Akash Das

Hi, all! My name is Akash Das, born and raised in NYC. I am currently pursing a joint MS Engineering and MBA at Columbia. Before Columbia, I spent my professional career in finance as a derivatives portfolio manager and in private equity. I later left finance to pursue my own startup specializing in AI recommendation systems and inventory management for e-commerce companies. Post Columbia, I hope to bring my skills in machine learning/AI to the healthcare space, specifically in therapeutics and disease diagnoses. I enjoy producing music, playing the sitar and guitar, hiking, weight lifting, and exploring the cosmos with my telescope. To unwind, I also love spending time with my family and close friends. As Interschool Chair, I hope to connect with my fellow peers and advocate for building close communities across Columbia.