About
I build front-end software and care about how it feels to use. CS + interaction design at SUNY Oswego, now at Sicura full time.
Focus
— Angular UI for compliance and security tooling
— Hackathons and student-led events (LakerHacks, MLH)
— Design systems, prototypes, and clear UX copy
Languages
HackPrinceton 2025 - Suzanne
Big Red Hacks 2025 - Bear Escape
BitCamp 2025 - AirWaves
HopHacks 2025 - Beat Boxing
Quotable
SoundSketch
HenHacks 2025 - GetterDone
Beardsley Office Hub
Beardsley Map Application
CalHacks 12.0 - VisionForge
Zyra
World's Largest Hackathon 2025 - Echochambers
LakerHacks Website
Escape Utica National
FamilyTree
Credentials
Education
B.S. Interaction Design & Computer Science (dual major)
SUNY Oswego • 2022 – 2026
3.80 GPA
HCI, front-end, and design coursework. Clubs: HCIO, CSA, hackathons.
General studies (dual-credit / associate-equivalent coursework)
Mohawk Valley Community College • 2018 – 2022
4.0 GPA
Early college credit including digital design.
Skills & Expertise
Technical Skills
Design
Development
UX Methods
Soft Skills
Experience
Associate Software Engineer
Full-time frontend role: Angular features and UI/UX for the Sicura Console (CIS, DISA STIG, NIST workflows). Ship reusable components and API-connected screens with the engineering team.
Key Achievements
- Promoted from intern; own end-to-end UI work on compliance automation
- Coordinate with backend on API integration and component patterns
Technologies & Skills
Software Engineer Intern
Built and refined Angular UI for compliance tooling; improved usability of flows around benchmarks and controls.
Key Achievements
- Implemented front-end features tied to real product APIs
- Iterated on components with design and engineering feedback
Technologies & Skills
Event Coach
Support hackathon participants and events in an MLH coaching capacity.
Key Achievements
- On-site and virtual event support for student builders
Technologies & Skills
Co-Founder & Graphic Designer
SUNY Oswego’s student hackathon: brand, visuals, and event experience.
Key Achievements
- Visual identity and collateral for a growing annual event
- Hands-on with logistics and opening/closing programming
Technologies & Skills
Student Admissions Representative
Tours, presentations, and front-desk work for prospective students and families.
Key Achievements
- Campus tours, events, scheduling, and phone support
Technologies & Skills
Graphic & UX Design Intern
Design support alongside dev and marketing: social, investor decks, and app UX prototypes.
Key Achievements
- Lead designer for social and slides; contributed to UX team prototypes
Technologies & Skills
Branding / Design Projects
Multimedia Projects
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