"I hold a Master's degree in Machine Learning from USC and a Bachelor's degree in Robotics, with six patents from Xerox PARC and twelve years of professional experience in mathematics, programming, and data science. I currently serve as an Engineering Manager leading an AI team, giving me substantial mentoring experience across multiple settings.

My teaching spans seven years across diverse environments. As an official mentor at Springboard, I guided 12-15 students through data science curriculum. As a lead engineer and now in my current role, I've mentored junior engineers in applied mathematics and programming while leading technical training sessions for groups of five to fifteen professionals in statistics, linear algebra, and Python. These experiences have taught me how to communicate complex concepts clearly to learners at different levels.

My teaching philosophy centers on building genuine conceptual understanding rather than memorization. I connect abstract concepts to real-world applications from my AI and engineering career—showing how calculus powers machine learning, how statistics drives decisions, and where studies lead professionally. I adapt explanations to each student's learning style, guide through problems with targeted questions, and maintain a patient, encouraging approach that builds both competence and confidence.

I'm best suited for motivated high school and college students preparing for AP exams, pursuing STEM majors, or exploring AI and data science careers. I'm passionate about students who want to truly understand mathematics and science rather than just pass tests." less...