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PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

My Qualifications

ACE MENTOR PROGRAM, ARCHITECTURE MENTEE

OCT 2017 - MAY 2021

Extracurricular program where students are given the opportunity to shadow and learn from experts in the field of Architecture, Construction, and Engineering. Students are given mini projects and problem sets to solve within a set period. Myself, along with two other group members won the design competition at the end of the program. Click here to view certificate

INDEPENDENT BUSINESS, PRIVATE CONTRACTOR ASSISTANT

OCT 2017 - present

  • Spent 500+ hours working alongside professional contractor with home and interior renovation.

  • Worked on multi-million dollar home and complex in San Francisco, CA

  • scope of work include insulation installation, flooring, painting, electrical, and other interior repair.

  • Compiled necessary documents and record material lists and costs to review and communicate with clients

TK AUTO BODY, DATA ENTRY ANALYST

MAY 2019 -  AUG 2021

  • Input and update documents, such as invoice, into the company’s database.

  • Communicated extensively with clients in the absence of important personnel

  • Compiled all of the company’s expenditure and revenue, cache in archive, and submit annual reports to the Bureau of Automotive Repair

NANDA HOME, ARCHITECTURAL INTERN

JAN 2023 - AUG 2023

  • Took part in a modern home project that is located in Los Angeles, CA

  • Participated in client meetings and incorporate design changes based on client requests and codes

  • Responsible for making changes in architectural drawings via AutoCAD and create high-quality renderings for visuals during meetings

  • Partnered with Tim Petersen Associates Inc. and acted as an intermediary between the two firms to deliver up to date design changes and ideas

  • Recommendation letter from Gauri Nanda, CEO of Nanda Home

DEWBERRY, ARCHITECTURAL INTERN

MAY 2024 - AUG 2024

  • Assisting in the design, development, and planning of residential projects in Los Angeles, CA

  • Assisted in preparation of construction documents using AutoCAD and REVIT

  • Responsible for reviewing to RFI, drafting preliminary responses for project architect’s review

  • Collaborated with team members and consultants in field surveys and inspections to gather data for project development

  • - Conducting research on building codes, material specifications, and construction-related questions

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ARCHITECTURE, DESIGNER I / ARCHITECTURAL INTERN

MAY 2025 - AUG 2025

  •  Contributed to the design of technically complex, performance-driven spaces, including acoustically sensitive environments
    ▪ Assisted in the design and rebuild of hillside residence in Palisades/Santa Monica area damaged by the recent wildfire
    ▪ Produced architectural drawings, digital models, and client-ready presentations, supporting projects from concept through
    development
    ▪ Assisted in design research, spatial layout studies, and detailing specific to high-performance studio environments
    ▪ Engaged directly with firm leadership, gaining insight into the operational and strategic aspects of architectural practice
    ▪ Helped coordinate project schedules, deliverables, and client communications, contributing to smooth workflow across
    small, focused teams
    ▪ Visited construction sites to oversee progress and provide on-the-ground design guidance, gaining firsthand experience
    with contractor coordination and site-specific problem solving
    ▪ Participated in consultant coordination and regulatory documentation, building an understanding of code compliance and
    project logistics

STARAX (SPACE TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH AND EXPLORATION) GROUP,
FOUNDER/PRINCIPLE

MAY 2022 - PRESENT

  • Research group formed along with students from Cal Poly Pomona, USC, and UCLA

  • Conduct research on Space Architecture, extreme condition habitation, ISS living requirements aerospace technological application, and any latest updates on extraterrestrial exploration development

  • Actively promote and continuously expand our knowledge and application of artificial intelligence to enhance design concepts, streamline problem-solving, and optimize program efficiency

  • Utilize Artificial Intelligence in Grasshopper to expedite and develop complex architectural tectonic elements

  • Developed project visualizations using ChatGPT, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Maya, etc.

MYSELF

I'm currently an undergraduate at the California Polytechnic University, Pomona, majoring in Architecture. My goal is to promote the harmonization of sustainability and architecture in order to strive towards a greener futures.

I'm actively reaching out and scavenging for internships and any other forms of experiential opportunities in order to get my hands on architecture as much as possible. I'm very hardworking and will strive to meet and exceed your expectations

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CONTACT FORM

510 672 1217

RICHMOND, CA or

LA PUENTE, CA

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