Founder • Developer • Aspiring Music Technologist
Insanely interested in the intersections among music, cs and neuroscience from the perspectives of business and research. Find me playing the recorder and making content outside building.
Currently building MeloMed, where music intersects with behavioral AI and mental health, and software for musicians to help them save time during production.
AI-driven behavioral wellness platform where music intersects with AI and mental health. Winner of NYU WIBE Shark Tank 2025.
Collaborating with like-minded peers to do research on agentic applications on therapies.
Software for musicians to save time during production, understanding creative workflow and enhancing the artistic process.
ML-based feature analysis and predictive modeling for PCOS diagnosis using computational health research methods.
Selected for YC Hackathon (22% acceptance); built AI arbitrage tool detecting viral products and automating Shopify listings. Automated trend detection from TikTok/Spotify with real-time price comparison.
Built AI assistive navigation for peripheral vision loss; implemented YOLOv8 detection with <100ms latency for real-time warnings. Designed multi-modal feedback system with haptic motors, audio alerts, and AI voice assistance.
Developed voice-first ADHD productivity app; integrated Deepgram API for speech-to-text with automatic task parsing. Built gamification system with streaks, badges, and leaderboards.
Created biometric stress-detection platform using EmotiBit sensor for HR/HRV/EDA tracking and personalized entertainment. Integrated Cerebras LLM for mood classification and built 4 interactive stress-relief modules.
Multi-instrumentalist with 10+ years of classical training. Recorder soloist & composer, also playing piano (since age 3), violin (since age 5), clarinet, ukulele, flute, and percussion. Creating multi-part arrangements on YouTube @candexplores.
Ballet, contemporary dance, photography, audio technology, interdisciplinary design.
Tutor for middle and elementary students, Recorder music instructor, SPCC Coastal Conservation volunteer, Rites of Passage (24-day leadership training).