Rishik Sarkar

About

"If you could train an AI to be a Buddhist, it would probably be pretty good." - Reid Hoffman. I've built machine learning products at a fintech scaleup, contributed to cutting-edge AI at a vertical AI startup, and am an incoming engineer at FAANG, where I hope to help develop systems that impact millions. Alongside my industry work, I've conducted research at the intersection of AI, cognitive neuroscience, XR interaction, and NLP for mental healthcare, driven by a deep interest in psychology and human-centered technology. I hold a Master's degree in Computer Science from Cornell University and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Rutgers University-New Brunswick with a B.S. in Computer Science and Cognitive Science (Honors), earning induction into Phi Beta Kappa. Through my academic and personal experiences, as well as my time in research, retail, and industry, I've seen the urgent need for more accessible mental healthcare. In the future, I hope to found a company that helps democratize mental health support through the state-of-the-art technologies I've worked with firsthand. I speak English, Bengali, Hindi, and some Japanese and German. If you speak any of these languages, feel free

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