Projects

Examples of Previous Work from Academia and Startups:

Machine Learning via Genetic Programming

• • Undergraduate Research at Stanford University

  • Developed machine learning algorithms using genetic programming techniques.
    
    

3D Digitizing and Force-Feedback Algorithms for Virtual Reality (VR) and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

• • Immersion Corporation

  • Created advanced algorithms to enhance VR experiences and improve human-computer interaction through force-feedback technology.
    
    

Tangible Interfaces and Haptic Interpersonal Communication

• • Master’s Research at the MIT Media Lab

  • Explored the use of tangible interfaces and haptic technology to facilitate interpersonal communication.

Socially-Intelligent Agents for Education and Self-Driving Cars

• • Doctoral Research at Stanford University

  • Developed socially-intelligent agents applied in educational settings and autonomous vehicle navigation.
    
    

Psychology of Voice User Interfaces (VUIs)

• • Post-Doctoral Research at Stanford University

  • Investigated the psychological aspects of VUIs; co-authored the MIT Press book “Wired for Speech”.
    
    

Recommendation Engines and Behavioral Search for Personalization

• • Co-founder and CTO at Baynote Inc.

  • Led the creation of personalization technologies for clients like Dell, J.Crew, Expedia, Urban Outfitters, Motorola, and AT&T.
    
    

Personalization & Recommendation Algorithms

• • CTO in Residence at Trusper Inc.

  • Developed algorithms for a top 20 iPhone app in the Lifestyle category, enhancing user personalization.
    
    

Artificial Life (ALife) Platform for Character Creation, Tracking, and Simulation

• • Founder of m.sound.creations

  • Built a platform for character development and simulation, applicable in gaming and 3D printing.
    
    

Identity Resolution and Data Enrichment

• • CTO at FullContact Inc.

  • Provided solutions for clients including HubSpot, Mailchimp, Salesforce, and Time Inc. to enhance data accuracy and customer insights.

Human-Like Photo Understanding

• • Scientific Advisor at Meaningly

  • Built an AI systems to interpret photographs with human-like understanding (pre-LLM).
    
    

Democratizing Access to Open Source AI

• • Co-founder and CTO at Bytez Inc.

  • Focused on making open-source AI technologies accessible to a wider audience.
    
    

AI and Geospatial Applications for Nature Technology

• • Founding Member of The Nature Tech Collective

  • Worked on integrating AI with geospatial data to support environmental technology initiatives.