeling, normalization, and SQL (DDL/DML)
- Led review sessions and gave feedback on schema design and coursework
- Contributed to an 84% class grade average
Research Assistant — HAX Lab
May 2025 – Present- Led Icon History: interactive museum with 7 rooms, 9 mini-games, and 2 AI chatbots, being prepared for usability testing (Flask, JavaScript, Claude API, UI/UX)
- Developed Lyris: AI music and poetry companion with 6 integrations (Spotify, Genius, TTS, image/song generation) and voice input, contributing toward a future research paper (Next.js, TypeScript, Claude API, Firebase)
- Developed and evaluated Collision Course: VR concussion simulation with 30 screens, 2 quiz flows, and 2 scenarios, unit tested with 6 users, currently being prepared for usability testing (Unity, C#, JSON)
- Mentored 1,500+ middle/high school students through CodeBears (mBot, computer vision, ML lessons) to expand STEM exposure for Baltimore youth
- Supported the Inaugural HBCU Brain Drone Race, a first-of-its-kind HBCU event — logistics, drone testing, calibration, and backup operator training, reaching 250+ attendees
Projects
Selected work. Click a project to see details, screenshots, and links.
SENTINEL
AIUnified a 5-person Agile team's features into a demo-ready presidential briefing system — built 7 of 37 AI agents, a live threat dashboard, and a global radar map.
- Python
- React
- Vite
- Google Cloud
- FRED API
SocialSense AI
AI · VR1st place AI social coaching platform built with a 4-person team — voice coaching, sentiment review, safe-zone heatmaps, and a Meta Quest 3 prototype.
- React
- Vite
- Supabase
- Unity
- Convai
- Web Speech API
Icon History
AI · WebInteractive museum web experience built at the HAX Lab — 7 themed rooms, 9 mini-games, and 2 AI chatbots guiding visitors. Preparing a usability study.
- Flask
- JavaScript
- Claude API
- UI/UX
Lyris
AIAI music and poetry companion with 6 integrations (Spotify, Genius, TTS, image and song generation) and voice input. Contributing toward a research paper.
- Next.js
- TypeScript
- Claude API
- Firebase
Collision Course
VRVR concussion simulation with 30 screens, 2 quiz flows, and 2 scenarios — unit tested with 6 users. Preparing a usability study.
- Unity
- C#
- JSON
Roar & Rhythm
Web AppFull-stack creative platform for Morgan State's MSU Poet Club community of 100+ members, supporting creative content sharing and engagement.
- PHP
- MySQL
- JavaScript
StepX Sneaker Store
Web AppFull stack sneaker store with CRUD, 4 core features including cart and favorites, and dynamic account-based storage.
- PHP
- MySQL
- JavaScript
- HTML
- CSS
CentSei
Mobile · AIContributed to a 4-person team building CentSei, an AI-powered financial coaching app for college students, using Expo and TypeScript in an Agile/Scrum environment.
- Expo
- TypeScript
- Backend API
Meta VR Headset Research
Research · VRComparative analysis of Meta Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest Pro — hardware specs, comfort, immersion, and best-use scenarios for developers, educators, and enterprise.
- Technical Writing
- VR Hardware
- Comparative Analysis
Unity Cloud Services Guide
Research · UnityComprehensive setup guide and best practices for Unity Cloud Services — covers Cloud Build, Cloud Save, DevOps version control, and Asset Manager, with troubleshooting and pricing breakdowns.
- Unity Cloud
- Plastic SCM
- Team Workflows
- Technical Writing
AudioVista
AI · WebInteractive music data visualization platform that turns songs, artists, lyrics, listening habits, and music trends into clear visual insights, including NLP-based lyric emotion analysis.
- Next.js
- TypeScript
- Tailwind CSS
- Recharts
BitFit
MobileTwo-part Android health tracking app — Part 1 logs daily water intake with a RecyclerView-backed list and local persistence; Part 2 adds calorie tracking with a fragment-based dashboard and Bottom Navigation.
- Kotlin
- Android SDK
- Fragments
FlixsterPlus
MobileAndroid app for browsing movies currently playing in theaters, pulling live data from The Movie Database API with a responsive RecyclerView layout and Glide-powered poster loading.
- Kotlin
- Android SDK
- TMDb API
- Glide
Bloomberg BBIT Learning Labs
TrainingWorked through Bloomberg's BBIT technical training curriculum — hands-on labs spanning portfolio management, processes and multi-threading, message queuing (RabbitMQ), and web development.
- Web Development
- RabbitMQ
- Concurrency
CoverCrazy
Web AppWeb-based interactive album-cover game built on a modern frontend stack, focused on interactive game flow and user engagement.
- Next.js
- TypeScript
- Tailwind CSS
Enrollment Support & Student Service Experience Research
ResearchDocumenting observations and service-flow issues connected to student support systems — Bear Essentials, QLess, Morgan Gateway, and Self Service Banner — written up in LaTeX using ACM formatting conventions.
- LaTeX
- ACM Format
- UX Research
Technical Skills
Languages
- Python
- Java
- C#
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- PHP
- SQL
- HTML/CSS
- Kotlin
Frameworks & Tools
- React
- Next.js
- Flask
- Expo
- Vite
- Unity
- Node.js
- Docker
- Git / GitHub
- VS Code
- MAMP
Databases · Cloud · APIs
- MySQL
- Firebase
- Supabase
- Google Cloud
- OpenAI API
- Claude API
- Linux / Bash
Awards & Activities
Recognition, hackathons, and student org involvement.
Awards
- 1st Place — PROPEL Center Future of Tech Innovation Challenge (Mar 2026)
- SCMNS Graduating Senior Honors Recognition (May 2026)
- Dean's List — 7 semesters (Spring 2023 – Spring 2026)
- TEACH Grant Recipient
Extracurricular
- Hackathons: BE Smart 2025, MorganHacks 2025 / 2026
- CRA Research Showcase: Team lead and poster presenter
- Member: SACS · NSBE (2026 attendee) · ColorStack
Press & Media
Articles, features, and media mentions.
Morgan State University News
"They Built the Future—and Won: Morgan Students Capture National AI Innovation Title" — coverage of Team HAX Lab's 1st-place win at the PROPEL Center Future of Tech Innovation Challenge.
HBCU Buzz
"Morgan State Students Win National AI Innovation Challenge With SocialSense AI" — feature on the team's $35,000 grand-prize win.
Black Enterprise
"Propelling Toward the Future: HBCU Students Design AI-powered Solutions" — national coverage of the winning SocialSense AI team.
NSF TRAILS Institute
"Team HAX Lab Wins National AI Innovation Challenge" — recognition from the NSF Institute for Trustworthy AI in Law & Society.
Black Engineer (USBE & IT)
"Drones at the Forefront" — coverage of the Inaugural HBCU Brain Drone Race, which I helped plan and run as part of the HAX Lab team (logistics, drone testing, and calibration).
Morgan State University News
"Morgan Students Discover New Pathways via UCLA Partnership" — coverage of the week-long SCMNS trip to UCLA I took part in, touring labs and the Ralph J. Bunche Center.
Gallery
Photos from events, mentoring, and milestones.
Contact
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