Hello, I'm
Passionate about quantum computing, post-quantum cryptography, and secure software systems. Currently researching security architectures at the University of Toronto.
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UTSC CMS Symposium Winner
(Quantum Security)
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PennyLane Certified
(100% Completed)
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15+ Cybersecurity CTF
Challenges Solved
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Next: Xanadu Residency
& Cybersecurity Internship
About
I'm a 4th-year Computer Science student at the University of Toronto specializing in Software Engineering. My work lives at the intersection of quantum computing, cryptography, and systems engineering. I'm driven by the challenge of designing secure network systems and software in an era where quantum technologies are rapidly redefining what's possible in computation and communication. Beyond research, I love to build and create — from full-stack software and cybersecurity projects to startups and student communities that merge technical innovation with meaningful impact. When I'm not coding, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, playing basketball, tennis, or soccer, working out, reading, cooking, and travelling to explore new ideas and experiences.
At Xanadu Quantum HQ
Presenting at CMS Symposium
Basketball Championship
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Experience
A quick snapshot of my main focus areas: quantum computing, cybersecurity, software engineering, startups, and community work.
Researching quantum-safe security, comparing PQC and QKD protocols, and exploring photonic quantum machine learning.
Active research with Prof. Marcelo Ponce (Best Poster – CMS 2025), PennyLane Codebook completion, PhotonQML hackathon (3rd place), Qiskit Summer School Excellence Award, Q-SITE 2025, IBM Quantum certification.
End-to-end systems: from OS kernels and concurrent tools to full-stack products and production web apps.
Building IDS from scratch, 15+ CTF challenges (crypto, reverse engineering, packet analysis), CSCD58 network labs (Mininet, SDN, POX), Google Cybersecurity Certificate, secure authentication for Offline app (JWT, bcrypt).
End-to-end systems: from OS kernels and concurrent tools to full-stack products and production web apps.
StockSocial (FastAPI, PostgreSQL, React Native), Quotis MVP, CMS Connect Android app, Pintos kernel threads, MIPS interpreter, System Monitor (C++/ncurses), MSA UTSC website.
Building products from idea to launch, managing teams, and navigating fundraising and early-stage growth.
KZ Collections founder (65% conversion increase, Shopify customizations), Quotis co-founder (Scrum Master, $4K grants), Offline intern (React Native security contributions, pre-seed funded).
Building strong student communities, organizing large-scale events, and mentoring through sports and tech initiatives.
UTSC MSA webmaster (100+ iftar attendees, React/Node.js/MongoDB), PMCC camp coordinator (3-day multi-sport tournament), Q-SITE VP of Partnerships (200+ attendees, IBM/Xanadu sponsors), Omar Fund & TCF volunteer.
Researching quantum-safe security, comparing PQC and QKD protocols, and exploring photonic quantum machine learning.
Active research with Prof. Marcelo Ponce (Best Poster – CMS 2025), PennyLane Codebook completion, PhotonQML hackathon (3rd place), Qiskit Summer School Excellence Award, Q-SITE 2025, IBM Quantum certification.
End-to-end systems: from OS kernels and concurrent tools to full-stack products and production web apps.
Building IDS from scratch, 15+ CTF challenges (crypto, reverse engineering, packet analysis), CSCD58 network labs (Mininet, SDN, POX), Google Cybersecurity Certificate, secure authentication for Offline app (JWT, bcrypt).
End-to-end systems: from OS kernels and concurrent tools to full-stack products and production web apps.
StockSocial (FastAPI, PostgreSQL, React Native), Quotis MVP, CMS Connect Android app, Pintos kernel threads, MIPS interpreter, System Monitor (C++/ncurses), MSA UTSC website.
Building products from idea to launch, managing teams, and navigating fundraising and early-stage growth.
KZ Collections founder (65% conversion increase, Shopify customizations), Quotis co-founder (Scrum Master, $4K grants), Offline intern (React Native security contributions, pre-seed funded).
Building strong student communities, organizing large-scale events, and mentoring through sports and tech initiatives.
UTSC MSA webmaster (100+ iftar attendees, React/Node.js/MongoDB), PMCC camp coordinator (3-day multi-sport tournament), Q-SITE VP of Partnerships (200+ attendees, IBM/Xanadu sponsors), Omar Fund & TCF volunteer.
