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+## SELECTED PROJECTS
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+- **DNA Printing Security System – Applied Cryptography Research (Stanford)**
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+  - Developed a cryptographic defense in Rust to thwart weaponization of DNA printers (supervised by Dan Boneh)
+  - Employed MPC, distributed VRF, and zk-proofs on GCP to securely screen DNA sequences
+  - Integrated Ethereum smart contracts for secure gene print commitments and transparent investigations
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+- **End-to-end Encrypted Chat Client**
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+  - Leveraged the Double Ratchet Algorithm from Signal documentation for forward security and break-in recovery
+  - Integrated SubtleCrypto JS for key exchange, public key encryption, and authenticated encryption
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+- **Password Manager**
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+  - Implemented AES-GCM for encryption and HMAC for domain hashing in JavaScript
+  - Ensured resistance against swap/rollback attacks while maintaining efficient credential storage and retrieval
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+- **Rock-Paper-Scissors App (Senior Project)**
+  - Built a high-capacity React Native mobile app for real-time tournaments
+  - Utilized WebSocket for low-latency communication and designed a scalable backend for user auth & game management
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+## TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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+- **Teaching Assistant (CS 106A, 106B, 103, 255) – Stanford University** (_April 2023 – Present_)
+  - Lead weekly discussion sections for 15+ students focusing on programming fundamentals (Python/C++)
+  - Develop practice problems, teach course material, and grade assignments to reinforce mastery of core concepts
+  - Host office hours for 80+ students in Mathematical Foundations of Computing to foster proof-writing intuition
+  - Collaborate with faculty on course structure and exam design based on student feedback
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+## RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
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+- **Calamos Investments – Quantitative Investments Intern** (Chicago, IL)
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+  - Developed a VIX trading model using Random Forest algorithms and backtesting with Monte Carlo simulations
+  - Automated performance reports using python-pptx for executive-level presentations
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+- **Leap Tools – Software Engineering Intern** (Toronto, ON)
+  - Implemented front-end features in client-facing website templates with dynamic search capabilities
+  - Optimized database queries to deliver rapid, relevant product results for large catalogs
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+## ADDITIONAL INTERESTS
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+- **Extracurriculars**: Varsity Track & Field – Hammer Thrower & Team Captain
+- **Interests**: Classical History, Human Longevity, Rugby, Windsurfing, Freestyle Skiing, Bodybuilding, Toronto Raptors