[Cabs-talk] My introduction

[Hoby Wedler]

Hello Kartik,

Thank you very much for your email to the list.

My name is Hoby Wedler and I'm a 4th-year blind Ph.D. candidate in organic 
chemistry at UC Davis.

I do computational organic chemistry, so everything is done on the computer.
I'm working with 3-D printing extensively as a way for me to feel optimized 
structures I examine.

I'd love to talk with you and get to know you a bit better as there are many 
opportunities for us to collaborate.

One question: Do you know Java? If so, I have a project that may be 
interesting to you. I'm working with a very savvy programming team in The 
Netherlands to create a platform whereby blind individuals can enter complex 
molecular structures into the computer (and the quantum mechanics software 
we use to study them) accessibly without using a GUI.
This could result in an all-expenses paid trip to The Netherlands if you're 
interested.

Please let me know when we might be able to chat on the phone.

Thanks for introducing yourself, Kartik, and I look forward to talking with 
you.

All the best,
-- Hoby Wedler


-----Original Message----- 
From: Kartik Sawhney via Cabs-talk
Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2014 12:32 PM
To: cabs-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Cabs-talk] My introduction

Hi all,

I just joined this group, and thought I'd introduce myself. I'm a
rising sophomore at Stanford University studying Computer Science. I'm
particularly interested in artificial intelligence and human computer
interaction. In the past, I've worked on several assistive technology
and accessibility projects, both in the industry and with non-profits.
At present, I'm interning with IBM Research, working on an
Android-based indoor navigation and person detection solution for the
blind and visually impaired. In the future, I plan on using my AI and
HCI knowledge to develop applications that can benefit all people with
and without disabilities.

Besides coding, I also enjoy Indian classical music and debating. I'm
also actively involved in disability advocacy, and am a member of
several national and international disability groups.

I look forward to sharing my experiences, and at the same time,
learning from all of you.

Best,
-- 
-Kartik Sawhney,
Cell: +1-(650) 492-3220 (US), +91-9958499435 (India)
E-mail ID: sawhney.kartik at gmail.com, kartiks2 at stanford.edu
Skype: kartik.sawhney22

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