Projects

Lazy PRMs for Robotic Planning

Developed four lazy Probabalistic Roadmap (PRM) algorithms that reduce path planning time up to 49% in dynamic environments by delaying high-compute operations until necessary.

Built car-like robots from scratch that use PRMs and pseudo-SLAM to navigate an environment while avoiding moving objects.

Skills: ROS, RViz, Navigational PRM Algorithms (RRT & EST)

Demo Video Architecture Report Source Code

Factor Trading using Bayesian Neural Networks

Created a Sharpe-maximizing hedge fund strategy based on Bayesian Neural Networks, which use Bayes rule to output predicted posterior distributions instead of point estimates. Achieved annualized 13% alpha, 18% returns and 1.06 Sharpe Ratio in backtests.

Skills: Pytorch, Tensorflow, Pyro, MCMC Simulation, Pandas

Report Source Code

Tarzan Ball Physics Game

Built a new version of an awesome childhood video game from scratch in C, including implementing everything from vectors upward. Includes an accurate physics engine and a convenient UI to make new levels.

Skills: C, Systems, Software Design, Product Management

Play the Game! Demo Video Source Code

Citadel Terminal AI Championship

Created an AI to compete in a chess-like tower defense game where players deploy pieces to attack the opponent's base. Took home the $6K west regional first-place prize with two Caltech teammates.

Skills: Python, C, Game Theory, Strategy

Certificate Source Code

Deep Learning for Chest X-Ray Diagnosis

Trained deep learning models including CNNs & GANs to diagnose 14 different medical conditions. Ingested and cleaned an unprocessed dataset of 200K chest X-Rays of various sizes, resolutions & angles.

Skills: Tensorflow, DenseNet, ResNet, Image Augmentation

Results Source Code

Cribbage Solitaire Minimax Solver

Created a 9-move lookahead minimax solver & GUI for the solo card game Cribbage Solitaire. Players choose cards from a standard deck to maximize their point total under a list of rules.

Skills: Tkinter (Python), Minimax, Game Theory, Software Design

Minimax Code Visualizer Code