Experience

My professional journey

5 Roles3 Industries3+ YearsDefense · IT · Cyber

Jan 2026 – Present

Founder

Argus Defense Systems

Full-time

San Jose, California

  • Founded a defense technology startup developing autonomous drones for GPS- and communications-denied environments.
  • Lead product vision and system architecture for vision-based autonomous ISR drone platforms.
Autonomous SystemsProduct StrategySystem ArchitectureLeadershipFundraising

IT Technician

Next Plus LLC

Full-time
  • Provided technical support and computer assistance across the organization.
  • Managed system administration, networking infrastructure, and security operations.
Windows ServerNetworkingSystem AdministrationSecurity OperationsTicketing Systems

Jan 2023 – May 2023

Certified School Passport Administrator

Global Grid for Learning | GG4L

Internship

Remote

  • Collaborated with a 10-member remote team across 3 time zones to secure student PII, improving data management practices and ensuring compliance.
  • Used GG4L platform to support secure data integration, enhancing understanding and application of privacy protocols.
Data PrivacyPII SecurityUser AuthenticationComplianceRemote Collaboration

Jun 2017 – Dec 2022

Test Engineer

Testworker

Contract

Remote

  • Debugged iOS applications using Xcode, identifying 15+ critical bugs including memory leaks and security flaws, with an 89% bug approval rate.
  • Conducted cross-platform testing to uncover major discrepancies between web and app versions, improving functionality and consistency.
iOS TestingXcodeBug ReportingSecurity TestingCross-Platform QA

Jun 2017 – Dec 2017

Information Technology Support Assistant

Better Tomorrow Inc

Part-time
  • Worked independently and with cross-functional teams to conceptualize website design and optimization.
  • Partnered with internal and external design/development teams to implement a scalable front-end template.
Web DesignFront-End DevelopmentWordPressHelp Desk