The Work
From building AI pipelines for scientific research to leading marketing campaigns that bring communities together—my experience spans data, storytelling, and leadership.
Data Analyst
CurrentProf. Mark Mandel, Dept. of Medical Microbiology & Immunology
UW-Madison, Madison, WI
Building intelligent systems to accelerate scientific discovery in microbiology research.
- Developing an AI pipeline in Python to extract and summarize gene information from 500+ Vibrio fischeri research papers
- Testing and comparing multiple LLMs with RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) workflows to ensure citation accuracy and minimize hallucinations
- Translating complex technical findings into accessible visuals for cross-functional teams
- Working toward building a comprehensive gene knowledgebase using curated datasets combined with validated RAG outputs
Summer Financial Analyst Intern
KHC Housing Company
Mumbai, India
Worked on financial analysis for residential real estate development projects, supporting internal investment decisions and housing finance transactions.
- Performed financial analysis on residential development projects using Excel-based cash flow models to assess funding requirements, cost structures, and pricing assumptions
- Built lender- and investor-facing pitch materials using market comparables and IRR summaries, helping speed up internal and external feedback by 20%
- Drafted loan term sheets and tracked revisions to support execution of housing finance transactions
Research Assistant — Game Theory
Prof. David Cooper, Economics Department
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Contributed to behavioral economics research examining decision-making patterns in strategic interactions.
- Analyzed economic data in Python for Prisoner's Dilemma research, identifying patterns in cooperative vs. competitive behavior
- Built and maintained Excel datasets tracking participant responses across multiple experimental conditions
- Created Tableau visualizations to communicate trend analyses to the research team
- Collaborated with graduate students on data collection protocols and participant recruitment
Programming & Marketing Senator
Mayflower Residence Hall Association
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Led marketing initiatives and event programming for a 600+ resident community.
- Designed and executed social media campaigns that drew 100+ attendees to campus events
- Created branded graphics for Instagram and LinkedIn using Canva, establishing visual consistency
- Planned and promoted community events ranging from study sessions to cultural celebrations
- Contributed to winning the Best Residence Hall Award for excellence in programming and engagement
500+
Papers Analyzed
100+
Event Attendees
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Research Labs