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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Data Scientist at Ford
2019 - 2021
Worked full-time, applying data science to improve business processes and analytics at Ford Motor Company.
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Data Scientist at NationBuilder
2021 - 2024
Leveraged data to empower communities and campaigns as a Data Scientist at NationBuilder.