Zayd Musa
Product Strategy & Growth | CS, Econ, & Sustainability @ UC Davis
About Me
I'm a UC Davis student, double-majoring in Electrical Engineering and Economics with a minor in Computer Science. 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 I'm involved with the Davis Consulting Group, where I’ve worked on client engagements with AWS and iD Fresh Food, focusing on go-to-market strategy, competitive benchmarking, and pricing analysis. At Product Space, I’ve led strategic partnerships and product pitches, now supporting client-driven product builds that connect student talent with real-world innovation. As part of Formula Racing at UC Davis, I develop Python-based firmware tools to analyze power systems and optimize vehicle performance for the FSAE Electric team.
Previously, I worked at the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI), redesigning state workflows to streamline climate compliance and interagency coordination. At Dorsal.fyi, I led product discovery and go-to-market alignment for a healthcare fintech product. At Fenwick & West, I supported financial operations within a hybrid legal-finance environment. Earlier, as Vice Financial Controller at ASUCD, I managed budget forecasting for a $22 million portfolio, and at SoFi, I helped design and pitch a crypto-based fintech concept that won first place in a company-wide challenge.
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.