About Me

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards."

- Søren Kierkegaard

My experiences inform my unique perspective & influence who I am today. Here are a few milestones from my journey:

  • Early Years in SE Michigan

    I am the second son of Indian immigrants & grew up in the Metro Detroit area during the 90s and 00s. Both of my parents worked full-time, my father as a Mechanical Engineer and my mother as a Project Manager. They fostered within me an early interest in technology and appreciation for community.

  • Undergrad at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

    Graduated 2012

    Completed Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Environmental Studies at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

  • Moving to the Motor City

    Fall 2012

    Packed up and moved to Detroit with an interest in engaging with the city's rich history and revitalization efforts.

  • Graduate Studies @ UMSI

    Graduated 2019

    Earned a Master of Science in Information from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, specializing in Data Science and Human-Computer Interaction.

  • Data Scientist at Ford

    2019 - 2021

    Worked full-time, applying data science to improve business processes and analytics at Ford Motor Company.

  • Data Scientist at NationBuilder

    2021 - 2024

    Leveraged data to empower communities and campaigns as a Data Scientist at NationBuilder.