Steve

Hey, I'm Steve. 👋

Computer Science graduating senior at RIT. I graduate in May 2026 with a 3.85 GPA, seeking full-time software engineering roles.

Get to Know Me

Who am I?

I am a graduating CS student who cares about creating meaningful impact through technology. Impact doesn't have to be for the masses; it can be for a single person or the people I care about. I aim to create a community where everyone cares about others' well-being and happiness.

Fun Facts

I was born in Venezuela, completed my primary education (grades 1–7) in China, and have navigated my secondary and higher education in the U.S. Living across three continents as a hard-of-hearing individual has given me wide world view.

Beyond the résumé

My time at RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) and the Computer Science House (CSH) shaped my belief that innovation is most effective when it is inclusive and for the common good. I am driven by the desire to create environments where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging and empowerment.

Work Experience

Jan 2026 - Present

Full-Stack Developer (Personal Project)

Architected a production-ready full-stack e-commerce platform with Next.js 14, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL. Containerized with Docker and deployed on Railway with automated CI/CD via GitHub Actions. Built RESTful API layer handling authentication, cart management, product CRUD, and analytics endpoints. Implemented complete order lifecycle with admin receipt review panel and Cloudflare R2 for file storage.

Next.js • TypeScript • PostgreSQL • Prisma • Docker • Railway • Cloudflare R2 • GitHub Actions • CI/CD
Jul 2025 - Dec 2025

Embedded Software Engineer @ Waygate Technologies (Baker Hughes)

Engineered automated data processing and CI/CD pipelines to track production quality metrics, reducing manual inspection overhead. Trained OCRNet with NVIDIA TAO to detect defects in industrial X-ray workflows. Built and deployed computer vision models into production testing environments using DirectML and C++ inference pipelines. Developed 4 automation test cases for pipeline validation and analyzed large-scale inspection data to identify failure patterns.

C# • C++ • Python • NVIDIA TAO • DirectML • Computer Vision • CI/CD • OCRNet
Jun 2024 - Sep 2024

Jr. Software Developer @ Tive Technology

Developed 4 mobile app features using Flutter and Android Studio, reaching 1,000+ active users. Designed 6 clean, responsive UI pages following Material Design guidelines. Built backend services with Firebase including Firestore data modeling, Authentication, and Security Rules. Developed and maintained RESTful APIs with SpringBoot for server-side business logic.

Flutter • Dart • Android Studio • Firebase • Firestore • SpringBoot • REST APIs
Sep 2023 - May 2024

Research Assistant @ RIT CAIR Lab

Implemented a real-time transcription web service integrating Google Cloud Speech-to-Text with prosody and emotion analysis to assist deaf and hard-of-hearing users. Collected and analyzed experiment data comparing traditional vs. affective captioning systems. Analyzed eye-tracker data using Python and contributed findings to a paper presented at the ASSETS conference. Built the frontend interface using React and Vue.js for live captioning visualization.

Python • Java • React • Vue.js • Google Cloud API • Speech-to-Text • Eye-Tracking
Sep 2022 - Jul 2023

Research Assistant @ RIT Global Cybersecurity Institute

Performed statistical analysis and processing on MITRE threat alerts to identify security patterns. Set up space cyber-physical simulations with NS-3 for satellite communication and motion modeling. Analyzed real-time satellite motion and communication systems using MATLAB and C++.

MATLAB • Python • C++ • NS-3 • Satellite Communications • Security
May 2022 - Jul 2022

Research Intern @ Tufts University

Optimized properties of novel polymers using gradient descent algorithms in MATLAB and C++. Applied object-oriented class structure and documentation practices to the Morpho-Lang compiler project. Solved compiler and modular design problems for Morpho-Lang, an open-source scientific computing language. Assembled a research poster presented to material science experts.

MATLAB • C++ • Machine Learning • Compiler Design

Projects & Experiments

Aug 2023 - Dec 2024

4G LTE Unlimited Distance Drone

Built a fully programmable 4G LTE drone using Raspberry Pi with internet-based communication for beyond-visual-line-of-sight operation. Implemented server communication for real-time image segmentation and autonomous navigation commands. Integrated PixHawk flight controller with ArduPilot for stabilized flight and Sixfab 4G LTE cellular hat for connectivity.

Python • Raspberry Pi • ArduPilot • PixHawk • Computer Vision • IoT
2022

KittyFan — Persistence of Vision Display

Created a persistence of vision (POV) display using programmable LED strips and 3D-printed rotating hardware. Implemented mathematical visual logic using Calculus II for image rendering on a spinning display.

Python • Raspberry Pi • 3D Printing • Electronics
2024 — Present

NeuralCube — Open Source Autonomous Robot

Collaborated on an open-source autonomous robot orchestrated by multi-agent LLMs for natural interaction and transparent reasoning. Deployed LLM inference serving using vLLM and SGLang for real-time model serving. Contributed to the digital twin system that maintains a continuously updated self-model for simulation-based reasoning. Integrated computer vision pipelines for visual perception and navigation.

Python • vLLM • SGLang • Multi-Agent Systems • Computer Vision • Robotics

Education

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY — Aug 2021 — May 2026

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Minor: Mathematics — GPA: 3.85/4.00

Relevant Coursework: Large Language Models, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Graphics, Data Management, VR/AR Interactive Music, Simulation & Randomness, Ethics in Leadership

Technical Skills

Languages: Python, Java, C#, C/C++, TypeScript, Dart, MATLAB, SQL Web & Mobile: Next.js, React, Vue.js, Angular, Flutter, HTML/CSS, Node.js Cloud & DevOps: Docker, GitHub Actions (CI/CD), Railway, Cloudflare R2, Firebase, Google Cloud Platform, Azure DevOps AI/ML: NVIDIA TAO, OCRNet, vLLM, SGLang, Large Language Models, Computer Vision, DirectML Databases: PostgreSQL, Prisma ORM, Firestore, MySQL Tools: Git, VS Code, Vim, Android Studio, Figma, Proxmox, Virtual Machines Hardware: Raspberry Pi, ESP32, 3D Printing (OnShape), PixHawk, ArduPilot, Sixfab LTE

Leadership & Community

Aug 2021 - Present

Computer Science House (CSH)

Active member of RIT's CS-focused living-learning community. Hosted 5 technical seminars and workshops on DevOps, Linux administration, and software development to mentor peers and spread knowledge across the community.

Aug 2022 - Present

RIT Artificial Intelligence Club

Member of AI enthusiast community exploring active research areas in AI/ML. Participated in discussions on large language models, computer vision, and autonomous systems while collaborating on group projects.