Education
University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign
B.S. Computer Science + Animal Sciences
Class of 2025
Edina Senior High School
High School Diploma
Class of 2021
Work History
Animal Trainer / PetSmart
Created and managed a training class schedule. Directed training classes with up to 5 participants and their animals. Promoted classes in-store to prospective clients. Provided pertinent animal care and behavior advice to clients.
Skills Utilized: Public Speaking, Self-management, Animal Training | 07/2025 - Present
Undergraduate Researcher / University of Illinois
Conducted Deep Learning model development for Precision Livestock Farming research under Dr. Isabella Condotta. Collected video data at livestock farms for use in training novel object detection and classification models. Presented findings in UIUC undergraduate research symposiums (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025).
Skills Utilized: Python, OpenCV, PyTorch, TensorFlow, YOLOv11 | 01/2022 - 05/2025
Math Tutor / Mathnasium
Taught K-12 Math concepts. Managed teaching different material to 3-5 students at once. Assessed and reported student progress. Interacted with clients professionally.
Skills Utilized: Self-management, Client Interactions, Math Concepts | 02/2021 - 09/2021
Research & Lab Methodologies
Deep Learning Model Training
Tools: Python, Open CV, PyTorch, YOLO
Developed custom object detection and classification models to identify livestock and aquatic species. Managed large datasets, performed data augmentation, and optimized training parameters for model performance. Prepared local environments for deep learning model training in Python using YOLOv8-11.
Field Data Collection & Management
Tools: LiDAR Depth Sensor, iPad Camera
Managed and handled livestock in person while collecting data for development of novel object detection and classification models for swine. Observed biosecurity procedures for the Imported Swine Research Laboratory. Managed, prepared, and labeled collected data for use in object detection and image classification training.
