Hi, I'm Rachel.
I build systems and study how people use them. Currently a software engineer at TikTok working on search infrastructure, after completing my M.Eng. at UC Berkeley and a B.Sc. in Computer Science & Statistics at the University of Toronto.
Currently
TikTok
Software Engineer — Search Engine ML/AI Infrastructure
UC Berkeley
M.Eng., Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (2024–2025)
University of Toronto
B.Sc., Computer Science & Statistics (2019–2024)
Research
AI-powered accessible healthcare
My academic research investigates how large language models and intelligent interfaces can extend mental and physical care to populations who are otherwise under-served. Recent work spans LLM-enhanced narrative interventions for emotional well-being (CHI 2024, Best Paper Honorable Mention), digital-calendar integrations for stress management, and AR-based authoring tools for stroke rehabilitation.
I'm continuing this work alongside industry — and actively looking for academic collaborators in the space.