experience
Professional roles and research positions.
Embedded Software Engineer — General Motors
Full-time · Jan 2026 – Present · Warren, MI · On-site
Member of the Secure Vehicle Access team within GM's embedded software division. Working on firmware and software systems that govern secure entry, authentication, and access control for next-generation vehicles.
- Developing embedded software for secure vehicle access and authentication systems
- Working with real-time firmware on automotive-grade microcontrollers
- Contributing to secure communication protocols for vehicle entry systems
Research Assistant — University of Michigan
Mechanical Engineering Department · Full-time · May 2025 – Aug 2025 · Ann Arbor, MI
Embedded hardware and firmware engineering for a Parkinson's disease rehabilitation device. Developed sensor systems and data processing pipelines to support clinical research in motor function recovery.
- Programmed microcontroller-based sensor nodes in C/C++ with SPI, I2C, and UART communication
- Built data alignment and processing scripts in MATLAB, reducing analysis time by approximately 40%
- Wrote validation plans and test documentation for cross-functional handoff to clinical teams
- Presented system-level findings and technical recommendations to mixed audiences
MITES Scholar — MIT ITES
Jun 2021 – Dec 2021 · Cambridge, MA · Hybrid
Selected for MIT Introduction to Technology, Engineering, and Science (MITES), a rigorous STEM enrichment program. Completed coursework in engineering design, data visualization, and computer-aided design while collaborating with peers on technical projects.
- Completed intensive coursework in engineering fundamentals and computational methods
- Built projects involving data visualization and CAD modeling
- Collaborated with a cohort of students on design challenges and technical presentations
education
University of Michigan College of Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Engineering — Computer Engineering · Aug 2022 – Dec 2025
Concentrated coursework in embedded systems, computer architecture, computer vision, and signal processing. Completed hands-on projects in firmware development, PCB design, and precision agriculture.