Supervisors: Dr. Kai Lukoff, Lawrence Liu

• Analyzing and comparing multiple research methods for LLM qualitative analysis pipelines to theme time-management struggles through data collection of the r/ADHD Reddit forum

• Adapting Python-coded LLM pipelines (JSONL/CSV ingestion, batching, structured outputs) for feeding data to the LLM and prompt iteration following the different research approaches

• Developing validation scripts to ensure structured CSV outputs are accurate and easy to analyze

• Designing and implementing blockchain prototype featuring decentralized identity and content ownership of NFT’s

• Developing smart contract logic in Solidity and building chainlink functions for external API connection

• Researching Web3 protocols to inform system design decisions and avoid scalability issues

Founding frontend engineer for Wave

• Leading frontend development for an early-stage social media startup focused on interest-based content discovery (“waves”)

• Building production-ready interfaces using React Native, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS

• Implementing core social features including feeds, user profiles, interactions, and real-time updates

• Collaborating closely with backend engineers and marketing to translate product vision into usable features

• Contributing to UX decisions, product direction, and technical tradeoffs as a founding team member