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New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

• Leading research & engineering initiatives within human-computer interaction (HCI), resulting in 6 first-author publications (CHI, UIST, ASSETS); one pending patent; and a plugin for a major game engine.• Developed AI agent-driven systems using Python and LlamaIndex to make large-scale smart city datasets more accessible to NYC residents, contributing to a prestigious research consortium.• Designed and prototyped accessibility tools for PCs, Android, and iOS using the Unity engine, enhancing user experience in video games and digital media.• Deployed a backend-as-a-service application using Docker on Ubuntu servers, facilitating efficient collection of over 1 million log entries during remote user studies.• Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data from 50+ user studies and interviews, driving design improvements and future research directions.• Mentored 25 students in research & technical skills, ensuring successful completion of 6 major projects.

Redmond, Washington, Us

• Designed and prototyped a Python-based system using large language models to improve participant engagement and understanding during virtual meetings.• Integrated prototype with Microsoft Teams and developed a React-based dashboard for system monitoring.• Collaborated with 5 researchers to explore system expansion, user studies, and potential future publications.• Authored 30+ pages of detailed technical documentation and delivered 2 key presentations with live demos.Worked with the Ability team and HCAIX (Human-Centered AI & Experiences) Group at Microsoft Research in Redmond.

New York, Us

• Developed assistive technologies to improve navigation in large transportation hubs for people with disabilities.• Integrated wireless sensors and computer vision technologies to enable positioning across large indoor areas, achieving centimeter-level precision.• Built a client-server system with Django & PostgreSQL backend to navigate users through complex spaces.• Led team to develop an Android app with voice-driven UI, allowing users to start navigation in under 30 seconds.• Collaborated with 6 institutions, resulting in 5 co-authored publications.

• Oversaw initial development of a learning management system to simplify school and classroom administration.• Prototyped apps (web and Android mobile) and managed server (building, hardening, and maintenance).• Selected as semifinalists into the 2016 Zahn Innovation Center's Tech Innovation Seed Prize and awarded seed funding to develop our idea while participating in a 5-month startup “bootcamp.”• Managed work associated with venture competitions, including preparing pitches, meeting with mentors, and performing demos.• Played vital role in major decisions, including allocating future equity among team members and suggesting shifts in focus.

Washington, Dc, Us

• Served as the only undergraduate team member on a project utilizing Bluetooth beacons and computer vision approaches to provide navigation support and crowd behavior analysis inside large transportation hubs.• Experimented with various positioning SDKs and methods (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, vision, and geomagnetism) to determine the best method of indoor positioning on an Android device.• Built and deployed a custom-made, Django-based server component with a robust API onto Heroku and a bridged virtual machine.• Subsequently awarded a follow-on grant to continue our work during the following year.

New York, Ny, Us

• Assisted a post-doctoral fellow with identifying biomarkers and therapeutic targets for chronic liver diseases.• Performed computer-aided data analysis on large datasets using R, Python, and Gene Set Enrichment Analysis.

New York, Us

• Led a weekly, required workshop for a total of 40 students taking General Chemistry I.• Administered worksheets and quizzes to students, and assisted students with any issues they may have had with concepts.• Participated in weekly sessions for workshop leaders as part of the Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL) Program.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Computer Science

Master Of Science - Ms, Computer Science

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Computer Engineering

Master Of Philosophy - Mphil, Computer Science

High School

French A1.1 Certification