Welcome

I’m Rick and this is my website. I describe myself belonging and thinking through Western Reformed Tradition, of Tamil Descent with Cosmopolitan outlook. My Ancestors are from Tamil Nadu, India.

I graduated with a Ph.D. in Computer and Information Science, focusing on Machine Learning, under the advising of Dr. Xiaowei Xu at University of Arkansas. I graduated with a M.S in Computer Science, writing my thesis titled, "Kodai: A Software Architecture and Implementation for Segmentation", under Dr. Joan Peckham . My Master's Degree is from the University of Rhode Island, USA. I cherish books.

My Mom describes me as being thorough in my thoughts.

My favorite scientists are Alexander Graham Bell, for his work ethic, R.A. Fisher, for his original contributions in statistics.

I consider myself to be a "Readers's Reader"

I'm drawn to real world problems, where research can directly improve products, services and people's lives. For my future, I desire to build institutions that outlasts me - rooted in principles.

My friends describe me as intellectual, friendly, caring, faithful, committed, visionary and good listener. I'm trilingual. I speak English, Tamil and Hindi. In my spare time -- I delight in reading, writing, meeting new people and taking walks.

I've worked with Internationals from China, Sri Lanka, Middle East, Thailand, Japan, Brazil, England enjoying Cosmpolitian environment. If you had met me, you would find me gravitating towards discussing industries, complex-ideas, inter-disciplinary topics related to History, Engineering, Philosophy, Business, Real estate, Cultures, Theology, Computer-Science. Feel free to reach out to me for collaboration, discussions

Education

University of Rhode Island
M.S Computer Science (17')
Software Engineering (Thesis)