Experience
Engineering, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and social impact—applied across startups, research, and advocacy.
Over the past decade, I’ve worked across engineering, business, and design, often at their intersection. My experience spans software, mechanical engineering, sustainability research, and social entrepreneurship, guided by a commitment to building responsibly and leading with purpose.
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Otanu is a social platform designed to foster civil, face-to-face conversation across differences, grounded in behavioral science and real-world human connection. As Co-Founder & COO, I lead the company’s strategy, product vision, and execution at the intersection of technology, psychology, and social impact.
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Design, prototype, and fabricate systems for hydroponic shipping-container farms. Co-developed the Urban Farming 101 curriculum and provided startup consulting support.
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Co-founded a social-impact startup developing drone-mounted sensor kits and AI software for landmine detection. Led business development, prototyping, fundraising, and operations.
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Collaborated on sustainability initiatives including the Net Zero Accelerator program and statewide green building efforts.
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Oversaw pilot project development at the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI), managing outreach and deployment.
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Conducted research on advanced water treatment systems and filtration technologies.
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Developed QA protocols and collaborated with an international software team on debugging, UX design, and feature expansion.
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Prepared and preserved biological specimens for research and public exhibition.
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Supported internal web and application development, market research, and sprint documentation.
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Tested mobile application prototypes and generated market research and monetization analyses.
Assisted artists in glassblowing, supported educational programs, and helped build the organization’s online presence.
Maintained campus technology infrastructure and supported hardware, network, and 3D printing systems.
To date, I have created and fabricated over 300 original designs. Please contact me if you are interested in any of the models or would like custom work.
I welcome thoughtful, purpose-driven outreach and aim to ensure inquiries are routed appropriately.
