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San Francisco, California, Us

I lead a team of two data scientists and four engineers to innovate AI/ML products, boosting our venture firm's investment identification and diligence. My responsibilities include setting AI/ML product development direction, managing a skilled team, liaising with stakeholders, enhancing data quality, and improving firm efficiency through automation and measurement. I also work on the investment team to source and diligence companies. Got a great idea in consumer, AI/ML, dev/pm tools, AR/VR, social? Ping me!

San Francisco, California, Us

As Head of Product, Research, and Engineering, I lead a team of two data scientists and four engineers to innovate AI/ML products, boosting our venture firm's investment identification and diligence. My responsibilities include setting AI/ML product development direction, managing a skilled team, liaising with stakeholders, enhancing data quality, and improving firm efficiency through automation and measurement.

Menlo Park, Ca, Us

2019-21: Led inaugural AR glasses assistant at Meta Reality Labs. Navigated complex development, roadmap, and partnerships to deliver innovative voice and AI features while prioritizing user experience. Adept at overcoming challenges to drive impactful products.

Menlo Park, Ca, Us

Owned several groundbreaking AI products at Messenger. Spearheaded launch of natural language assistant @M and innovative M Suggestions feature, which were all patented by the company and drove over 1% of all message sends in the United States. Adept at uniting cross-functional teams and partners around ambitious AI visions before AI/ML became mainstream.

Founding Head of Product at community platform startup Imzy. Led vision, roadmap, community growth, and data in our quest at rivaling Reddit.

San Francisco, California, Us

Focused on monetization, community growth, content innovation, and trust & safety initiatives. Piloted revenue-driving efforts combining e-commerce and engagement. Launched Upvoted - Reddit's editorial division monetizing viral content. Developed automated spam mitigation systems ensuring a safe community experience. Had to walk the delicate line between monetization teams, Reddit visions, and our community's psychological needs.

Portland, Oregon, Us

As Head of Product at Chirpify, I oversaw the entire engineering and product lifecycle of a seed-stage natural language marketing platform, guiding it from strategic vision and roadmapping to execution and testing. My leadership helped us navigate the company's strategic pivot from targeting SMBs and mid-market segments to focusing on enterprise clients, marking a significant evolution in our market approach.

Chicago, Il, Us

At Blueye, I embraced the Product and Business Manager role, where I collaborated closely with clients to bring their visions to life through custom applications. My responsibilities spanned ideation, scoping, costing, and overall business management, ensuring projects met and exceeded expectations while aligning closely with business goals.

At Appstores, as the first hire, I initially joined the team to lead copywriting efforts but quickly expanded my role to project management and marketing, showcasing my versatility and earning the founders' trust. I managed our community and engineering execution processes, playing a pivotal role in the company's early growth and operational development.

M.A., Modern English Literature

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature, General