Working on biologically realistic spiking neural networks using microelectrode array (MEA) data. Focusing on STDP and dopamine-modulated plasticity to study stable, interpretable learning dynamics in neural systems. Exploring closed-loop interfaces between neural activity and control tasks.

• Conducting research on visual processing and receptive fields in the brain (V1, V2, and V4)

• Implementing machine learning algorithms in MATLAB to analyze neural activity and simulate visual perception

As Vice President of the Core Consulting Group Chapter at El Camino, I lead the creation and management of consulting projects with real companies, providing hands-on experience for our members. I handle communications with the USC and Berkeley chapters to facilitate resources and project opportunities for our chapter, while also overseeing club operations.

• Researched and analyzed Gen Z consumer sentiment towards the Beats by Dre brand, conducting surveys and interviews to gather valuable data

• Conducted competitive analysis comparing Beats’ brand positioning and communication strategies with competitors, offering insights into differentiation and opportunities

• Performed a brand and communication sentiment analysis to determine the effectiveness of marketing campaigns across different platforms

• Collaborated with the Beats Consumer Insights team, providing strategic recommendations on how Beats can better connect with Gen Z consumers, presenting findings in a compelling, data-driven presentation

• Built and implemented a visualization dashboard for partner project tracking, enhancing data transparency and stakeholder decision-making.

• Reduced SQL query times by over 60%, achieving significant storage savings and enabling data analysis on more cost-efficient infrastructure.

• Analyzed usage patterns of data-sharing features, identifying key growth opportunities and strategizing on customer conversion pathways.

• Collaborated in an intensive sales enablement bootcamp, simulating data transition projects that enhanced my collaborative and technical prowess.

• Shadowed tech teams, absorbing critical insights on sales engineering, partner ecosystem, and solution development in the data cloud space.

• Executed deep dives into industry research, refining my understanding of cloud data platforms and contributing to strategic business initiatives.