IshaanJoshi
Dedicated to building accessible, human-first technology at the intersection of AI, research, and social good.
Interests
When I’m not building, working, or doing research, you’ll usually find me…
Featured Projects
A selection of projects I've worked on, from open-source contributions to personal experiments.
Founded a nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the digital divide through comprehensive STEM education programs. Developed mobile applications and web platforms that provide free, accessible technology education to underserved communities, reaching over hundreds of students nationwide.
Key Achievements
- Served 300+ students across 15 states
- Created web and mobile app
- Created Thousands of online resources
- Recieved UN recognition
Tech Stack
Placed in the Congressional App Challenge, CivicPulse is an AI-powered sentiment analysis tool that helps citizens understand public opinion on legislative issues. The platform aggregates social media data and news articles to provide real-time insights into civic engagement and political discourse.
Key Achievements
- 3rd Congressional App Challenge 2024
- Created NLP Analysis Engine
Tech Stack
COO of InstaTrain, a venture at the intersection of immersive technology and workforce development. We are helping hoteliers and sales teams use AI-based training to onboard staff, improve service consistency, and build customer engagement skills in a scalable, cost-effective way. As Executive Director, I focus on strategy, partnerships, and client development, working directly with hotels and enterprises to integrate VR into their training programs.
Key Achievements
- Finalist at UC Launch and UC Berkeley STEP accelerators
- Technology designed to accelerate staff onboarding and reduce training costs
- Aims to combat the industry’s 74% turnover rate by enhancing employee engagement
Tech Stack
Research & Academic Work
Exploring the intersection of technology, healthcare, and education through rigorous research and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Led computational research investigating TRK receptors as Alzheimer's biomarkers
- Developed AI models for drug-target interaction prediction
- Implemented molecular docking simulation pipeline
- Created automated screening workflow reducing analysis time by 60%
Methods & Technologies
Key Discoveries
- Built AI models achieving 87% accuracy in predicting drug-target interactions
- Identified 15+ novel compounds with high TRK receptor binding affinity
- Developed predictive models for early-stage drug screening
Key Responsibilities
- Representative for Dynamic Teen Coalition
- Contributed to Plan Ceibal Uruguay's digital education initiatives
- Analyzed impact of technology integration in educational systems
- Participated in policy development for digital inclusion
Methods & Technologies
Key Discoveries
- Developed recommendations for digital education accessibility
- Contributed to policy framework for educational technology integration
- Created assessment metrics for digital learning outcomes
Key Responsibilities
- Collected and processed 3D motion capture data from 50+ subjects
- Developed clustering algorithms to identify gait pattern abnormalities
- Created real-time gait analysis system using computer vision
- Collaborated with physical therapy team on clinical applications
Methods & Technologies
Key Discoveries
- Classified 5 distinct gait patterns with 92% accuracy
- Identified early markers of movement disorders
- Reduced diagnostic time from hours to minutes using automated analysis
Awards & Achievements
A collection of recognitions for excellence in technology, business, and community service.