SumUp is a leading global financial technology company driven by the purpose of levelling the playing field for small businesses. Founded in 2012, SumUp is the financial partner for more than 4 million small merchants in over 35 markets worldwide, helping them start, run and grow their businesses.

We're committed to leveraging our success to make the world a better place. We have become a member of 1% for the Planet and pledged to donate 1% of the net revenue generated by Solo devices to support environmental, educational and entrepreneurial causes.

To mark 10 years in business, SumUp secured a new substantial funding round at an $8.5B valuation. With small businesses at the heart of what we do, we'll continue to develop new ways to help our customers do business, and our solutions are always intuitive and inclusive. 

SumUp has been recognised as a Top Global Employer for LGBTQ+ and received the Bronze Award for commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace on the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index 2022.

Fundamentals of Algorithm, Computer Architecture, Visual Computing, Operating Systems, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Intro to Internet of Things

UC Irvine

Activities and Societies: Laryngoscopy Research, Air Force Silverwings, KunFusion Dance Team

University of California, San Diego

Frontend to backend education: practicing making websites in HTML and CSS, developing databases with Google Cloud, and learning key fundamentals such as data structures and Big-O system considerations

Udacity

• Web apps in React, Typescript, and Node.js
• Build application flow with XState
• Test in jest, cypress, storybook, chromatic

Senior Software Engineer

• Web and mobile development in VueJs, React-Native, and Node.js
• Designed feature-rich user forms
• Created libraries for data modeling and processing in FHIR HL7 standard
• Managed and coordinated app releases

• Developed web applications in MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, ReactJS, NodeJS)
• Supported development for mobile applications in Android / Kotlin
• Architected RabbitMQ standard messaging system
• Developed integration to AWS (S3, Lambda, ECR, Cloudwatch), 
• Developed integration to Firebase (Firestore, Real-time Database, Functions) 
• Applied design patterns to create scalable, flexible, modular, preventative applications
• Designed backend NodeJS microservices and deployed with Docker
• Implemented Confluent Kafka service bus to streamline app communication, analytics, and data
• Created REST API to MongoDB database
• Created NodeJS library in Typescript for common modules throughout system
• Supported CI/CD process in Gitlab, Jenkins, and Bitbucket

Software Engineer

• Developed React-Native application for location-based audio social media.
• Implemented Firebase cloud for authentication, database, and 3rd-party integration
• Implemented UI with Google Maps API

Student - Design Project

• Mechanical and Plumbing (MP) system design in AutoCAD, REVIT, Design Master
• Focus on hospital, school, hotel, surgical center, and clinic projects
• Design to OSHPD standards
• Mechanical and Lighting T-24 documentation in Energypro
• Plan check and RFI responses
• Construction drawings, RFI, specifications
• Equipment and fixture equipment selection and approval

Mechanical Design Engineer

• Designed mechanical and plumbing systems in AutoCAD to Title-24 and ASHRAE standards 
• Created Mechanical, Lighting, Envelope, and Residential T-24 reports in EnergyPro software
• Coordinated with other trades (e.g. Architectural, Landscape, Civil) to develop complex systems
• Conducted site visits to assess field conditions, verify construction progress, and provide construction support
• Designed gas meter rooms and layouts for PG&E Gas/Electric service application
• Designed MEP to ASHRAE, Well-Building Standards and Green Point Rated qualifications.
• Worked on huge breadth of projects, such as TI/new construction of high rise buildings, apartments, restaurants, coffee shops, residential improvements, office spaces, schools, fitness centers and more.
• Developed projects through multiple stages, from design development to construction completion
• Provided EnergyStar benchmarking and EnergyStar certification services

Mechanical Engineer

• Designed device chassis in Solidworks, Autocad Mechanical, and Autodesk Inventor. 
• Designed experiment environment for controlled, standardized testing conditions.
• Built with Lasercamm Machine, 3D printers, and standard tools of fabrication. 
• Created concept design promotional videos and images in KeyShot Pro.

Eatsafe Case Design Engineer

• Designed virtual reality system for studying the neural network of drosophila (fruit fly) vision
• Developed in C++ w/ OpenCV for motion analysis in feedback control on virtual reality
• Fly tether and testing process was redesigned for faster, more efficient fly preparation.  
• Optimized processing speed by manipulating region of interest and implementing GPU processor

Neural Fly Virtual Reality Researcher

Collaborated with UCSD researchers and doctors to design the World’s First Parametrically Adjustable Airway Mannequin (PAAM) to train medical students for intubation of 95% of human anatomic variation. 
Provided team leadership as internal project manager, maintaining student motivation, project progress, and organization. Patented and invented the mannequin spine stiffness feature to increase the simulated human anatomical range, and redesigned the mannequin to accurately portray human geometry, intubation levels of difficulty, and videolaryngoscopy. 
Exhibited at the Medicine Meets Virtual Reality (MMVR) Conference 2013 with good reception.

Laryngoscopy Research Student, Internal Project Manager, Inventor

• Graded and assessed student work in the MAE 107 Numerical Analysis Matlab course
• Examined homework to informally identify instructor clarity in teaching to improve student education

MAE 107 Reader

• Helped students build and prototype robots for course robot contest
• Taught students to use metal-shop tools and standard tools of fabrication
• Tutored students for course assignments, energy analysis, and basic physics
• Maintained tools and working environment for usage, safety, and functionality
• Designed, built, and wired robot playing field for robot competition

Design Studio Assistant

Maintain merchandise flow, filling, and presentation standards throughout the store and the stockroom