Zayd Musa
Product Strategy & Growth | CS, Econ, & Sustainability @ UC Davis
About Me
I'm a UC Davis student, double-majoring in Economics and Computer Science with a minor in Sustainability. I'm driven by the belief that bold ideas, hard work, and creativity can create real, positive change. I love bringing together technology and purpose — moving quickly, thinking critically, and always striving to make an impact.
What I'm Working On Now
Currently working as a Project and Operations Student Assistant at the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI), supporting cross-functional projects and operations driving data, research, and policy innovation at the intersection of land use and climate.
Featured Projects
Hone Product Management Pitch Competition
1st Place - Interactive housing platform for UC Davis students. Developed Hone — an interactive housing platform to help UC Davis students connect with listers and find reliable housing information through user interviews, iterative testing, and go-to-market strategy.
ClearDx AI Health Diagnostic Tool
AI-powered tool for doctors to make accurate diagnoses by analyzing patient history, medications, and contextual factors. Focused on reducing misdiagnosis in high-risk populations with seamless EHR integration.
Neural Network from Scratch
Built a neural network from scratch using only NumPy in Python to classify Fashion MNIST and personal images with ~85% accuracy. Designed a four-layer architecture without PyTorch or TensorFlow to showcase deep learning fundamentals.
InSite Entrepreneurship Platform
All-in-one platform consolidating loyalty programs, tracking rewards, and offering smart insights for users. Implemented AI to scrape emails for rewards, integrate financial coaching, and offer real-time alerts with subscription models.
L'Oréal M&A Case Competition
Strategic analysis of L'Oréal's potential acquisition of ISDIN, a Spanish dermatology leader. Evaluated strategic synergies, clinical innovation, and market expansion in Latin America with comprehensive financial modeling and integration planning.
Dorsal.fyi Medical Bill Negotiation
AI-powered medical bill negotiation service helping patients reduce healthcare costs through automated analysis and negotiation processes. Worked as Product Management Intern on product discovery and go-to-market alignment.