Experience

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  Codenow

  Apr 2017 - Apr 2017

  Participant

  Spent 2 weekends with CodeNow to learn the basics of HTML and CSS.

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  Network for teaching entrepreneurship (nfte)

  Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

  Lead engineer

  Generated the website and application for team, WriteMe, to win 3rd place in NFTE's 2017 cohort of StartUp Summer Tech.

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  Jack silver formal wear

  Jun 2018 - Sept 2018

  Sales associate
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  East side house settlement

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Team leader
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  Foot locker

  Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

  Sales associate
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  The hustle presents

  Sept 2019 - now

  Head of junior advisory board

  At The Hustle, I have taken on various responsibilities focused on fostering entrepreneurship among high school students. I developed and helped teach an accelerated curriculum that guides students through business creation and pitching projects. This program culminates in a pitching competition that has been previously hosted in NYC and Detroit - sometimes leading to tangible entrepreneurial pursuits.One of my original responsibilities included optimizing The Hustle’s network by conducting and posting Zoom interviews with experienced entrepreneurs and tailoring questions to engage a high school student audience. Collaborating with The Hustle founder, Brit Wrightson, I curate and refine curriculums that promote practical entrepreneurship skills. Additionally, as a founding Hustle member, I represent The Hustle at intimate events, speaking with investors and stakeholders to share my insights and experiences, helping to secure funding for expanding our programs beyond the original school. Show less

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  Solestage

  Nov 2020 - Feb 2021

  Sales associate
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  Stacker

  May 2021 - Jan 2023

  Editorial research intern

  As an Editorial Research Intern at Stacker Media, I worked exclusively on creating and publishing data-driven stories. I wrote over 90 custom web scrapers utilizing automation testing and data analytics frameworks like Selenium and Pandas. The scrapers would automatically collect the data needed for the story at hand. I then would write a second script with the BeautifulSoup framework that would take the unstructured, JSON, and CSV data I collected and clean it automatically, ensuring a consistent and streamlined process. If the data required special attention or would be shared with a non-technical colleague, I would formulate complex functions in Google Sheets to structure and clean the data. I would then take this data and systemically use Pandas DataFrames to create dynamic stories for partners such as MSN or create/update widgets for client websites. Once I updated these newly created CSV files into our content-management system, the data-driven story creation process was complete and I would move on to a new story. This two-and-a-half-year experience honed my skills as a resourceful, self-starting technologist. Working in a team of two where I often tackled technical challenges independently, I learned to find solutions using online resources. My exposure to new frameworks and their practical applications led me to pursue personal projects in my spare time, further developing my skills. Navigating a startup environment, I automated redundant and manual tasks, earning recognition for my innovative solutions. My years with Stacker’s small local team and our focus on improving the data-driven story creation process were further validated when the local team was recognized with a nomination for the Mega-Conference’s “Mega-Innovation Award” in April 2022. Show less

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  Paidintoken

  May 2022 - now

  Founder

  As the Founder of Paidintoken, I launched a platform to demystify cryptocurrency data, making real-time statistics accessible and digestible for a wider range of consumers. My vision was to humanize the overwhelming jargon and numbers surrounding crypto, helping users understand the real-world implications of digital assets like Bitcoin. I built the first feature, a chart, that allowed users to view Bitcoin's price through a relatable lens by comparing financial gain or loss to that of well-known celebrities, making the impact of cryptocurrency more graspable.This project, launched in August 2022, was my first full-stack endeavor, where I utilized various technical skills including front and back-end development, APIs, AWS (S3, Boto3, Cloudfront, Route53), PythonAnywhere, Bootstrap, and Google Analytics. I automated the collection of Bitcoin price data using an API and PythonAnywhere scripts, sending the data to AWS S3 to host the site in real-time. This process would empower users to make informed financial decisions through a more relatable and personalized experience with cryptocurrency data.Additionally, I sought mentorship and continuously taught myself new skills—especially AWS services—to ensure the platform's success. Paidintoken was a pivotal project in my career, blending technical innovation with user-centered design to simplify the complex world of digital assets. Show less

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  Plug and play tech center

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  Data analyst intern

  As a Data Analyst Intern for the Crypto and Digital Assets (CDA) team at Plug and Play Tech Center, I was tasked with sourcing promising crypto and web3 startups within Plug and Play's global network for corporate partners, creating pitch decks, and developing a capstone project on AI adoption in Crypto and Web3 companies. I also conducted in-depth startup calls, gauging founder stories, startup ingenuity, and viability to produce comprehensive reports for the team.My most impactful project was conducting a summer-long trend and profit analysis of venture capital firms investing in crypto and web3 startups. I leveraged PitchBook's and Crunchbase's insights to collect and analyze investment metrics like funding rounds, capital raised, equity stakes, and pre/post-valuations. I then created Python scripts to calculate advanced financial metrics such as dilution, FMVs, and MOICs for leading VC firms. I also calculated our opportunity costs and provided actionable investment strategies to no longer miss profitable opportunities and drive increased future returns. This data-driven research culminated in a successful pitch to CEO Saeed Amidi, marking a key milestone for the CDA vertical and demonstrating our team’s ability to provide high-value analysis and actionable insights. This also demonstrated our ability to drive strategic investment decisions and enhance the profitability of Plug and Play's accelerator graduates. Show less