Making sense of the physical world.

ML engineer at Apple · PhD, Georgia Tech

I build machine learning that connects signals to experiences, from health sensing to intuitive interactions.

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IndustryApple · 2024-present
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Industry at Apple

Selected features I’ve contributed to as a machine learning engineer.

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AirPods Pro 32025

A new way to listen to your heart.

On-device machine learning for in-ear heart rate sensing during workouts.

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Apple Watch2026

Small gestures. Natural interactions.

Machine learning that turns finger gestures into intuitive, hands-free controls.

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iPhone Duo2026

Room for a different kind of input.

Machine learning for Apple Pencil input and personalization across two displays.