In the summer of 2023, Synaptiq participated in Y Combinator, a renowned startup accelerator in San Francisco. Through this transformative program, we gained invaluable insights into building a scalable business, refining our product-market fit, and navigating the complexities of startup growth and funding. YC's mentorship, resources, and network empowered us to clarify our vision, connect with like-minded founders, and continue to grow our business.
Overview
B.S. in Engineering Psychology Major, Computer Science Special Interest
Engineering psychology, human factors, and computer science courses at Tufts University prepared me to be an effective team member armed with the ability to lead successful design and development projects. Engineering psychology has broadened my skill set to include UI/UX development, human resources, research, and product management.
Achievements
- Major GPA: 4.00
- Overall GPA: 3.96
- Dean's List - Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016
- Recipient of the De Florez Prize in Human Engineering (2017)
- Summa Cum Laude
Industry Related Coursework
- Stats for Behavioral Science (PSY 0031)
- Introduction to Computing in Engineering (ES 0002)
- Introduction to Computer Science (COMP 0011)
- Introduction to Psychology (PSY 0001)
- Data Structures (COMP 0015)
- Computer Aided Design w/ Lab (ES 0018)
- Web Programming (COMP 0020)
- Experimental Psychology (PSY 0032)
- Computer Interface Design (ENP 0166)
- Introduction to Human Factors (ENP 0061)
- Introduction to Engineering Psychology (PSY 0053)
- Discrete Mathematics (COMP 0061)
- Game Development (COMP 0023)
- Emotion (PSY 0022)
- Ergonomics (ENP 0193)
- Human Factors Product Design (ENP 0161)
- Human-Robot System Design (ENP 0162)
- Independent Research (PSY 0191)
- Human Computer Interaction (PSY 0171)
- Starting a Tech Company (EXP 0022)
- Senior Capstone (ENP 0120)
Activities
Tufts Human Factors & Ergonomics Society
Treasurer & Board Member
I served as a board member on the Tufts Human Factors & Ergonomics Society starting my freshman year. This society was designed to support underclassmen as they choose their fields of study and to create social events for students in the major. After two years on the board, I become the treasurer. In this role, I was in charge of outlining our yearly budget and coordinating with the Tufts Treasury to gain approval.
FSFC (Club Soccer)
Captain & Teammate
I played Tufts Club B soccer for two years before budget cuts ended the team. As captain starting my junior year, I helped our team disaffiliate from the university to become an independent club team, competing in the same league that we played in before the budget cuts.