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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Product and Innovation team

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Created Aether - an LLM-powered internal research assistant designed to help Honda researchers conduct frequent, high-quality field tests and increase efficiency in literature review.- Conducted semi-structured interviews, A/B tests, and deep academic research to understand the challenges in academia and scientific research.- Led the project direction and use case by creating conceptual diagrams, wireframes, and prototypes.- Successfully integrated Large Language Models (LLMs) into a research environment, prioritizing human-in-the-loop validation, explainability, and seamless adoption into researchers' workflows.[MHCI 2024 Capstone]

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Spearheaded the design of a home robot concept tailored to the needs of the elderly.Conducted extensive customer discovery, including market research, surveys, and interviews, to identify pain points and develop practical solutions for the aging population.[Corporate Startup Lab Capstone]

Shanghai, China

As a cross-departmental intern, I collaborated with both the product manager and branding director for ZTE's subsidiary company, nubia. I brought a multicultural and fresh perspective to the table, to curate our launches of products beyond China, particularly in Europe, Southeast Asia, and East Africa. With the PM team, I helped design new features and conducted user testing to iterate and validate ideas. In branding, I utilized AI such as Midjourney and ChatGPT and combined them with Adobe Suite tools to create tailored product visuals to launch overseas.

La Jolla, California, United States

As a server at Kinoyume Sushi and Grill, I worked in a high-volume, high-intensity environment, delivering excellent customer service with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to creating an exceptional dining experience. I learned to seamlessly multitask and provide tailored service in order to uphold high standards of professionalism.

San Diego, California, United States

Played a key role as a Design Associate at Planetflip, a groundbreaking climate change reversal app that harnesses the power of collective action on a global scale. Implemented gamification such as itemization, user rewards, and incentives into our user journeys to create an encouraging and enjoyable experience when acting against climate change.

St Pölten, Lower Austria, Austria

As an Administrative Intern at HAGI GmbH, I worked closely with the CEO, offering my expertise to optimize workflows, enhance customer relations, and provide a unique international perspective during important meetings. By actively contributing to the organization's strategic initiatives, I helped drive operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, ultimately contributing to the success and growth of HAGI GmbH in the competitive foundry/industrial 3D printing industry.

La Jolla, California

Barista at Capital One Café

Masters, Human-Computer Interaction

Activities and Societies:Relevant coursework: Design of AI Products and Services, Programming Usable Interfaces, Service Design.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Cognitive Science: Design And Interaction, Business Minor

Activities and Societies: TritonTV, UCSD Table Tennis Club, Nikkei Student Union

High School Diploma