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Professional Summary
UX Researcher/Designer and Product Manager with a background in Cognitive Science and emphasis on translating a user's needs into innovative solutions for positive business results. Experience in early stage startup environments leading a team in user research and crafting actionable frameworks. Strong capacity for collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proficient in Figma, Adobe XD, InVision, and Generative AI (i.e., ChatGPT-4V, Leonardo.ai, Adobe Firefly).

Work

Phygtl: User Researcher
 Saratoga, CA | Jun 2023 - Dec 2023
 Led user research recruitment and created an iterative, agile framework for analyzing interview data into insights that can be used across cross-functional teams to provide direction of a new product in an early stage dynamic startup environment

Self-Employed: Freelance
 Saratoga, CA | Feb 2023 - Present
 Completed the full end-to-end redesign and launch of a website for an eye & dental clinic located in Hyderabad, India using ChatGPT-4 and GenerativeAI in 2 weeks in order to attract new patients through highlighting use of advanced technology and showcase increased quality of patient care to stand out from other competing clinics in the area.

Developed a brand new website for an organic farming located in Nellore, India using ChatGPT-4V for the entire end-to-end design process in order to streamline the purchasing process of organic products for new and consumers while developing a unified platform to create an awareness around the topic of organic farming and sustainability

CreateMe Technologies: UX Design Intern
New York, NY (Remote) | May 2022 - Aug 2022
 Utilized Figma to develop 2 high-fidelity prototypes: a maintenance kiosk interface that reduces cognitive overload of staff members and ensures that the machine runs smoothly during events, and a customizable clothing interface, which enhances the feeling of personal expression and elevates the overall user experience at live events and retail stores.

ICAF: UX Volunteer
 Washington D.C. (Remote) | Oct 2021 - Jan 2022
 Redesigned the website for the nonprofit organization using Figma to increase awareness and viewership through highlighting the main mission of the organization in a more aesthetically appealing way

Agilent Technologies: Marketing Intern
 Santa Clara, CA | May 2019 - Mar 2020
 Ensured cohesiveness across the Agilent website and company catalog for more improved Genomics SEO and for easier selection of desired products

Education

University of Southern California: M.S. Integrated, Design, Business, and Technology
Los Angeles, CA | Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
Presented a business model and roadmap for the redesign of the prominent Pico House with a budget of $750,000 as a multicultural community space with a focus on improving community participation and amplifying cultural engagement.

Proposed a business model along with a prototype for a supplemental gamified alumni portal to officials at the Hidden Genius Project, which trains and mentors Black male youth, in order to increase the alumni retention rate and promote organizational engagement.

Developed a proposal for a mobile wellness van over the course of a 5 day sprint in order to assist the American Heart Association in better providing accessible healthcare to community members living in rural communities across America.

University of California, Santa Cruz: B.S. Integrated, Cognitive Science (Spec: Human Computer Interaction)
Santa Cruz, CA | Sep 2017 - Jun 2020

Competency

Skills
UX Design
UX Research
Statistical Data Analysis
Wireframing
Prototyping HTML/CSS
Generative AI
Project Management

Proficient Softwares
Figma
Adobe XD
Sketch
InVision
Miro
AirTable
IBM SPSS Statistics

Generative AI
ChatGPT-4/4V
Uizard
Galileo AI
Midjourney
Stable Diffusion Leonardo AI
Adobe Firefly
Buzzy AI

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