About Me
Learning by building, breaking things to understand how they work, and contributing to making the internet more secure
My Journey
I'm a Computer Science student at the University of San Francisco (2023-2027) with a passion for cybersecurity, systems programming, and building secure, scalable systems. I learn best by building — whether it's crafting security tools in Rust, optimizing low-level code in C/C++, or developing full-stack applications that solve real problems.
My technical journey spans from systems programming (file integrity monitors, BaseX encoders) to API security research (BOLA-Fuzz for authorization vulnerabilities) to full-stack development (React, Next.js, PostgreSQL). I'm particularly drawn to the intersection of security and systems — understanding how things work at a fundamental level to build better defenses.
Beyond academics, I'm an active open-source contributor and love diving into emerging tech like cryptography, quantum computing, and blockchain. Currently seeking cybersecurity internship opportunities where I can apply my skills in application security, vulnerability research, and security automation while learning from experienced security professionals.
Technical Expertise
What I'm focused on building and learning right now
Systems Programming
Building performance-critical tools in Rust and C/C++
API Security
Logic-aware vulnerability detection and authorization testing
Security Automation
Automated security testing and vulnerability scanning
Open Source Security
Contributing to security tools and community projects
What Excites Me
Technologies and topics I'm passionate about exploring
Technical Skills
Languages, frameworks, and tools I work with regularly
Leadership & Strategy
Technical Leadership
Product Strategy
Startup Operations
Programming Languages
Python
TypeScript/JavaScript
Rust
C/C++
Java
AI & Machine Learning
Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing
Deep Learning
Data Science
Modern Technologies
React/Next.js
Node.js
AI/ML Integration
Database Design
Git & DevOps
My Journey
Education, experience, and key milestones
CTO & Co-Founder
Finlingo
Leading technical strategy and development of an AI-powered financial education platform. Building scalable systems, managing technical teams, and driving product innovation in the EdTech space.
Computer Science Student
University of San Francisco
Pursuing Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with concentration in Artificial Intelligence. Balancing academic excellence with real-world startup experience. Expected graduation: Dec 2026/May 2027.
Open Source Developer
Personal Projects
Developed multiple high-impact open-source projects including Argus (file integrity monitor in Rust) and BaseX (encoding library in C). Focus on performance, security, and developer experience.
Team Member
Togo's Sandwiches
Delivered exceptional customer service in high-paced environment, handling 50+ transactions per shift. Developed strong attention to detail and communication skills that translate to technical leadership.