Shailen is a high school student at Saddle River Day School in New Jersey, currently studying linear algebra. He has been competing nationally in math competition’s such as Mathleague since a young age, later MathCounts, and has qualified for AIME. He has a passion for mathematics and computer science from a young age. His favorite mathematics topic is combinatorics, with probability a close second. In his free time, he enjoys solving Rubik’s cubes, playing the piano and cello, and is also the second highest rank in the Scouts BSA organization. He is also a member of his school’s varsity soccer, varsity bowling, and soon the golf team. Since joining IAC in the fall of 2023, Shailen has helped the project in multiple different aspects.