Enterprising MIT student fueled by a deep passion for computer science, cybersecurity, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge. Currently pursuing majors in Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics, while exploring other fields with minors in Mathematics and Music.
Beyond the realm of coding and digital defense, I find joy in the power of words and the art of expression, sharing thoughts through writing, music, and public speaking. Combining my technical expertise with my innate desire to make a positive impact, I strive to help others harness the power of technology to achieve their goals. Whether it's assisting individuals in overcoming challenges or collaborating on projects that drive innovation, I am dedicated to creating meaningful connections and fostering a supportive community.
research
formal research conducted and past papersBuilt and applied machine learning optimization models to complex high-dimensional design problems, running physics-driven simulations of stellar-like plasma experiments at the National Ignition Facility (NIF).
Conducting foundation model analysis and determining the effect of AI development on the scientific method and societal impact. Key questions include assessing the accessibility and democratization of AI in science and evaluating the performance of open-source AI models against established data benchmarks.
Constructed an augmented feature set combining MFCCs with wavelet transforms to improve genre classification. Demonstrated that hybrid features boost accuracy for low-capacity models and offer a richer, more robust representation of musical signals.
Enhancing transformer-based sentiment analysis models, such as BERT, by integrating informal language variants into training data to improve robustness against slang, misspellings, and emojis.
Investigating the use of transformer models for video-to-audio sequence generation, optimizing single GPU inference with encoder-decoder architectures across three parameter scales (60M, 150M, 350M).
tech
various groups i am part of and projects i've worked onPresident of MIT Pokerbots, a class and competition for students to develop AI bots to play poker variants.
Served on Infrastructure team, overseeing the development of the MIT Battlecode platform. Battlecode is a class and competition where participants program bots to play a game of strategy.
An extension of an older project, where I built an interactive Conway's Game of Life with photo initialization.
A web application which uses audio analysis algorithms to generate real-time, interactive visual patterns that respond dynamically to different audio features, creating unique audiovisual experiences.
Spent two summers as a full-stack development intern for the National Ignition Facility, developing internal tools for scientific data analysis.
Organized and built RiceTeaCatPanda and HouseplantCTF, cybersecurity Capture the Flag competitions with thousands of participants across the globe.
arts
my newsletter, creative writings, writings about music, and musical compositions and performancea newsletter and series of posts documenting my life experience, from shallow one-off thoughts to exploratory contemplations.
A partimento composition exercise in harmony and counterpoint. It follows a cat's journey through a supposedly-abandoned parking garage.
Charlie Parker's 1946 Dial recording of "Ornithology" demonstrates bebop's revolutionary approach to transforming jazz from within.
Exploring the intersection of Asian and Western music through artist stories and 88rising's cultural milestones.
The sun was setting, casting long shadows across the empty street. A gentle breeze rustled through...
my profile and listening on Spotify.
business
business initiatives in marketing, operations, data analytics, and optimizationCombined predictive modeling (LightGBM, SHAP) and mathematical optimization to support real estate investment decisions. Predicted housing prices on the Ames dataset and optimized portfolio allocation under budget and diversification constraints.
Operations-focused engagement with health-tech startup Medikana: worked directly with the company on the "All-Hands Product Push," analyzed their structure and sales pipeline, and recommended changes including a centralized CRM for coordination and scalability.
Developed a mixed-integer program using JuMP and Gurobi to model large-scale hurricane evacuation in Florida. Integrated real-world road, shelter, and population data to minimize unallocated evacuees under capacity and distance constraints. Achieved a 79% improvement over greedy heuristics and identified high-impact infrastructure sites.
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my go-to fun fact is that i'm ambidextrous; i also love to travel
MIT '26
computer science + artificial intelligence & business analytics
mathematics & music
see my classes!cybersecurity, AI/ML, full-stack development
violin, composition, music production
creative writing, public speaking
poker, game development, astronomy & biology at a high level
valedictorian of 600
pedrozzi scholar, student of the month june 2022
toastmasters advanced communicator gold
toastmasters advanced leadership silver
california cyber innovation challenge 1st 2020
tri valley writers award 2022
malayalam, english, spanish, sanskrit
python, java, c++, javascript, typescript
react, node.js, mongodb, postgresql
git, docker, aws, gcp
ghidra, wireshark, nmap, splunk, burp suite
latex, markdown