Samuel Shindich

Applied Mathematics @ USC | ML & TDA Researcher | AI Ops Intern @ CriticalPoint | MS Applied Math Fall 2026

Los Angeles, California, United States

About

I'm an applied mathematics undergrad at USC (MS starting Fall 2026) working at the intersection of topology and machine learning. My current research applies topological data analysis to improve NLP efficiency, advised by Prof. Alvin Jin. This summer I'm joining CriticalPoint as an AI Operations intern. Long-term I'm headed toward a PhD in applied math or ML. Outside research I play poker, run, and make music.

Experience

  • AI Operations Intern at CriticalPoint
    Jun 2026 - Present · 1 mo

  • Student Researcher at USC Center for AI in Society's Student Branch (CAIS++)
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

    - Research multi-modal natural language processing (NLP) models to detect differences in dialogue between scripted and improvised conversations, fit language learning models on over 80 acting videos - Completed 10-week curriculum encompassing various topics in artificial intelligence such as classical machine learning and convolutional neural networks, culminating in final research project presentation to USC faculty and club members

  • Mathematics Tutor at The Math Yogis
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

    - Tutor students across South Los Angeles to improve math proficiency across grades 6 to 12 - Achieve 100% pass rate for students in courses such as Algebra 2, Geometry, and Calculus AB

  • Treasurer / Co-Founder at DataSC
    Nov 2023 - Dec 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Organized curriculum groups for new members interested in acquiring data science skills and helped set up structure of organization, gaining club over 50 new members within span of one year