Career Journey

Data Scientist II / Software Engineer II

• Core member developing ALEMBIC, an AI-driven discovery and analysis platform integrating advanced computational algorithms with biology and chemistry.

Web Infrastructure & Technology Lead (Ad hoc Volunteer)

• The Phaedon Institute is a non-for-profit scientific think tank committed to pioneering advancements in the fields of aging and longevity sciences.
• Independently led the end-to-end development of the organization’s website in close collaboration with founding board members; continue to actively oversee its web and technical operations on ad hoc basis. (www.phaedon.institute)
• Contributed to the organization of Seno-Therapeutics Summit 2023 at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging; and 2025 Summit in Rome, Italy.

Research Associate II

• Part of early-staged drug discovery company focused on discovering drug-like molecules for pharmaceutical targets based on innovative DNA-programmed combinatorial chemistry synthesis platform.
• Designed and developed instrumentation, equipment, and procedures for novel fluidic pumps used for state of the art drug discovery using DNA-programmed combinatorial chemistry.
• Assisted bioinformatics team in data analysis, interpretation and visualizations; presented data to the team on a regular basis.
• Identified, tested, and experimented process and material improvements. Successfully improved the affinity chromatography binding efficiency by 1.5x, leading to updates in chemistry protocols.
• Conducted literature and patent reviews to stay current with technologies and implemented them.
• Managed lab equipment procurement, maintenance, and safety, including overseeing the disposal of hazardous chemicals.

Graduate Research Assistant

• Investigated lymphatic fluid flow and valve dynamics in wild-type and genetically modified mice using in-vivo imaging and computational analyses.
• Developed image analysis pipelines for particle tracking, edge detection, and vessel segmentation (Python, MATLAB, ImageJ, Imaris).
• Conducted IHC experiments on mice tissues to identify differential protein expression of vascular endothelial cells subjected to varying flow regimes.
• Studied hemodynamics in cardiovascular and cerebral vessels; explored implications for disease progression, including cancer metastasis.
• Analyzed the vascular impact of stents, catheters, pharmacological agents and medical devices.
• Conducted literature reviews on pathophysiology, development and treatment of vascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, thrombosis, aneurysms, myocardial infarction and lymphedema.
• Presented findings at multiple symposia; contributed to manuscripts and scientific figures as lead author on publications.
• Mentored junior lab members and presented journal articles in lab meetings.

Bachelor of Engineering – Mechanical Engineering

• Graduated with honors.
• Awarded Best Project at ISTE National Convention.
• Held leadership roles in student council and athletics.
• Elected by a student body of 3,000+ to the College Student Council.
• Oversaw intercollegiate participation in state and national-level sports tournaments.
• Served as Captain of the Chess Team, representing the college at national tournaments.
• Led logistics, scheduling, and team selection across multiple disciplines.
• Collaborated with college leadership on event planning and coordination.