Northwestern University

Evanston, IL
Summer 2022

Helped implement back-end VCODE code generation for an LLVM-based compiler.
Identified RISC-V V-extension as good candidate for VCODE acceleration.
Designed VCODE accelerator as RoCC coprocessor in Chisel and integrated with Chipyard.
Implemented both unit tests and baremetal full-program tests for coprocessor.

Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago, IL
Summer 2021

Created FPGA design to accelerate virtual machine clean-up for Virtines.
Developed Linux PCIe kernel module to initialize and communicate with flashed hardware design.
Exposed FPGA capabilities as character device for programmer interaction.
Wrote QEMU device to emulate physical device’s behavior and validate kernel module functionality.

Chicago, IL
Summer 2019
Summer 2020

Naperville, IL
May 2018 - August 2018
December 2017 - January 2018

Reviewed, revised, edited, and drafted technical manuals for equipment used in water treatment.
Created training materials for new employees and helped develop training curriculum.
Created automated templates and formatting macros for others to use in developing new manuals adhering to department standards.
Wrote VBA macros to automate pricing tools, integrating MS Word and MS Excel, and developed training materials for sales team.
Using Adobe RoboHelp, converted manuals to a cloud-based HTML5 version, allowing access to manuals from mobile phones, tablets, and laptop computers.
Developed system for document version control.

Geneva, IL
June 2015 - August 2017

Reported to store manager, made handcrafted beverages, maintained clean facilities that exceeded health inspections.
Trained new employees on drink creation and standards.