Work
  • Sep 2024 - Mar 2026
    Republic of Korea Army
    Tactical C4I Maintenance & Operation

    Role: ICT Infrastructure & Systems Specialist

    Currently fulfilling mandatory military service with a specialization in mission-critical network systems. I am responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Tactical C4I (Command, Control, Communication, Computer, and Intelligence) infrastructure, specifically the ATCIS (Army Tactical Command Information System).

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Network Administration: Maintaining high-availability secure internal networks (Intranet) and troubleshooting hardware/software failures in a high-security environment.
    • System Maintenance: Managing server hardware and communication terminals to ensure 24/7 operational readiness during tactical exercises.
    • Crisis Management: Developing resilience and rapid problem-solving skills by maintaining communication links under simulated combat pressure.
  • Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
    Korea Fund Ratings (KFR)
    AI Researcher / Internal Tooling Intern

    Role: Internal AI Tooling Engineer

    Led the development of a secure, internal LLM assistant for a 50-person organization, bridging the gap between enterprise security needs and generative AI capabilities.

    Technical Stack: Python (FastAPI, PySide6), SQL Server (SQLAlchemy), LangChain, OpenAI API

    Key Engineering Achievements:

    • Secure AI Architecture: Built a Windows desktop client (PySide6) coupled with an always-on FastAPI backend, enabling employees to access internal data (news, Excel, fund docs) securely.
    • Governance & Audit System: Implemented a robust Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) system with versioned client distribution. Engineered comprehensive audit logging (usage, IP, MAC address) to meet financial compliance standards.
    • Leakage Prevention: Developed a keyword-based risk detection system (Grade A/B/C thresholds) that triggers admin alerts to prevent sensitive data leakage.
    • Prompt Engineering Library: Deployed a curated library of ~10 prompt templates with attribution and moderation features to standardize AI usage across the firm.
  • Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
    Escape Platforms
    Backend Software Developer (Co-op)

    Role: Serverless Backend Engineer

    Responsible for building scalable REST endpoints and serverless data pipelines to support the platform’s core functionality.

    Technical Stack: Node.js, TypeScript, AWS (Lambda, AppSync, DynamoDB), GraphQL, Jest

    Key Engineering Achievements:

    • Serverless Pipeline: Implemented ~10 REST endpoints and complex data flows using AWS AppSync and Lambda, ensuring high availability and scalability.
    • Ops Streamlining: Optimized backend operations via GraphQL, allowing for more efficient data fetching and reducing over-fetching issues on the client side.
    • Test-Driven Development: Shipped comprehensive unit and integration tests using Jest, significantly improving code reliability and reducing regression bugs in production.
  • Jan 2023 - Aug 2023
    FIRST Robotics Team 7722
    Programming & Computing Mentor

    Role: Embedded Systems Mentor

    Guided high school students in advanced robotics concepts, focusing on code reliability and autonomous systems.

    Key Achievements:

    • Autonomous Reliability: Mentored 9 students in embedded programming, sensor fusion, and motion planning algorithms, resulting in a 93% success rate for autonomous routines during competition.
    • Technical Education: Taught best practices in version control and debugging for embedded C++ environments.
  • Jan 2023 - Apr 2023
    The Hacksmith
    Engineering Intern

    Role: Creative Engineering & Prototyping

    Started my engineering journey at one of the world’s most innovative YouTube channels. Contributed to the rapid prototyping of functional sci-fi concepts.

    Key Achievements:

    • Rapid Prototyping: Assisted in the mechanical design and firmware coding (C++) for various high-power prototypes.
    • Problem Solving: Thrived in a fast-paced environment where “fail fast, fix faster” was the daily mantra.
  • Sep 2022 - Dec 2022
    Huawei Technologies Canada
    6G R&D Engineer (Co-op)

    Role: 6G Simulation Engineer

    Contributed to the research and development of next-generation network simulations, integrating C++ logic with Python-based workflows.

    Technical Stack: C++14 (Boost), Python, PyQt, Unreal Engine, CARLA Simulator

    Key Engineering Achievements:

    • Simulation Integration: Developed high-performance internal APIs using C++14/Boost that were callable from Python, enabling seamless integration with a CARLA server for autonomous driving network simulations.
    • Visualization Tools: Built a PyQt GUI to monitor and control Unreal Engine simulations in real-time, improving the research team’s workflow efficiency.
    • Ray-Tracing Implementation: Implemented custom ray-tracing logic within the CARLA simulation context to model 6G signal propagation more accurately.
  • Jan 2022 - Apr 2022
    Stackpole International
    Software Developer (Co-op)

    Role: Industrial AI & Systems Developer

    Focused on optimizing manufacturing processes through computer vision and efficient machine communication protocols.

    Technical Stack: Python (Qt, PyTorch, OpenCV), Jetson Nano, PLC protocols

    Key Engineering Achievements:

    • Communication Optimization: Reduced PLC Host communication overhead by ~30% by implementing a custom caching mechanism, significantly speeding up data throughput.
    • Edge AI Deployment: Built and deployed a lightweight Artificial Neural Network (ANN) model on Jetson Nano edge devices. This reduced server load and improved defect detection response times.
    • Tooling Suite: Developed a suite of GUI, ML, and telemetry tools using Python (Qt) and OpenCV to support shop floor operations.