Selected Work
Summer 2025
Completed Introduction to Quantum Computing under Prof. Marcelo Ponce. Delivered research presentation on PQC & QKD exploring their complementary roles in hybrid security.
Topics: Linear algebra, quantum mechanics, tunneling, Bell inequalities, Shor's algorithm, PQC families, QKD protocols
May – July 2025
Completed all modules of Xanadu's PennyLane Codebook, mastering quantum circuit design, optimization, and hybrid quantum-classical algorithms.
Full completion with original solutions to all chapters and exercises
August 2025 – Present
Ongoing research under Prof. Marcelo Ponce evaluating quantum-safe security by comparing quantum key distribution protocols (BB84, E91) with lattice-based post-quantum cryptography for real-world networks.
Winner of Best Poster – CMS Undergraduate Research Symposium 2025 · Publication in progress
September 2025 – Present
Developing a variational quantum classifier on photonic hardware simulators using PennyLane and Strawberry Fields. Benchmarking CV models against classical baselines.
Exploring circuit designs with beamsplitters and continuous-variable gates
August 2025
Completed all labs and assignments for IBM's Qiskit Global Summer School, earning Quantum Excellence badge for full completion.
Advanced quantum algorithms, circuit optimization, and practical implementation
2025 – Present
Active Partnerships and Hackathon Associate for Q-SITE Toronto 2025. Contributing to sponsor outreach, challenge development, and hackathon logistics.
Student-led quantum conference bridging academia, industry, and education
October 2025
Placed 3rd overall at University of Toronto Qiskit Fall Fest Hackathon. Worked on hybrid quantum-classical learning models using Qiskit and PennyLane.
24-hour hackathon focused on quantum machine learning applications
Ongoing (2025 – 2026)
Currently preparing for IBM Certified Quantum Developer Exam, focusing on quantum algorithms, circuit optimization, and hardware implementation.
Comprehensive certification covering Qiskit, quantum computing fundamentals, and practical applications
Summer 2025
Completed Introduction to Quantum Computing under Prof. Marcelo Ponce. Delivered research presentation on PQC & QKD exploring their complementary roles in hybrid security.
Topics: Linear algebra, quantum mechanics, tunneling, Bell inequalities, Shor's algorithm, PQC families, QKD protocols
May – July 2025
Completed all modules of Xanadu's PennyLane Codebook, mastering quantum circuit design, optimization, and hybrid quantum-classical algorithms.
Full completion with original solutions to all chapters and exercises
August 2025 – Present
Ongoing research under Prof. Marcelo Ponce evaluating quantum-safe security by comparing quantum key distribution protocols (BB84, E91) with lattice-based post-quantum cryptography for real-world networks.
Winner of Best Poster – CMS Undergraduate Research Symposium 2025 · Publication in progress
September 2025 – Present
Developing a variational quantum classifier on photonic hardware simulators using PennyLane and Strawberry Fields. Benchmarking CV models against classical baselines.
Exploring circuit designs with beamsplitters and continuous-variable gates
August 2025
Completed all labs and assignments for IBM's Qiskit Global Summer School, earning Quantum Excellence badge for full completion.
Advanced quantum algorithms, circuit optimization, and practical implementation
2025 – Present
Active Partnerships and Hackathon Associate for Q-SITE Toronto 2025. Contributing to sponsor outreach, challenge development, and hackathon logistics.
Student-led quantum conference bridging academia, industry, and education
October 2025
Placed 3rd overall at University of Toronto Qiskit Fall Fest Hackathon. Worked on hybrid quantum-classical learning models using Qiskit and PennyLane.
24-hour hackathon focused on quantum machine learning applications
Ongoing (2025 – 2026)
Currently preparing for IBM Certified Quantum Developer Exam, focusing on quantum algorithms, circuit optimization, and hardware implementation.
Comprehensive certification covering Qiskit, quantum computing fundamentals, and practical applications
Skills
Contact
I'm especially interested in projects around quantum-classical security, quantum software tooling, and systems-level cybersecurity. If you're working on something in that space (and want to talk quantum or startups over coffee), I'd love to hear from you.
