Current Projects

PLATO5

PLATO5

Being Rebuilt

A social engine that turns online connections into real-life friendships. Every 24 hours, you get matched with three compatible people for a groupchat, where our AI coach Zen helps conversations flourish and suggests local events to attend together.

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Emstrata

Emstrata

Live

An AI-driven text-based simulation platform that creates immersive narrative experiences through collaborative storytelling. Users participate in real-time simulations where both humans and AI contribute to evolving storylines with logical consistency.

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my human stats

my human stats

Coming Soon

A personalized productivity tool that builds on the power of spreadsheets without requiring coding knowledge. Track and analyze your life in a deeply customized way - diet, habits, mood, productivity, or anything important to you.

Nicholas M. Goldstein

Nicholas M. Goldstein

IT Consultant at Oracle Health and self-taught fullstack developer. Currently building Emstrata, an emergent narrative cobuilder that enables human-AI collaborative storytelling, and PLATO5, a social networking platform focused on combating the growing loneliness epidemic. Unlike traditional social media, PLATO5 functions as a Social Engine, designed to facilitate real-world connections through personality-based matching and shared interests, encouraging users to meet offline and build meaningful relationships. Learn more →

Experience Timeline

August 2025

Relaunched PLATO5

  • Decided to take down and rebuild PLATO5 to focus on optimizing the pipeline from online connection to real life friendships
  • Refined the social engine approach with improved matching algorithms and user experience
  • Integrated AI into every aspect of the platform to enhance user connections
November 2024

PLATO5 Web App Launch

  • Successfully launched social networking platform at plato5.us
  • Web application release with mobile apps following shortly
March 2024

Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals

Microsoft
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
June 2023–Present

Developing PLATO5...

  • Developed a full-stack social networking platform using Flutter, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and Go
  • Implemented scalable backend architecture focusing on security and performance
  • Integrated features promoting safe and positive user interactions
May 2023

Cloud Certifications

  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2023 Certified Foundations Associate
2022-2023

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

  • OCI 2022 Foundations Associate
Oct. 2022–Present

IT Consultant

Oracle Health
  • Troubleshoot complex device and software issues, providing timely and effective solutions
  • Navigate intricate professional scenarios, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills
  • Maintain clear communication with clients throughout project lifecycles
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive IT solutions
August 2022

Business Economics

SUNY Oneonta
  • Graduated with Bachelor's Degree
  • Vice President of Fundraising for SUNY OnMark (Marketing Club)
  • Led marketing initiatives and fundraising campaigns
2020

Jam's Lunch Website

  • Developed and deployed a restaurant website focusing on user experience and mobile responsiveness
2019

SUNY Oneonta

  • Transferred to pursue Business Economics
2015

Started Programming Journey

  • Began self-teaching programming fundamentals and web development

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