TL;DR
Currently I am...
an undergraduate researcher at the NSF iBioFoundry under Dr. Huimin Zhao, developing Python orchestration tools and agentic AI systems for lab automation across a 15+ instrument workcell, finishing my B.S. in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at UIUC (graduating May 16, 2026), and serving as Director of Operations for UIUC ACHA Division I Ice Hockey.
Not so currently, I am...
a former Pharmaceutical Engineering intern at Revolution Medicines supporting drug product manufacturing, and a former Validation Engineer at Kymanox qualifying novel robotic systems under GMP/FDA guidelines.
I'm passionate about building systems that make science faster and more reliable. My work sits at the intersection of chemical engineering, software automation, and AI. I believe the next generation of laboratories will be driven by intelligent, autonomous workflows.
I bring the same intensity I have on the ice to everything I do: operating under pressure, executing as part of a team, and constantly improving. I'm driven by hard problems, good teammates, and the belief that showing up fully in academics, in research, and in athletics is its own reward.
Engineering & Automation
Python orchestration, lab automation systems, pharmaceutical manufacturing, GMP process engineering, and workcell integration.
Athletics
I play ACHA Division I ice hockey at UIUC and serve as Director of Operations, coordinating game day, fan engagement, alumni initiatives, and team partnerships.
In my free time
Building tools at the intersection of AI and science, tinkering with robotics, and finding any excuse to compete.
Work Experience
NSF iBioFoundry, Dr. Huimin Zhao Lab
Undergraduate Researcher, Lab Automation & Controls
Champaign, Illinois
Troubleshoot cross-layer equipment failures spanning electromechanical and software interfaces, including method logic, labware configuration, and scheduling dependencies. Develop Python orchestration and control logic for executable workflows with parameter validation and runtime error handling. Own end-to-end workcell development on the Tecan Fluent platform. Designed an agentic AI protocol compiler that converts plain-English experiment descriptions into multi-step, machine-readable workflows.
Revolution Medicines
Pharmaceutical Engineer, Drug Product
Redwood City, California
Built an Excel-based inventory forecasting and control dashboard supporting a $3.3M excipient procurement decision by visualizing on-hand inventory, campaign demand, and material order timing. Developed control charts and process performance summaries for 13+ tablet manufacturing campaigns across two strengths. Standardized documentation templates and reporting across DOE, clinical, and PAR deliverables.
Kymanox
Validation Engineer
Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina
Co-developed qualification protocols for a novel cleaning validation robot, contributing to User Requirement Specifications, hands-on test execution, and GMP/FDA-aligned documentation. Executed 20+ qualification protocols for automated and temperature-controlled systems. Performed root cause analysis on failure modes during iterative usability testing of an automated swabbing device.
Kymanox
Operations Data Engineer
Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina
Led a CEO-sponsored initiative to categorize 2,000+ technical deliverables, enabling standardized pricing, scoping, and capability communication across the firm. Built Smartsheet and Excel tools to track workload and surface resource risks across 50+ active projects, improving execution visibility for technical leadership.
Education
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
B.S. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, School of Chemical Sciences
Lab automation, agentic AI systems, and Python-driven workflow orchestration in the NSF iBioFoundry.
Director of Operations, UIUC ACHA Division I Ice Hockey, managing game day, alumni, and digital operations for a competitive D1 program.
Began coursework at Ohio University (Aug 2021 – May 2024) before transferring to UIUC.
Projects
Building tools at the intersection of AI, automation, and science.
Agentic Protocol Compiler
ActiveNSF iBioFoundry, Dr. Huimin Zhao Lab
An agentic AI system that converts plain-English experiment descriptions into multi-step, machine-readable workflows with supporting Python execution code for automated equipment coordination. Enables researchers to describe experimental intent in natural language and receive deployment-ready automation scripts for a 15+ instrument workcell.
Fitness Coaching SaaS Platform
ActivePersonal Project, March 2026–Present
Full-stack multi-tenant SaaS app for personal trainers and their clients. Coaches upload training programs; athletes track workouts in real time with timers, band selectors, and PR tracking. Implementing AI solutions to optimize user and trainer experience and maximize client engagement. Built and owned the entire stack from DB schema to UI.
Robot Arm Project
Coming SoonSpring 2026
A new robotics project currently in development. More details coming soon.
Technical Skills
Automation & Controls
ProficientProgramming & Modeling
ProficientFull-Stack Web Development
DevelopingAI & Agentic Systems
DevelopingData & Documentation
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