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About Me

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I’m a Computer Science (Honours) student at Wilfrid Laurier University focused on AI safety, machine learning, and security-minded engineering. I started working toward an AI safety career in December 2025, and I’m particularily interested in building reliable systems and understanding how technical decisions shape real-world risk.

BSc CS @ Laurier WAIA Founder EAG SF 2026 Volunteer AI Safety Career-Building (Dec 2025 β†’)
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Technical Interests
AI safety engineering, evaluation & testing, reliability, and security-minded ML. I like work that’s practical, measurable, and grounded in real-world failure modes.
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Community & Leadership
I founded the Waterloo AI Association (WAIA) to build a Waterloo-region hub for students exploring AI safety, governance, and responsible AI. I focus on community-building, outreach, and making it easy for beginners to get started.
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Experience Snapshot
ML data + research support (internship), student leadership, and hands-on operations work. I care about building systems that are understandable, testable, and safe by design.
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What I’m Building Toward
  • Long-term: Red-team/security + safety engineering roles.
  • Short-term: Stronger fundamentals, better projects, and more exposure to real-world evaluation + governance tradeoffs.
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    Quick Timeline
    • Dec 2025: Started focused AI safety career-building.
    • Jan 2026 - present: Founded WAIA (Waterloo AI Association).
    • Feb 2026: Volunteered at EA Global San Francisco (EAG SF).