Shan Rizvi

Human-Centric AI Implementation & Strategic Innovation

San Francisco, CA
+1 347 930 7315

CURRENT FOCUS

Empathetic AI Companions

Building AI systems with psychological profiling, semantic memory, and emotional intelligence that form genuine relationships with users through natural voice conversations and adaptive personality modeling.

Key Innovations in Production

ELYS LIVE

Context Architect

Integrated Hume's Empathic Voice Interface with dynamic psychological profiling. Built semantic memory architecture using vector search for contextual recall and relationship progression frameworks.

MCP Neo4j Server

Open Source

Created brain-inspired Semantic Graph Memory for AI models. Enables persistent, relationship-aware memory that evolves with conversations.

CURRENT FOCUS

Empathetic AI Companions

Building AI systems with psychological profiling, semantic memory, and emotional intelligence that form genuine relationships with users through natural voice conversations and adaptive personality modeling.

Key Innovations in Production

ELYS LIVE - Context Architect

Integrated Hume's Empathic Voice Interface with dynamic psychological profiling. Built semantic memory architecture using vector search for contextual recall and relationship progression frameworks.

MCP Neo4j Server (Open Source)

Created brain-inspired Semantic Graph Memory for AI models. Enables persistent, relationship-aware memory that evolves with conversations.

Technical Implementation Expertise

AI & Psychology Integration:

Empathic Voice Interfaces • Psychological Profiling Systems • Personality Trait Extraction • Emotional Intelligence Modeling • Relationship Progression

Architecture & Memory Systems:

Semantic Memory Architecture • Vector Search & Embeddings • Graph Databases (Neo4j) • Context-Aware AI Systems • Psychological Profiles from Conversations

Enterprise & Security:

HIPAA-Compliant Systems • Enterprise AI Integration • Scalable Health Data Processing • Multi-format Data Pipeline • Authentication & Security Frameworks

Strategic Value for Human-Centric AI Initiatives

  • Bridge gap between AI strategy and technical reality with hands-on prototyping
  • First-to-market experience with AI applications for marketing and health optimization, understanding both opportunities and pitfalls
  • Cross-functional leadership combining technical depth with business strategy and team building

Recent Portfolio: AI Systems & Prototypes (2024)

MCP-Neo4j-Shan

Cognitive Knowledge Graph Foundation

Open Source

Sophisticated knowledge graph memory system with cognitive neuroscience-inspired features. Features 13 specialized node types, spreading activation retrieval modeled after human memory, and MCP integration for Claude Desktop.

Neo4jPythonGPT-4MCP Protocol

House of Wisdom

Multi-Provider AI Chat Interface

Advanced conversational application with multiple AI provider support (OpenAI, Google AI, Anthropic, Groq). Features dynamic Mermaid diagram rendering, Neo4j integration for graph-based knowledge, and responsive UI with dark mode.

Next.js 13+TypeScriptMermaid.jsMulti-AI

Hard Research

Orchestrated Deep Research System

Comprehensive AI research assistant with dual-mode operation. Features orchestrator-worker pattern for complex query decomposition, real-time progress tracking, and synthesis engine for comprehensive report generation with web search integration.

Vercel AI SDKPostgreSQLSSEVector Search

Psych Profile Explorer

Historical Figure Interaction System

Interactive exploration and voice conversation with psychologically-profiled historical figures. Features comprehensive psychological profiling, dual AI model support (GPT-4 & Claude), and dynamic voice generation using Eleven Labs technology.

Eleven LabsAnthropic ClaudePsychological AIVoice Synthesis

Conflict Resolution Coach

Real-Time Voice Coaching System

Real-time conflict resolution coaching using OpenAI's Realtime API. Features low-latency voice communication, WebRTC data channels for optimal performance, and specialized coaching architecture for conflict scenarios.

OpenAI RealtimeWebRTCExpress.jsReal-time AI

Ecosystem Integration: These projects form a cohesive ecosystem demonstrating advanced capabilities in graph database architecture, AI model integration, real-time systems, knowledge processing, voice technology, and research orchestration.

Proven Track Record

THUMOS CARE:AI health analysis with HIPAA compliance, subscription model, data visualizations
JUST ADS:Early GenAI marketing automation (2018-2023), built product/engineering teams, sold to large, global advertisers
PENCIL NEWS:NLP-powered news app, 30K+ MAU, 300K+ installs, 4.7-star rating