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I am a new graduate student in Computer Science at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn/PENN), where I focus on data science (health/medical), artificial intelligence, robotics, human-computer interaction, and game design. I aim to understand how intelligent systems are built through data, including health and medical data, and how those systems can be translated into meaningful human experiences. I am particularly interested in how game-based and robotic systems can be used to collect behavioral and physiological data through natural interaction, enabling more continuous and less intrusive approaches to health monitoring. By applying AI, I seek to transform this data into adaptive systems that detect patterns, personalize experiences, and support real-world decision-making.
Operations management plays a key role in this work by ensuring that these intelligent systems are scalable, efficient, and reliably integrated into real-world environments such as healthcare and user-facing platforms. Game design shapes engagement, making these systems intuitive, motivating, and sustainable over time.
My long-term goal is to bring these disciplines together to guide the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of intelligent, ethical, and human-centered technologies from concept to real-world impact.
Education
Howard University
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)Majors:
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
University of Pennsylvania
Master's degree programMajors:
- Public Health
- Insurance
- Engineering, Other
- Engineering, General
- Engineering-Related Fields
- Computer Systems Analysis
- Human Computer Interaction
- Computer Software and Media Applications
- Computer Programming
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
- Computer Science
- Management Information Systems and Services
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
Minors:
- Design and Applied Arts
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Finance and Financial Management Services
Charter Oak State College
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Cognitive Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer Science
- Human Computer Interaction
- Data Science
- Security Science and Technology
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
- Management Information Systems and Services
- Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
- Educational/Instructional Media Design
- Insurance
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
- Electromechanical Engineering
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Engineering, General
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
- Public Health
- Mechanical Engineering
Career
Dream career field:
Technology
Dream career goals:
System Administrator Project Manager
Brandlite2017 – 20225 years
Sports
Aerobics
Club2020 – Present6 years
Research
Computer Science
Independent — Researcher and Devleoper2025 – 2025
Arts
Freelance Game Design Project
Design3D Game2025 – 2026
Public services
Volunteering
Upchieve — Tutor/Mentor2026 – 2026