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ABOUT ME
ABOUT ME
I am a Cognitive Systems graduate from the University of British Columbia specializing in visual cognition and the mechanisms that underlie intelligent behavior.
My single overriding career objective is to solve problems. I am especially interested in ways we can design intelligent systems that maximize their benefit to humanity while mitigating the economic disparities that typically accompany such developments.
My professional experience to date encompasses a wide array of sectors, including: immigration law, vision research, data analysis, business development, photography, and international academic exchange.
In 2022, I backpacked the Andes Mountains and Amazon Rainforest to Macchu Picchu, documenting indigenous communities, livelihoods, and practices. In 2022/2023, I lived in Japan, working as a language instructor with the Japanese government. I travel because I am infinitely curious about the world we live in, and am passionate about how storytelling methods are used to induce a sense of responsibility and respect for peoples, cultures, and the natural world.
As of January 2025, I am working as a case manager and legal assistant at an immigration law firm and will begin my Juris Doctor (J.D.) candidacy in September.
Education
Education
The University of British Columbia
B.A. Cognitive Systems - Cognition and Brain
2022
Andrew Wade Memorial Award in Visual Analytics (2022)
Issued by University of British Columbia · May 2022
Software
Software
IBM SPSS
RStudio
G*Power
Figma
Python
Node.js
Javascript
Heroku CLI
Git
Firebase
Google Analytics
Adobe Creative Suite
Excel Analysis Suite
IBKR Workstation
Salesforce
Operational Experience
Operational Experience
Visual Analytics
Human-Computer Interactions
Business Development
Research
Data Analysis
Equities and Equity Derivatives
UX/UI Design
Marketing
Academic Writing
Leadership
Public Speaking
Strategic Planning
Photography
Videography
Scuba Diving
Storytelling
Relevant Courses Taken
Relevant Courses Taken
Biomedical Ethics
Brain Dysfunction and Recovery
Brain and Behavior
Cognitive Neuroscience
Cognitive Processes
Computation, Programs, and Programming
Creative Writing
Differential/Integral Calculus
Statistics for Applications
Language and Linguistics
Biological, Social, and Cognitive Psychology
Microeconomics/Macroeconomics
Research Methods
Symbolic Logic
Projects
Projects
Event-Related Potentials (ERPs) as an Objective Measure for mTBI
Event-Related Potentials (ERPs) as an Objective Measure for mTBI
I proposed an experimental method to examine the utility of event-related potentials (ERPs) and how they can serve as a functional component of the diagnostic process. This document was written for an undergraduate research seminar course at the University of British Columbia and has been uploaded for online reading.
10.6084/m9.figshare.14072444.v2
Priming is Affected when Navon Dimensions are Modified: Examining Visual Search Performance
Priming is Affected when Navon Dimensions are Modified: Examining Visual Search Performance
I used a between-subjects design to prime participants with visual Navon figures spanning three different experiment conditions: control (baseline), resized, and respaced. A visual search task was used to gauge low-level perceptual biases. Statistical analysis was performed with IBM SPSS and R.
Highly significant differences between average response times, search slope, and baselines were observed across all three experiment conditions, indicating that Navon effects spanning different figure dimensions are not generalizable.
Sponsoring Lab: UBC Visual Cognition Lab
Supervisor: Dr. Ronald Rensink
Concussion Diagnosis Project
Concussion Diagnosis Project
Directed and oversaw a team of 10 RAs looking into novel methods for objective mTBI diagnosis, treatment, and recovery
Analyzed over 70 literature publications investigating ERPs, BOLD response, eye-tracking, and other indicators
Facilitated open collaborations with researchers, institutions, and local organizations, including Dr. Ryan D'Arcy (HealthTech Connex) and Dr. David Howell (UC Denver)
Launched project webpages where PI profiles and awareness campaigns could be published for public outreach
Hobbies
Hobbies
Adventure Travel (hiking, alpine sports, scuba diving, solo travel)
Featured by Beautiful Destinations, Machu Picchu Reservations, and the Japan National Tourism Organization
PADI-certified scuba diver / underwater photography
Fitness (strength training, Hatha / Vinyasa Yoga)
Equities and Equity Derivatives
Return-on-investment (ROI) of 110% for 2020
Led intro-to-investing workshops for residents at UBC
Interviewed by Gunjan Banerji of the Wall Street Journal for a piece on the rise of amateur options trading
Music (piano, digital production)
Mixcraft, FL Studio, Ableton Live, and Audacity
Royal Conservatory of Music: Piano Certification - 10
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