Lekan

I'm a CS/Physics undergrad on leave ☹️. I've shipped production AI systems since high school including a chatbot for decentralized clinical trials deployed at eResearch Technology (acquired by Clario). I've published deep learning research at Stanford as a co-author that's won the Cornelius G. Dyke Award from ASNR. I've interned as SWE+PM at Microsoft working with GPT-3 and microservices, and I've explored various venture capital fellowships before taking a break to explore emerging technologies unconstrained. Previously, I've built computer vision tools for autism support, grocery carpooling platforms with 450+ users in one target location with a $30 budget, and hackathon-winning worker sentiment analysis systems using computer vision in industrial contexts. I focus on building systems that amplify human creativity rather than replace it.

Selected Essays

[Marketing] Fallacies Involving Virality

An evidence-based exploration of internet virality, common misconceptions, and actionable strategies for creators and marketers to increase content reach.

[UX] Seriously, When Was the Last Time You Used Siri?

Exploring the scientific, user experience, and product challenges of voice user interfaces like Siri, and what the future holds for VUI adoption.

[Media Studies] Håstad Part Two - Networked Dynamics

Analyzes networked dynamics in internet-based music careers, using Yung Lean as a case study to explore Tufekci's concepts of information access, pluralistic ignorance, and the rise of independent artists online.

[Economic Development] Space, The Next Frontier

Explores the expanding economic opportunities in space, the impact of private innovation on costs, and how space technology is reshaping global productivity and the production possibilities curve.

[Media Studies] Quentin Tarantino

A critical look at Quentin Tarantino’s genre reconstruction, postmodernism, and his impact on contemporary cinema.