Cad4Kids
Robotics
Crypto Mining
Coding Campers
ModMed
LLM Analysis
Robotics Competition
Cad4Kids 3D

Joshua Ta

Full-Stack Engineer & AI Researcher

Innovating intelligent systems and data-driven products

About Me

Joshua Ta

I'm a Computer Science and Economics student at Brown University excited about leveraging AI for medtech applications, competitive robotics, and innovative full-stack solutions.

My experience spans full-stack development, machine learning research, and hardware engineering. Currently, I'm working with Professor Rafael La Porta on applying LLMs to financial analysis, while also developing various personal projects like the UroAgent for OC Urology Group and Brown's FullStackatBrown club.

Featured Projects

ModMed AI Agent

ModMed AI Agent

HIPAA-compliant ChatGPT-style assistant for streamlined patient data access. Integrated LLaMA model with FastAPI backend and OAuth2 authentication for real-time clinical information summarization.

React FastAPI LLaMA Docker OAuth2
https://uroassist.net/login
Cad4Kids

Cad4Kids

GUI application converting 2D images into interactive 3D models exportable as STL files. Optimized rendering with vectorized NumPy operations for improved performance and memory efficiency.

Python PyQt5 OpenGL NumPy 3D Printing
VEX Robotics

VEX Robotics Champion

Founded and led globally competitive robotics team to regional championship. Implemented PID control and odometry-based motion planning for autonomous navigation, placing in top 0.3% globally.

C++ Arduino PID Control Motion Planning
https://www.youtube.com/@2922_Charles
LLM Financial Analysis

LLM Financial Analysis

Research project extracting and structuring data from 120,000+ analyst reports using Llama 3.1 and FinBERT. Analyzing left-tail market expectations from Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan forecasts.

Python Llama 3.1 FinBERT HPC NLP
Crypto Mining

Crypto Mining

Engineered and optimized mining computers achieving 150 MH/s from RTX 30 Series. Invested $7,000 to generate $25,000 profit, reinvested in diversified portfolio including ETFs and index funds.

Hardware Optimization Investment Analytics
Coding Campers

Coding Campers

Dragon Kim Foundation Grant winner ($5,000). Provided free coding education to elementary and middle school students, teaching Python, Scratch, and binary concepts through interactive workshops.

Python Scratch Education Leadership

Technical Skills

Languages

Python JavaScript TypeScript Java C++ HTML/CSS

Frameworks

React FastAPI Node.js Docker TailwindCSS PyQt5

AI/ML

LLaMA FinBERT NLP OpenGL NumPy Pandas

Tools

Git OAuth2 Selenium HPC Clusters ESLint Zod

Experience

September 2024 - Present
Lead Research Assistant
Brown Economics Department

Leading team of researchers to analyze 120,000+ analyst reports using LLMs. Designing and implementing NLP pipelines with Llama 3.1 and FinBERT on Brown's HPC cluster.

June 2023 - August 2024
Data Analytics Intern
University of Southern California

Implemented Python/MatLab algorithms for 3D object generation. Developed GUI providing advanced CAD tool accessibility. Invited to USC Iovine and Young Academy Cohort (3-5% acceptance).

May 2023 - August 2024
Founder & Lead Programmer
VEX Robotics Team #2922C

Founded globally competitive robotics team, fundraised $7,000. Won regional championship and OCSA Programming Award. Achieved top 0.3% global ranking in VEX Skills.

Let's Connect

📧 joshua_ta@brown.edu 📱 (949) 343-4473 💻 GitHub 🔗 LinkedIn