Projects

🚙Car Tracking AI: Hybrid RNN-CNN for Smarter Traffic Flow Analysis
Built a hybrid deep learning system combining RNN (LSTM) trajectory prediction and CNN-based vehicle matching to track cars in drone-captured roundabout footage. This approach achieves 98.7% accuracy in mapping vehicle entry-exit patterns, overcoming challenges like occlusion, non-linear motion, and detection gaps, enabling precise, automated traffic studies.

🧬 Evolving Paths: Genetic Algorithms for Optimizing k-Distinct Lattice Routes
Designed a genetic algorithm to solve the combinatorial problem of finding maximal sets of k-distinct lattice paths—sets where no two paths share k or more edges. The algorithm outperforms both greedy and brute-force methods, delivering high accuracy with drastically reduced computation time, and demonstrates adaptability for other NP-complete optimization problems.

☣Sky-Eye Parking: Drone & AI-Powered Parking Utilization Analysis
Contributed an end-to-end computer vision system that uses drone imagery and a YOLOv8 deep learning model to automatically detect and count parked vehicles. The system replaces traditional manual parking studies with a 100% accurate, 90% faster solution, integrating image registration, region filtering, and automated reporting.

🍔Autodine
AutoDine is an innovative AI-powered restaurant ordering system that combines voice recognition, natural language processing, and real-time inventory management to create a seamless dining experience. The system features "Eldia," an intelligent voice assistant that can process customer orders, check ingredient availability, and manage the entire ordering workflow through natural conversation.

📝DeathNote — Multimodal LLM-Powered Note-Taking App
A lighthearted yet powerful React Native mobile app that lets users capture notes via text, images, and audio, then transforms them into witty, AI-generated contextual summaries—in the persona of your chosen Shinigami. Supports immersive features like media-rich uploads and conversational chats with your eerie AI companion. Built with a Django backend and React Native frontend for seamless cross-platform performance

⚛️Dr_R — Physics Learning Management System
Built a Django-based platform for interactive physics learning, with distinct roles for students, instructors, and visitors. Led the majority of the design and implementation, including a high-precision calculator, semantic search, LaTeX and symbolic algebra support, note taking capabilities for students, dynamic variable generation, and automated grading. My collaborator contributed to select features and testing.
Work Experience

Software Engineering Intern
BlackRock
June 2, 2025 - Aug. 1, 2025
Developed an autonomous AI agent ecosystem that allows portfolio managers to execute complex financial workflows through natural language, eliminating repetitive manual processes. Designed and deployed production-grade microservices using Django REST, PostgreSQL, and FastAPI/gRPC agent orchestration with LangGraph+LLMs, delivering scalable performance with full observability.

Software Engineering Intern
Micron Technology
May 20, 2024 - Aug. 9, 2024
Built an end-to-end defect detection pipeline for semiconductor manufacturing by curating and augmenting 3K+ wafer images, training YOLOv8 models on GCP GPUs to achieve 98% mAP. Automated machine-to-cloud inference integration and deployed a Django/MySQL analytics dashboard for defect trend visualization, saving 2,000+ labor hours annually

Software Engineering Intern
COMED
June 5, 2023 - Aug. 4, 2023
Automated compliance data reconciliation with Python and Oracle SQL scripts, resolving millions of record mismatches and ensuring regulatory accuracy. Created interactive PowerBI dashboards to monitor employee training progress, reducing tracking costs by approximately $75K annually.
Key Awards & Scholarships
BlackRock Founders Scholarship
March 13, 2025
Merit award and internship for students demonstrating leadership in inclusive communities; includes $20K, mentorship, and summer internship.

Google Generation Scholarship
July 12, 2024
Awarded to underrepresented students in tech for academic excellence, leadership, and DEI commitment; includes $10K and access to Google Scholars programs
Comed Future of Energy Scholarship
May 22, 2023
Supports STEM-focused or trade-oriented students in clean energy pathways; up to $10K + potential internship, especially in trades or STEM majors.

IAAC 2020: Silver Honour
July 27, 2020
Recipient of Silver Honour at the International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition (IAAC) 2020, a prestigious global online competition for students worldwide demonstrating excellence in astronomy, astrophysics, physics, and mathematics.
About Me
Hi, I am Fayol. They call me AI guy.
My #1 skill is that I learn really fast. Right now I am studying Computer Engineering and Physics at Valparaiso University as a side quest.
Oh boy, I have lots of interests. I am lifelong learner. Space exploration, biotechnology, physics, software engineering, really anything techy/sciency/mathy. So my #2 is skill is that I usually have creative ideas and unconventional solutions.
I enjoy working on extremely challenging problems with fast-moving cracked teams.
Looking forward to inventing the future.
Technical Skills
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Frameworks & Libraries
Cloud & DevOps
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Blog & Thoughts
Welcome to my digital garden where I share my thoughts and learnings.
Featured Articles
🤖 Artificial Intelligence
April 10, 2021Humanity's final invention? Exploring the future of AI and its implications.
🧠 Deep Learning or Deep Regret — Your Call
March 31, 2025Easy and quick introduction to modern AI: neural nets and deep learning.
😴 Sleep Deprivation is Killing You!
December 13, 2020A comprehensive look at the dangers of sleep deprivation and its impact on health.
🧠 How to study
August 28, 2021The right method makes all the difference in effective learning and studying.
🎮 Pygame Crash Course for People in a Hurry
January 15, 2023A comprehensive introduction to Pygame game development with practical examples and physics simulations.
🤱 Pregnancy & Health
January 3, 2021Insights into pregnancy health and maternal wellness.
💉 Vaccines & Immunology
October 13, 2021Understanding the science behind vaccines and immune system function.
🔬 T & B Cells
October 8, 2021Deep dive into the immune system's key players and their functions.
🩸 How White Blood Cells Work
October 9, 2021Understanding how T and B cells work together to fight diseases.
😴 Causes of Sleep Deprivation
December 13, 2020Understanding the factors that prevent you from getting quality sleep.
😴 Solutions to Sleep Deprivation
December 14, 2020Practical strategies to improve your sleep quality and health.
🧬 We Are Not That Unique
March 8, 2021Understanding the other human species that once walked the Earth.
🚗 Wear a Seat Belt
November 11, 2021Understanding the physics behind why seat belts save lives.
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Resume & CV
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Education
Computer Engineering & Physics Double Major at Valparaiso University (GPA: 3.6/4.0)
Experience
AI/ML & SWE Internships at BlackRock, Micron Technology, and ComEd
Achievements
BlackRock Founder's Scholarship, Generation Google Scholarship, ComEd Future of Energy Scholarship
Certifications
Harvard AI with Python, Harvard Web Programming, Dale Carnegie Professional Development
Research
Published IEEE papers on traffic analysis, lattice path optimization, and parking utilization
Leadership
President of NSBE, managing $20k budget and driving 70% internship placement rate