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View full case study Full-stack engineering intern + ML research
Building secure, data-driven systems and real-time products.
Computer Science B.S. candidate at Fisk University (May 2027) and Google Tech Exchange Scholar. Google Associate Software Developer Intern on Firebase Data Connect; ML research on smart-grid DDoS detection. I build full-stack products with a bias for reliability and performance.
- Google Associate Software Developer Intern (Firebase Data Connect)
- ML research intern in smart-grid cybersecurity
Google Tech Exchange ScholarCodePath Community Member
Open to software engineering internships, backend/product engineering collaborations, and applied ML research opportunities.
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Full-Stack Engineering Intern & ML Research Intern
Fisk University · B.S. Computer Science (Expected May 2027)
Based inNashville, TN
Primary laneBackend + data systems
Backend + data systemsML security researchReal-time mobile apps
Proof in Numbers
Signals that matter when someone scans the site quickly.100k+
Smart-grid endpoints analyzed
30+
Tests added to Firebase Admin SDK
25%
Boilerplate reduction shipped
40%
Faster DDoS response time
What Teams Can Count On
The strongest portfolio signal is consistent, explainable impact.Comfortable shipping in large codebases
Shipped developer-facing GraphQL and tenant improvements inside the Firebase Admin Node.js SDK with emulator-backed validation.
- Google - Firebase Data Connect
- 30+ tests added
- Boilerplate reduced by ~25%
Research work tied to measurable outcomes
Built and tuned a CNN + GRU model for smart-grid DDoS detection with a focus on both accuracy and response speed.
- 100k+ endpoints analyzed
- 25% stronger performance
- 40% faster response time
Moves between frontend polish and backend systems
Builds mobile and web products that connect strong UX with payments, auth, maps, and data pipelines.
- React Native + Next.js
- Stripe, Plaid, GraphQL
- Human-centered performance
Featured Case Study
A deeper look at one project with impact.Firebase Admin SDK (GraphQL)
Expanded GraphQL support and tenant features for backend developers.
Firebase Data Connect needed GraphQL parity between client and admin SDKs.
Add GraphQL features while keeping Admin SDK onboarding simple.
Shipped GraphQL query/mutation support and aligned Admin SDK behavior.
Associate Software Developer Intern
Reduced boilerplate by ~25% and delivered >90% test coverage.
TypeScriptNode.jsGraphQLFirebase EmulatorMocha/Chai
- Shipped GraphQL query and mutation support for backend developers using Firebase Data Connect.
- Reduced setup boilerplate by roughly 25% through refactoring and tenant feature improvements.
- Added 30+ tests with emulator-backed coverage to protect SDK reliability.
Journey & Principles
The path and operating principles behind how I deliver work.Fisk University
B.S. Computer Science - Expected May 2027
Core CS foundations with focus on systems, algorithms, and applied math.
Machine Learning Research Intern
Fisk University - May 2024 to Jul 2024
Built CNN + GRU hybrid model for smart-grid DDoS detection.
Google Tech Exchange Scholar
Jan 2025 to Apr 2025
Algorithms + data structures curriculum; ML-powered workout app project.
Associate Software Developer Intern
Google - Firebase Data Connect - May 2025 to Aug 2025
GraphQL support, tenant features, and 30+ tests for Admin SDK.
Data Structures & AlgorithmsObject-Oriented ProgrammingCalculus I-IIDiscrete Math
Clarity over complexity
Make systems easy to reason about so teams can ship faster and safer.
Momentum with rigor
Prototype quickly, validate assumptions, then harden what matters.
Human-centered performance
Speed, accessibility, and UX polish are part of the product, not extras.
Experience Highlights
Impact-driven work across product engineering and ML research.Associate Software Developer Intern
Google - Firebase Data Connect
- Implemented GraphQL query/mutation support in the Firebase Admin Node.js SDK.
- Refactored initialization logic and tenant features to reduce boilerplate by ~25%.
- Authored 30+ Mocha/Chai tests with >90% coverage using the Firebase Emulator Suite.
Machine Learning Research Intern
Fisk University
- Built CNN + GRU hybrid model for smart-grid DDoS detection across 100,000+ endpoints.
- Improved detection performance by 25% and reduced training time by 30%.
- Created visualizations that informed 5 high-priority security initiatives.
Leadership & Community
Teams and communities I learn with.CodePath
Community Member
- Collaborated on technical assessments with a 95% success rate.
- Improved code efficiency by 30% through applied projects.
Fisk University Google Developer Club
Active Member
- Collaborated in teams of 3-8 on planning, coding, and testing.
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View full case study How I Work With Teams
From framing the problem to validating the result.1
Frame the problem
Translate goals into constraints, risks, and success criteria before writing code.
2
Build the system
Ship clean, testable full-stack features with pragmatic architecture choices.
3
Refine and scale
Measure performance, polish UX, and iterate based on real-world feedback.
Toolbox
Languages, frameworks, and platforms I build with.Languages
TypeScriptJavaScriptPythonJavaC++SQL
Frameworks
ReactNext.jsNode.jsReact NativeExpressTailwind CSSFirebase
Data + ML
PostgreSQLMongoDBRedisPyTorchPandasNumPy
APIs
StripePlaidGraphQLVertex AI
Let's build something meaningful.
Open to ambitious product engineering, developer tooling, and applied ML collaboration.
Open to software engineering internships, backend/product engineering collaborations, and applied ML research opportunities.