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.

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Full-Stack Engineering Intern & ML Research Intern

At a glance

  • Google Associate Software Developer Intern (Firebase Data Connect)
  • ML research intern in smart-grid cybersecurity
  • B.S. Computer Science, Fisk University (May 2027)
  • Google Tech Exchange Scholar
  • Built mobile + web apps with payments, maps, and data pipelines

Focus areas

Backend + data systemsML security researchReal-time mobile apps

Right now

Based inNashville, TN
BuildingFull-stack products with real-time data
ExploringML security + scalable backend systems
100k+
Smart-grid endpoints analyzed
30+
Tests added to Firebase Admin SDK
25%
Boilerplate reduction shipped
40%
Faster DDoS response time

Featured Case Study

A deeper look at one project with impact.

Project spotlight

Firebase Admin SDK (GraphQL)

Expanded GraphQL support and tenant features for backend developers.

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Context

Firebase Data Connect needed GraphQL parity between client and admin SDKs.

Challenge

Add GraphQL features while keeping Admin SDK onboarding simple.

Solution

Shipped GraphQL query/mutation support and aligned Admin SDK behavior.

Outcome

Reduced boilerplate by ~25% and delivered >90% test coverage.

Stack

TypeScriptNode.jsGraphQLFirebase EmulatorMocha/Chai

Signature

Journey + principles that shape my work.

Journey

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.

Coursework

Data Structures & AlgorithmsObject-Oriented ProgrammingCalculus I-IIDiscrete Math

Principle 1

Clarity over complexity

Make systems easy to reason about so teams can ship faster and safer.

Principle 2

Momentum with rigor

Prototype quickly, validate assumptions, then harden what matters.

Principle 3

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.

May 2025 - Aug 2025

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.

May 2024 - Jul 2024

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.

Community

Teams and communities I learn with.

May 2024 - Present

CodePath

Community Member

  • Collaborated on technical assessments with a 95% success rate.
  • Improved code efficiency by 30% through applied projects.

Sep 2023 - Present

Fisk University Google Developer Club

Active Member

  • Collaborated in teams of 3-8 on planning, coding, and testing.

More Projects

Explore by skill and open quick case snapshots.

Project

Uber Clone (Mobile)

Multi-screen rideshare experience with live maps, payments, and auth.

React NativeExpoTypeScriptZustandStripePostgreSQL
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Project

Smart Grid DDoS Detection

Hybrid CNN + GRU model to detect attacks across smart-grid networks.

PythonPyTorchNumPyPandasMatplotlib
View full case study

Project

Fintech Banking Dashboard

Hackathon banking app with live transactions and multi-bank visibility.

Next.jsTailwind CSSPlaidPostgreSQLSentry
View full case study

How I Work

A concise look at my delivery process.
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 collaborating on ambitious products, research, and developer tooling.

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