Zayd Musa
Product Builder | Econ, History, & CS @ UC Davis | Prev @ Capital One
About Me
I'm a UC Davis student majoring in Economics and Middle East/South Asia Studies, with minors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. I'm driven by the belief that bold ideas, hard work, and creativity can create real, positive change. I love building where technology, economics, and real human needs intersect — moving quickly, thinking critically, and always striving to make an impact.
What I'm Working On Now
Currently I'm President of Product Space at UC Davis, where I help students turn ideas into real products, after taking 1st place in our Capstone product pitch. At the Davis Consulting Group, I'm VP of Professional Development and an Engagement Manager, with five client engagements (including AWS, iD Fresh Foods, and Ask Solutions AI) spanning market analytics, financial modeling, and product recommendations.
Most recently, I was a Business Analyst Intern at Capital One, using data to model Auto Sales compensation and redesign sales incentive structures. Before that, I helped deploy AWS's Just Walk Out technology across Northern California, drove product discovery and go-to-market at Dorsal.fyi (acquired by Promise), supported climate compliance projects at the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, and worked in finance at Fenwick & West. I also managed a $22 million budget as ASUCD's Vice Financial Controller, and at SoFi, I designed and pitched a crypto-based fintech concept that won first place.
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.
Bengali Student Association
Leading cultural engagement and organizational strategy as Secretary, following a year as Social Media Coordinator. Designed campaigns, managed event outreach, and elevated community presence through digital marketing, member engagement, and cross-club collaborations celebrating South Asian culture on campus.