Anya Kishida Email & Phone Number

San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Bay Area

Berkeley, California, United States

Berkeley, California, United States

Berkeley, California, United States

Berkeley, California, United States

• Prepared DNA sequencing samples by organizing and setting up reactions for cycle sequencing reactions
• Performed DNA sequencing data analysis using ABI Sequence Analysis Software and troubleshoot problems
• Managed sample and customer order databases, and coordinated sequencing runs
• Performed high-throughput DNA purification with magnetic beads

Berkeley, California, United States

• Redesigning the MyShake app for over 3 million users.
• Introducing dark mode and increased customizability for notifications.
• Conduct competitive analysis of other earthquake warning systems.

Contracted through Berkeley Innovation

Contracted through UX@Berkeley

Berkeley, California, United States

Berkeley, California, United States

NDA (Product Design Project). Contract through Berkeley Innovation.

Berkeley, California, United States

• Crafted an ontology algorithm to help users understand their interests more efficiently.
• Designed data visualizations and information hierarchy to improve user engagement and experience on both the B2B and B2C end of the app.

Berkeley, California, United States

• Conducted user flow research and interviews to identify pain points and proposed an improved user flow with easier and intuitive navigation of the app tailored to their adventurous and spontaneous users.

Berkeley, California, United States

• Redesigned the landing page to promote and showcase the GymBuddy app’s features and appeals by highlighting it’s USP’s through effective copywriting and storytelling.
• Contributed to brand identity using insights synthesized from college student user research and competitive analysis of other landing pages.

Emeryville, California, United States

• Establishing novel biosynthesis pathways in microbial hosts (C. glutamicum or P. putida) to produce value-added aromatic compounds
• Synthesizing biofuels and polymers using microbial hosts via genetic and molecular engineering

Berkeley, California, United States

• Cataloged and organized the specimen of the Essig Entomology Museum at the University of California Berkeley
• Digitized the collection to increase accessibility to researchers

Berkeley, California, United States

• Managed meeting agendas, took meeting minutes, and professionally responded to emails and public concern

Berkeley, California, United States

• Attend weekly meetings and coordinate with other organizations to facilitate the elections cycle by planning effective incentives, providing helpful resources, and communicating necessary information to the public
• Increased voter engagement by over 80% from previous elections cycle.

Berkeley, California, United States

• Planned and hosted math-themed academic and social events to cater to women and other under-represented genders in mathematics.
• Outreached and coordinated with organizations, panelists, and relevant faculty to engage with Gender Equity in Mathematics.

Berkeley, California, United States

• Planned and hosted math-themed academic and social events to cater to women and other under-represented genders in mathematics.
• Outreached and coordinated with organizations, panelists, and relevant faculty to engage with Gender Equity in Mathematics.

Tokyo, Japan

• Assisted students in the Kumon English curriculum with reading comprehension, grammar and syntax, writing proficiency, and clear communication
• Supported students' needs by observing, tracking, and evaluating performance, behavior, social development
• Taught Mathematics and Japanese as a second language to English speakers

Bachelor'S Degree, Cognitive Science

Ib Diploma, Ib Diploma: 43/45