i work in applied ai @ openai, based in irvine, california, with a passion for building thoughtful developer tools. i hold multiple aws certifications including solutions architect professional, associate, and cloud practitioner, with expertise in cloud architecture and infrastructure systems.
my background combines technical depth with creative pursuits. i graduated from chapman university (provost's list, 2020) and have experience in both software engineering and film production. as a cinematographer, gaffer, and editor, i've worked on several short films including "prom at gatsby's" (iranian film festival semi-finalist) and "the defectives."
what i'm working on
at openai, i work in applied ai. i'm particularly interested in how we can make complex systems more approachable through thoughtful design and robust technical implementation.
writing
i write about software engineering, product development, and the occasional random thought in my writing. topics range from technical deep-dives to broader observations about building software products.
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feel free to reach out if you'd like to chat about software, product development, or just want to say hello.