Hello, I'm Roshan!Click my name for my resumé!

I'm a student, programmer, researcher, and writer. My work lies at the intersection of technology, machine learning, and environmental sciences, with a focus on solving global water challenges.

I develop machine learning models, analyze satellite imagery, and lead humanitarian projects. My work is aimed at creating lasting solutions for water scarcity, particularly for the Maasai people of Northern Tanzania.

Featured Projects

My Blog →

I write fiction, publish stories, and share reflections on tech, life, and everything in between.

Faces of Rainwater Harvesting →

Using machine learning to identify indigenous dwellings and improve water accessibility in underserved regions.

Bringing Water to the Maasai →

Led the deployment of 100+ rainwater harvesting units, reducing water collection time for 4500+ Maasai people.

My Github →

Come check out some of the projects I'm working on!

Competitive Programming →

Daily puzzle advent calendar and my solutions repository—join me in cracking algorithmic challenges!

Space Invaders →

Using reinforcement learning to beat the classic game—exploring AI for fun and learning.

Map of Deployed Units →

Interactive map of the deployed rainwater harvesting units in Northern Tanzania.

This Website →

The Code for this website—built with Next.js, React, and Tailwind CSS.

More About Me →

Learn more about me, my interests, experiences, and achievements.

Publications

Remote Sensing and Machine Learning for Water Accessibility in Maasai Regions →

  • Winner NeurIPS 2024 [Machine Learning for Social Impact High School Track]
  • Presented at NeurIPS Convention 2024 in Vancouver
  • US Patent Pending Number 63/703,232 “Dwelling Detection in Satellite Image Data Using a Model”
  • Presented at ML4EO 2024 Conference at Univ. of Exeter UK
  • Published in National High School Journal of Science [Dec 2024]

Impact of Rainwater Harvesting Units On Maasai Regions in Northern Tanzania →

  • Published in National High School Journal of Science [Oct 2024]
  • Presidential Volunteer Service Award - Gold Medal [300+ Hours]
  • Presented at MDCON23 [Multi-District East-Africa Convention] Audience of 600+ delegates
  • Melvin Jones Humanitarian Service Award