Computer Science Student & UX Researcher
I am a highly motivated candidate with a strong background in customer service, strong writing skills, and a strong desire to learn. Skilled in problem-solving and communication, I am a critical thinker with strong interpersonal skills.
Experience
UX Researcher
BYU - Idaho
April 2025 - Present
Rexburg, ID
- Led the integration of AI tools into the UX research workflow to streamline affinity mapping and accelerate reporting.
- Conducted usability tests and user interviews with students to evaluate the BYU–Idaho website.
- Analyzed qualitative data to identify pain points and generate actionable insights.
- Created user journey maps and affinity diagrams to communicate findings to stakeholders.
Engineer & Technical Coordinator
AI Metabolic Primer Design Project
April 2025 - Present
Rexburg, ID
- Refactor legacy R code into a modular Python pipeline using BioPython, Pandas, and primer3-py.
- Design and implement a system for creating allele-specific primers for SNP detection to support genomic research.
- Perform automated primer quality checks and rank, filter, and match primers for optimal PCR compatibility.
- Introduce precision-enhancing mismatches at the antepenultimate position to improve primer specificity.
Current Projects
German Road Sign Detection
A Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) built with TensorFlow to classify road signs with 99% accuracy.
BYUI Mobile Rideshare App
A real-time ride-sharing mobile app for students, enabling users to post, join, and manage rides.
Atom - Personal Assistant Bot
A Discord bot with reminders, task lists, Pomodoro timers, alert systems, and local AI (Ollama) integration.
Tech Stack
Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence
Development
Tools & More
Education
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Utah Tech University / BYU - Idaho
Aug 2023 - Present
GPA: 4.0
Data Science Society