About
Illusion Slopes is a personal blog. I write about whatever’s on my mind. My goal is to document my thoughts and gain perspective on how they have evolved since starting this site as a college student in 2016. I’m also interested in connecting with readers who have similar life experiences or contrasting viewpoints.
I’m enthusiastic about the indie web and the possibilities the internet holds as a platform for personal expression and human connection—you know, what social media was supposed to be. I try, on this site, to be maximally authentic, which means no AI and no marketing.
Here’s what I look like:
Bio
I currently work as an operations research analyst at a private consulting firm, where I use modeling, simulation, numerical optimization, and algorithmic game theory to solve client problems in a variety of sectors.
In 2022, I completed my master’s degree in industrial engineering at Seoul National University, where my thesis research concerned numerical modeling of college admissions markets. I also worked as a research assistant in the Management Science/Optimization Lab at SNU, where I supported a variety of projects related to linear and nonlinear programming, combinatorial optimization, and urban transit network models.
Prior to my studies at SNU, I taught English for two years as a US State Department Fulbright scholar at a middle school in Naju, South Korea. I graduated from the University of Southern California in 2018 with degrees in jazz piano and Korean in 2018; here’s my senior recital video.
Contact
The best way to reach me is by emailing me at max@maxkapur.com. You can also find me on GitHub, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
I especially love hearing from applicants and current participants about the US State Department’s Fulbright and Critical Language scholarships and the Government of Korea Scholarship, all of which were transformative experiences in my personal and professional life.
Disclaimer
The views and information presented on Illusion Slopes are entirely my own. This website does not represent any of the organizations I have been affiliated with, including but not limited to the CLS Program, the US Department of State, American Councils for International Education, the Fulbright program, Seoul National University, and their partners.
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