Work Experience

Amazon Software Engineer Intern

Brisbane, AU Dec 2024 - Feb 2025

Led a 12-week personal project optimising task management inefficiencies in Amazon warehouses, reducing 140,000+ annual lost hours across ~870 stores by developing bulk unassignment APIs using Java, AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, and SQS. Enhanced frontend features using React, TypeScript, and AWS, ensuring seamless integration with backend systems and contributing to deployment readiness through Amazon's CI/CD pipelines. Strengthened system reliability by implementing Mockito for automated testing and integrating Amazon CloudWatch for enhanced monitoring and debugging.

Java AWS React TypeScript Mockito CloudWatch

Atlassian Software Engineer Intern

Sydney, AU (Hybrid) Nov 2023 - Feb 2024

Developed and implemented the 'Add Web Link' feature for the Jira Android app using Kotlin, integrating with REST APIs, handling errors, and building custom Jetpack Compose UI components. Implemented feature flags with Launch Darkly and integrated the 'Add Web Link' button into the overflow menu, enhancing user functionality and ensuring controlled rollouts. Collaborated with the Jira Mobile team using Bitbucket for code reviews and Jira for task management, and created a prototype demo to enhance skills in Android development.

Kotlin Android Jetpack Compose REST APIs Launch Darkly

The University of Queensland Casual Academic

Brisbane, AU Feb 2025 - Present

Tutor for COMP2048: Theory of Computing.

Mentoring Academia

New Colombo Plan NCP Scholar (Mobility Grant, China)

Dalian, China Jun 2023 - Jul 2023

Received a grant from the New Colombo Plan to go on a Study Experience Tour in Dalian, China and work on a Smart City Project titled GreenStreets with UQ and DNUI Students. Achieved Best International Team, Best Overall Team (1st).

Scholarship International Project Management

Startmate Student Fellow, Summer '23

Brisbane, AU · Hybrid Jan 2023 - Feb 2023

Participated in a fellowship program, working on a project focused on VR for Allied Health Students.

Startups VR Communication

Deloitte STEM Connect Virtual Experience Program

Virtual Nov 2022 - Dec 2022

Completed a virtual experience program focusing on STEM consulting.

Consulting Virtual Experience

Leadership

UQ Reality Labs President

Brisbane, AU Mar 2023 - Present

Leading Australia's first AR/VR student society, organising industry, social, and career events, and partnering with companies like Meta, Microsoft, and QLD XR Hub to drive engagement and innovation. Guided the team to win UQU Clubbies Best Small Club of the Year 2023 and Best Faculty Club (EAIT) 2024. Delegated collaborations on an executive project in with Unity and C# to develop AR maps of UQ buildings, enhancing campus navigation and accessibility. Fostered partnerships and facilitated events to expand industry connections and provide career development opportunities for members.

Leadership AR/VR Unity C# Community Building Award Winning

UQ Computing Society (UQCS) Industry Officer

Brisbane, AU Sep 2024 - Present

Facilitated connections between students and industry, organising career development events and fostering networking opportunities.

Community Networking

UQ School of Electrical Engineering and Computer ScienceWomen in Computing Leader

Brisbane, AU Nov 2023 - Present

Actively involved in initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion in the tech field, supporting female students in computer science.

Diversity & Inclusion Mentorship

The University of Queensland EAIT Ambassador

Brisbane, AU Mar 2024 - Present

Represented the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology, engaging with prospective students and promoting programs.

Outreach Representation

The University of Queensland EAIT Peer Get-Set Mentor

Brisbane, AU Feb 2023 - Present

Mentored new students, helping them transition into university life and academic studies.

Mentorship Student Support

New Colombo Plan NCP Alumni Ambassador (UQ, 2024)

Brisbane, AU Nov 2023 - Present

Representing the University of Queensland as a New Colombo Plan Alumni Ambassador, I engage in promoting the value of international education and scholarships. I am dedicated to facilitating connections among scholars and alumni, and enhancing cross-cultural exchanges.

