I've been designing and building digital products for several years.
My approach to product design starts with obtaining a deep understanding of the problem and target user groups through research. Then I apply principles from user experience and interaction design to develop a product that is both effective and delightful to use.
Here are some of the highlights from my journey.
I built and launched CalcGen AI independently from scratch, a new data visualization tool that uses a multi-agent AI framework to make data research, analysis, visualization, and sharing take seconds instead of hours. CalcGen had a very successful launch, getting 2200+ users in the first week of beta, and featured as a trending product in some of the biggest AI newsletters in the world.
At AKALA, a 2024 Techstars edtech startup backed by Google and other institutional investors, I designed and built a new way for young students to learn about the costs of adult life to better plan for their future.
To complete my undergrad at Williams College, I completed a final independent study in Cognitive Science, exploring the role of cognitive load in digital learning interfaces.
At ThinkCERCA, a Series B edtech startup, backed by the Bill Gates Foundation and others, I designed a platform for teachers to gain skills to improve their curriculum design.
At Williams, I cofounded a startup that used AI to help students effectively manage their syllabi, assignments, and notes. We were among the 4 winners of the 2023 Williams College Pitch Competition who recieved funding to develop our product. As a student, I also completed extensive coursework in Cognitive Science, Theoretical AI, UX Design, and Computer Science.
At Beat the Streets, a national sports-based youth development nonprofit, I designed a mobile platform for athletes and coaches to track their progress and goals, as well as manage teams, schedule practices, and more.
Working independently, I built websites and designed apps for local businesses, and taught myself user experience design and full-stack web development. Here are some highlights:
I designed a mobile app for a local coffee shop using Figma. The app allows users to browse offerings, place orders, and save favorites for future orders. Here are the screens from the prototype:
Before college, I worked in I.T. in a global V.C. Incubator (Triton Systems), built and sold custom PCs, and tried to learn just about every software I could get my hands on.
I also practice nature photography and sketching in my free time.
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