Experience

Young Scholars Program Coordinator

Center for STEM Education | Northeastern University

Jun 2024 – Aug 2025

  • Coordinated daily operations for multi-week summer STEM and research programs serving middle and high school students

  • Managed program logistics including scheduling, materials preparation, classroom setup, and student communication

  • Supported instructors during hands-on engineering, robotics, and science activities

  • Assisted with application review, admissions coordination, and academic-year program support

  • Helped ensure a structured, safe, and productive learning environment for students

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Augmented Cognition Lab | Northeastern University College of Engineering

September 2024 – May 2025

  • Annotated 400+ image data points using COCO Annotator to support joint pose estimation model development

  • Reviewed and analyzed approximately 10,000 images to identify recurring visual patterns contributing to algorithmic failure

  • Documented model inaccuracies and data limitations to support iterative improvement of computer vision systems

  • Contributed to improved data quality for machine learning and computer vision research

Skills: Data Analysis, Computer Vision Data Annotation, Pose Estimation

Research Assistant

Young Scholars Program | Northeastern University

June 2023 – August 2023

  • Analyzed video and image datasets for AI and computer vision research

  • Created annotated data points to support pose estimation and behavioral modeling

  • Assisted with dataset preparation to improve model performance and reliability

  • Gained experience working in a collaborative, real-world research environment

Skills: Video Analysis, Data Annotation

Data Analyst (Internship, Remote)

Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair

June 2022 – August 2022

  • Organized and cleaned datasets based on information from previous MA STEM Fair participants

  • Created graphs and conducted statistical analyses including t-tests, correlations, and confidence intervals for data-driven decision making

  • Prepared a final analytical presentation delivered to the organization’s executive board

Skills: Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis

Projects

Fixed-Wing Group | AerospaceNU

  • Designed and modeled aircraft components in SOLIDWORKS, contributing to the mechanical and aerodynamic layout of a fixed-wing RC trainer aircraft

  • Supported rudder and control surface development, incorporating design considerations for stability, durability, and manufacturability

  • Contributed to aerodynamic and structural design decisions through weekly team design discussions and reviews

  • Assisted with fabrication planning and component integration, preparing designs for physical assembly and testing

  • Collaborated with team members to iterate designs based on performance goals and practical constraints

Personal Project

  • Designed and modeled custom landing gear for a remote-controlled aircraft using SOLIDWORKS

  • Evaluated structural integrity, weight optimization, and manufacturability during the design process

  • Iterated designs based on testing results and real-world performance observations

AerospaceNU

  • Contributed to the design and construction of rocket components as part of a multidisciplinary aerospace team

  • Assisted with mechanical assembly, testing, and subsystem integration

  • Gained hands-on experience with fabrication, materials selection, and performance considerations

Class Project

  • Designed and developed a sensor-based communication system integrating hardware and data analysis

  • Applied CAD modeling and system-level design principles

  • Collaborated within a team to prototype, test, and refine functionality

  • Emphasized iterative design and technical documentation throughout the development process

Wreck-It-Ralph: Building Disaster

Class Project

  • Developed a structural model simulating building failure under applied loads

  • Analyzed mechanical behavior and failure modes through controlled testing

  • Applied core mechanical engineering principles to evaluate design limitations and propose improvements

Education

Bachelor Degree, Mechanical Engineering | Minor: Math

Northeastern University - 2024-2028

Technical Skills

Engineering & Design
  • CAD Modeling and Assembly Design (SOLIDWORKS)

  • Mechanical Design Principles

  • Prototyping and Iterative Design

  • Materials and Manufacturing Fundamentals

  • Engineering Drawing and Technical Documentation

  • SOLIDWORKS (Part Modeling, Assemblies, Drawings)

  • MATLAB (data analysis, engineering applications)

  • AutoCAD

  • Arduino

  • C++

  • Python (engineering and data applications)

  • Microsoft Office (technical reports and presentations)

  • Data Analysis and Visualization

  • Basic Statistical Analysis

  • Image and Video Data Annotation for AI Models

  • Experimental Data Collection and Interpretation

  • Hands-on Fabrication and Assembly

  • Team-Based Engineering Projects

  • Testing, Troubleshooting, and Iterative Improvement

  • Collaborative Lab Work

Courses

AP Courses

2022-2024

  • AP Calculus AB

  • AP Calculus BC

  • AP Computer Science Principles

  • AP English Language & Composition

  • AP English Literature & Composition

  • AP European History

  • AP Physics 1

  • AP Physics 2

  • AP Psychology

  • AP Statistics

  • AP U.S. History

Psychology — Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY)

2021-2022

  • Completed an accelerated psychology curriculum through weekly assignments and assessments

  • Attended bi-weekly instructional sessions focused on core psychological concepts

  • Earned a score of 4 on the AP Psychology exam

Honors & Awards

Dean's List | Northeastern University

January 2025

AP Scholar with Distinction | North Quincy High School

June 2024

President’s Volunteer Service Award, Gold | North Quincy High School

May 2024

Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy for Russian

May 2024

Languages

English

Native proficiency

Russian

Native proficiency