Ambassador International Communication

UQ Premedical Society General Committee

Brisbane, AU 2023

Worked under the Academic External Portfolio and the Design Portfolio.

Committee Member Event Planning

UQ Association of Biomedical Students (UQABS) General Committee

Brisbane, AU Nov 2022 - Present

Actively contributed to the society's initiatives and events.

Committee Member Student Society

UQ Association of Biomedical Students (UQABS) Medicine Events Officer

Brisbane, AU May 2022 - Nov 2022

Organised and managed events related to medicine, including interview workshops.

Event Management Health

Brisbane State High School Peer Supporter

Brisbane, AU Jan 2020 - Nov 2021

Provided support and mentorship to fellow students.

Mentorship Student Support

Brisbane State High School Media Crew Co-Captain

Brisbane, AU Jan 2021 - Nov 2021

Co-led the media crew, managing content creation and event coverage.

Media Production Leadership

Brisbane State High School Senior Formal Video Co-Captain

Brisbane, AU Jan 2021 - Nov 2021

Co-captained video production for the senior formal event.

Video Production Event Management

Brisbane State High School Senior Formal Committee

Brisbane, AU Jan 2021 - Nov 2021

Contributed to the planning and execution of the senior formal event.

Event Planning Committee Member

Brisbane State High School Media Crew

Brisbane, AU Jan 2019 - Nov 2021

Participated in media production and coverage for school events.

Media Production

Honours & Awards

IMC Prosperity 3

Brisbane, AU April 2025

Top 0.6% Globally | #1 at UQ and Queensland | #9 in Australia across almost 13,000 teams. This trading competition simulates real-world trading environments with both manual and algorithmic components. I worked on the algorithmic trading side, developing Python-based strategies for market making, statistical arbitrage, and volatility modelling. I deepened my understanding of market microstructure, economic modelling, risk management, and strategy optimisation under live conditions through team collaboration. Ultimately, my collaboration on the algorithm landed our algorithm to be rated #60 globally.

Finance Trading Algorithmic Trading

UQU Best Faculty Club (Engineering, Architecture & IT)

Brisbane, AU 2024

Awarded to UQ Reality Labs under my presidency.

Winner Leadership Excellence

UQU Best Small Club

Brisbane, AU 2023

Awarded to UQ Reality Labs under my presidency in its first full year of formation.

Winner Leadership Excellence

UQ x DNUI Best International Team

Dalian, China 2023

Awarded for the development of GreenStreets, a Rubbish Image Recognition Heatmap project. Also 1st Place Overall.

First Place Best International Team Scholarship Startup

New Colombo Plan Scholar

Dalian, China 2023

Recipient of a scholarship to study in Dalian, China.

Scholarship International

Deloitte C&E Consulting Case Competition Semi-Finalist

Brisbane, AU April 2023

Semi-finalist for the Deloitte Climate and Engineering Consulting Case Competition related to recycled battery value chain.

Consulting Case Competition

UQ Ventures Industry Challenge Finalist

Brisbane, AU 2024

Finalist in the UQ Ventures Industry Challenge for the Solunar project.

Finalist Innovation Startup

UQ & RioTinto Leaders@EAIT Certificate of Excellence

Brisbane, AU 2022

Awarded for participation and achievement in the Leaders@EAIT Gateway Program.

Excellence Leadership

Startmate Student Fellowship Finalist

Brisbane, AU 2023

Finalist for the Startmate Student Fellowship.

Finalist Fellowship Startup

AIP Excellence in Physics Award

Brisbane, AU 2021

Awarded for outstanding achievement in Physics.

Academic Excellence Physics

Events & Representation

Mock Interviews (UQCS x UQLIT)

Brisbane, Australia April 2025

Ran one-on-one mock interview sessions as the UQCS Industry Officer pairing students with real SWE interviewers from global tech companies.

