Projects

As a backend engineer and data scientist with a B.S. in Computer Science from MSU Denver (2025), I design secure, scalable, and innovative solutions. My projects span cloud-native web and mobile apps, machine learning pipelines, and ethical systems, leveraging Kotlin, Ruby on Rails, Python, and Agile methodologies. Explore my work below.

Personal Portfolio Site: A Meta Adventure in Self-Promotion

Launched on August 14, 2025, this isn’t just any project—it’s the one you’re reading right now! As a backend engineer with a flair for full-stack fun, I created this Hugo-based portfolio to showcase my skills, projects, and certifications in a clean, responsive way. Using the PaperMod theme, it’s deployed on GitHub Pages with GitHub Actions for seamless updates. Think of it as a meta masterpiece: a site that documents my work while demonstrating web dev prowess. ...

Applied Data Science Capstone – SpaceX Launch Analysis

From May 2025 to July 2025, I completed a 5-week, 45-hour capstone project for the IBM Data Science Professional Certificate as part of my B.S. in Computer Science from MSU Denver. This project analyzed SpaceX launch outcomes, building a full data science pipeline to predict mission success using Python, machine learning, and interactive dashboards. 👉 View IBM Data Science Specialization Certificate 👉 View GitHub Repository 🔍 Project Highlights Designed a Python-based data science pipeline across five weeks, integrating SpaceX REST API and web scraping. Built interactive dashboards with Plotly Dash and Folium for launch site analysis. Achieved >90% accuracy in predicting launch outcomes using machine learning classifiers. Delivered a technical presentation summarizing methodology and insights. 📦 My Role: Data Scientist Pipeline Development: Built and executed a data science workflow, from data collection to model deployment. Data Analysis: Performed web scraping, data wrangling, and exploratory analysis with Pandas and SQL. Visualization: Created interactive dashboards using Plotly Dash and Folium maps. Modeling: Developed and tuned machine learning classifiers (Logistic Regression, Decision Trees). Presentation: Authored a technical report and presentation for Coursera evaluation. This role strengthened my skills in data science, machine learning, and data visualization. ...

Cosmic Universalism: Computational Intelligence Initiative

Founded on December 27, 2024, I lead the Cosmic Universalism Computational Intelligence Initiative as its founder and Central Point of Contact (CPOC), developing ethical, scalable cloud-native systems as part of my B.S. in Computer Science at MSU Denver. Published on GitHub May 16, 2025, this initiative uses Rust, Kubernetes, and AWS to create secure, accessible tools for global impact. 👉 Explore the Cosmic Breath Time Converter 👉 View the GitHub Repository ...

Secure Access Management System

From September 2024 to December 2024, I founded and led the Secure Access Management System as part of my B.S. in Computer Science at MSU Denver. This Ruby on Rails web application implements role-based access control (RBAC), security clearance management, and accessibility-first design for secure, user-friendly workflows. 👉 View Live Application Website 👉 View GitHub Repository ▶️ Project Presentation Video 🔑 Default Login Credentials Use this seeded account to access the app for testing purposes only: ...

Auraria Mobile Parking (AMP) - Team Project

From August 2024 to December 2024, I served as Technical Lead for the Auraria Mobile Parking (AMP) project, a Kotlin-based mobile app developed for MSU Denver’s CS4360 senior course as part of my B.S. in Computer Science. AMP streamlines parking for students, staff, faculty, and visitors, reducing stress during busy campus hours. 👉 View the GitHub Repository 👉 View the User Guide 🔍 Project Highlights Led a team of six to build a mobile app in Kotlin and Android Studio, integrating APIs for real-time parking solutions. Managed collaboration via Git and ClickUp, ensuring high-quality code delivery. Tested on Android emulators and physical devices, delivering a polished presentation. Designed a scalable app with potential for broader urban mobility applications. 📦 My Role: Technical Lead Team Management: Coordinated a team of six using ClickUp and Git, reviewing and merging contributions for seamless integration. Development: Led implementation of core features, including API integrations and UI optimization. Presentation: Delivered a comprehensive project showcase to stakeholders. Quality Assurance: Enforced code reviews and documentation best practices. This role sharpened my skills in Agile and Feature-Driven Development (FDD). ...