Lumina Mescuwa

AI Systems Architect & Independent Researcher

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Summary

Visionary AI Architect with a proven ability to direct the development of novel neural architectures and complex autonomous systems. Synthesizes a rigorous STEM background with an AI-native workflow to rapidly translate ambitious blueprints into robust, functional code.

Key Projects & Research

Epsilon: A Novel, High-Efficiency Transformer

Research
  • Designed a novel Transformer that outperforms a baseline by 5% with 1.5x speedup on a "hyper-micro" parameter budget.
  • Introduced Histogram Quantized Scalar Attention (HQSA) and authored a 9-page technical whitepaper on its mathematical foundations.

Prometheus: An Autonomous AI Scientist

Architecture
  • Architected a multi-agent autonomous system that replicates the full scientific method, integrating LLM-driven hypothesis generation with physics-based molecular docking and MD simulations.
  • Engineered the end-to-end scientific workflow, from building a knowledge base over research papers with LanceDB to the final, data-driven discovery of a novel molecule with a superior composite score.

CodeTag: A Professional Developer Tool

Engineering
  • Built and open-sourced a developer utility with a TUI/CLI, professionally packaged and distributed via `pipx`.
  • Integrated third-party security scanners (Semgrep, OSV-Scanner) into a unified, security-first analysis pipeline.

Experience & Scientific Foundation

Teaching Assistant, General Chemistry

Mission College

Selected by faculty to instruct and mentor students in a university-level laboratory setting, clarifying complex chemical concepts and ensuring the safe, effective execution of experimental protocols.

Academic Tutor (General Science & Communications)

Chabot & Mission College

Recommended by professors to provide targeted academic support in foundational sciences and public speaking, honing skills in communicating complex ideas with clarity and empathy.

Biotechnology Research Intern

Counter Culture Labs

Contributed to a genetic engineering project focused on expressing antiviral proteins in rice, mastering sterile lab protocols and operating specialized equipment.