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I'm a CS/Physics undergrad on leave from the Claremont Colleges (Pitzer College). I've shipped production AI systems since high school including a chatbot for decentralized clinical trials deployed at eResearch Technology (acquired by Clario). I've published deep learning research at Stanford as a co-author that's won the Cornelius G. Dyke Award from ASNR. I've interned as SWE+PM at Microsoft working with GPT-3 and microservices, and I've explored various venture capital fellowships before taking a break to explore emerging technologies unconstrained. Previously, I've built computer vision tools for autism support, grocery carpooling platforms with 450+ users in one target location with a $30 budget, and hackathon-winning worker sentiment analysis systems using computer vision in industrial contexts. I focus on building things that solve real problems, and sometimes pushing the edge of what's technically feasible.

My journal site, 1001ud.me, includes writing about my time at Pitzer, school more broadly, ongoing builds, journal entries, technical writing, and ideas, alongside a demos section and a reference board.

Selected Essays

[Marketing] Fallacies Involving Virality

An evidence-based exploration of internet virality, common misconceptions, and actionable strategies for creators and marketers to increase content reach.

[UX] Seriously, When Was the Last Time You Used Siri?

Exploring the scientific, user experience, and product challenges of voice user interfaces like Siri, and what the future holds for VUI adoption.

[Media Studies] Håstad Part Two - Networked Dynamics

Analyzes networked dynamics in internet-based music careers, using Yung Lean as a case study to explore Tufekci's concepts of information access, pluralistic ignorance, and the rise of independent artists online.

[Economic Development] Space, The Next Frontier

Explores the expanding economic opportunities in space, the impact of private innovation on costs, and how space technology is reshaping global productivity and the production possibilities curve.

[Media Studies] Quentin Tarantino

A critical look at Quentin Tarantino’s genre reconstruction, postmodernism, and his impact on contemporary cinema.