Event Organisation Career Prep Mentorship

UQCS Industry Panel

The Precinct, Brisbane, Australia April 10, 2025

Organised and emceed a high-impact panel with senior engineers and managers from Amazon, VivCourt, Oracle, Boeing & Swyftx. Oversaw venue coordination, catering, comms, panelist prep, and student outreach.

Event Organisation Industry Networking

Career Launchpad (UQCS)

Brisbane, Australia 2024

Key speaker for a UQCS event offering tips on building standout portfolios, gaining internships, and navigating imposter syndrome as a CS student.

Speaker Student Development Career Guidance Internships

Careers in XR & Games (Reality Labs)

Brisbane, Australia 2024 & 2025

Led the Annual industry event with QUT Reality Labs and Game Development Club in my time as President of UQ Reality Labs. This event historically combines live showcases and a panel featuring key leaders in the converging space of extended realities and games from companies such as: Halfbrick Studios, PlaySide Studios, Imagine Realities, QLD XR Hub, and Gameloft — connecting ~100 students with real XR/Game career paths.

Event Organisation XR Industry

CodeJam 2025 (UQCS)

Brisbane, Australia 2025

Wrote and tested original coding challenges for UQCS’s flagship CodeJam competition, with custom DSLs, hidden edge cases, and full editorial coverage.

Competitive Programming Algorithms Software Development

Cracking the Behavioural Interview (UQCS)

Brisbane, Australia 2025

Featured speaker on demystifying behavioral interviews for students applying to Big Tech and startups. Shared STAR-based frameworks and personal experiences to improve university student experiences in the behavioural interview space.

Speaking Career Prep Mentorship

First Year Panel 2025 (UQCS)

Brisbane, Australia 2025

Invited as a panelist for the UQCS first-year panel where I offered insights on time management, getting involved in clubs, and setting yourself up for SWE success.

Speaking Peer Mentoring Community Building

Big Data & AI World – Singapore

Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre, Singapore October 2024

Selected and funded as the New Colombo Plan Chief Alumni Ambassador for UQ to represent QLD student innovation at a global AI/Big Data summit. I presented dev workflows, attended keynotes, and networked with international researchers and engineers.

International Representation AI Big Data XR

IEAA Learning Abroad Forum

Gold Coast, Australia August 2024

I was a key speaker discussing the impact of the New Colombo Plan mobility programs on career readiness and language skills. Spoke alongside DFAT representative Jane Chandler and Dr. Levi Dubridge (USC).

Government Academic Representation International Education Panelist

Meta Immersive Experiences in Education – Queensland

Brisbane, Australia 2024

Invited by Meta to attend a closed-door XR-in-education event with educators, researchers, and tech leaders focused on shaping immersive learning experiences across QLD.

XR Industry Representation Meta

Exhibition Night (Reality Labs)

Brisbane, Australia 2023 & 2024

Curated and emceed the annual XR Exhibition Night featuring student and industry AR/VR projects with live demos, VR headsets, and interactive booths.

XR Student Showcase Leadership Industry Engagement

Hack the Medicine Interview Event (UQABS)

Brisbane, Australia Sep 2022

Hosted a medical school interview workshop for GEMSAS applicants looking to study post-graduate medicine whilst performing as the Medicine Events Executive in the University of Queensland Biomedical Society (UQABS). The event was lead by two UQ medical students whom were extremely familiar with the interviews in order to best guide the students attending. To provide complimentary resource materials from one of the UQABS sponsors, $697 worth of a GradReady Online Essentials was raffled to an attending student at the event.

Event Management Mentorship Medical Education

How to Get into Medicine Event (UQABS)

Brisbane, Australia Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

Hosted an informative event with four guest speakers from vastly different backgrounds to break down the post-graduate medical school entry process. The event itself was held on the 13th of August exclusively for the members of the University of Queensland Association of Biomedical Student (UQABS) and members of the University of Queensland Premedical Society (UQPMS).

Event Management Medical Education Networking