
Human Dynamics and Controls Laboratory (HDCL)
Graduate Research Assistant
Champaign, IL
Current
- tentative

Autonomous and Unmanned Vehicle and Systems Laboratory (AUVSL)
Graduate Research Assistant
Champaign, IL
Current
- tentative

Novel Mobile Robots Laboratory (NMBL)
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Research Assistant
Champaign, IL
Feb 2024 – Nov 2024
- Designed and developed “Basilisk” – robot capable of balancing, turning, and running using a single actuator
- Assisted in the publication of a conference paper submitted to ICRA (International Conference on Robotics and Automation)
- Gained experienced in conducting research, delivering presentations, and reading/writing academic papers

ROBODESIGN Laboratory
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Champaign, IL
Aug 2023 – Nov 2023
- Contributed to the development of enhanced optimization techniques in robotics design and dynamics
- Assisted in building Dynamic Locomotion Teleoperator

Ernst and Young
Intern – Data & Analytics Division
Champaign, IL
Aug 2023 – Nov 2023
- Supported the LG-Electronics AI Chatbot development and enhancement project in collaboration with Sprinklr
- Analyzed strategic customer data from the AI Chatbot to derive critical insights
- Gained experience in professional working processes, ethics and presentation skills

Republic of Korea Marine Corps
82BN 7CO HQ Amphibious Raid and Assault
Sergeant – CBRN Speicalist / First Class Marksman
Oct 2020 – Apr 2022
- Operated military-class surveillance and tracking systems
- Trained extensively with military equipment including weapons and military tactical robotics (UAG and UAV)
- Obtained certifications in first class marksmanship, ranger training, amphibious raids, and basic airborne operations

Dell EMC
Intern
Seoul, South Korea
Jul 2017
- Designed and optimized client server layout, focusing on maintenance efficiency and server types
- Assisted in creating project proposals and business plans for clients and cooperating companies
- Learned cloud and server migration procedures to ensure economical, safe and seamless data center migrations