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California, United States

◆ Trusted with the final review of data before it is sent to clients.◆ Refined LLM responses, focusing on enhancing conversational language and ensuring accurate human interpretation.◆ Improved AI's ability to understand and apply implied constraints and instructions.◆ Worked on various AI models, including enterprise-level solutions to reduce client token costs, public chatbots for generative AI, and prompt engineering.

San Francisco Bay Area

◆ Promoted events to curated audiences, ensuring attendees both benefited from and contributed to the experience. ◆ Set up sound and lighting for events like game release parties and backyard performances, adapting to unique constraints. ◆ Troubleshot technical issues on the fly, working with organizers to ensure uninterrupted performances. ◆ Nurtured spaces where local artists and creative technologists could showcase their passions.

◆ Engineered interactive installations for the Smithsonian Museum using Node.js and HTML.◆ Spearheaded project budgets, estimating labor and material costs.◆ Troubleshot and debugged museum installations remotely, providing seamless user experiences.◆ Optimized workflows through efficient scripting, significantly reducing development time.

◆ Re-engineered heat, light, and sound hardware to improve accessibility for Creative Engineers.◆ Managed project timelines and budgets, delivering projects on schedule.

San Francisco Bay Area

◆ Orchestrated creative programming, including sound art workshops and solo exhibitions for artists like Leia Chang’s “Mid-Conversations.”◆ Developed promotional materials for events, boosting attendance and engagement.◆ Coordinated and managed events such as the "Art + Tech Salon," Hardware Meetup, and Panel Interviews.◆ Managed budgets and collaborations with local businesses, fostering a vibrant creative community.◆ Resolved real-time issues during live events.◆ Led tours for prospective members.

◆ Assembled and integrated off-the-shelf components into custom systems for warehouse drones.◆ Conducted diagnostic tests and repairs via Windows software and Python scripting for optimal hardware reliability of depth cameras.

San Francisco Bay Area

◆ Conducted comprehensive testing plans for temperature control using TECs, native product sensors, isolated component testing and controlled environments.◆ Automated software testing in Linux via Python scripts and Node.js.◆ Budget lab equipment for QA activities.

◆ Assembled and installed Windows software for digital identification kiosks used at airports, events, and businesses.◆ Investigated LED, display outputs, thermal throttling, provisioning errors, BIOS, manufacturing flaws.◆ Contract was extended to establish the entire operations of product deployment,including inventory, shipping, testing, debugging, and validation.◆ Performed mid-cycle hardware revisions and led the RMA process.

◆ Managed the migration of data for the launch of international sites, resulting in a unified platform experience.◆ Revamped digital assets to align with new design initiatives, creating a modern and cohesive brand image.◆ Ran user acceptance testing to validate site functionality and ordering processing resulting in no downtime during the crossover.◆ Ensured timelines were adhered to by each department via Basecamp.

Here I worked on an installation that allowed individuals to record their eyes and display them on a network of sculptures. It was developed using Python and Linux to run over a WiFi network.

New York City Metropolitan Area

I was a resident new media artist for the Lighthouse Artist Residency on Governors Island run by the non-profit Beam Center during the pandemic. Departure was a kinetic light installation in their maker space housed on Colonels Row. Created with found electronics and car parts and personified with Arduino's via C++.

◆ Utilized JIRA to manage and streamline QA workflows across 12 Viacom brands.◆ Played a pivotal role in the development of a new CMS for all digital platforms within Viacom's networks.◆ Collaborated with dev-ops, customer service, and production teams to maintain smooth operations and high-quality content delivery.◆ Managed digital platforms for high-profile shows such as ‘The Daily Show’ and ‘MTV Music Awards.’

◆ Conduct Quality Assurance for Comedy Central’s web site, apps and emerging platforms:IOS, Apple TV, Android, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Xbox, Chromecast, Amazon Alexa

Nyc

◆ Coordinated multi-platform content production for flagship shows, including The Daily Show and MTV Music Awards.◆ Produced engaging website promotions and Snapchat campaigns.◆ Contributed to the development of a new CMS to streamline digital production.

◆ Edited and printed high quality photo reproductions of artworks for clients.◆ Assisted with planning gallery exhibitions and creating scale models for exhibit layouts.◆ Provided administrative support to senior partners.

Tri-State Area

● Maintained team productivity to complete a full inventory service● Finalized inventory report to optimize sales & holding costs

● Guided international students through NYC and Boston

New Jersey, United States

● Prepare ImClone Systems labs per FDA regulations

New Jersey, United States

● Delegated work to an exterior painting crew

New Jersey, United States

● A summer job creating custom sweets

New Jersey, United States

● Supervised and tutored children K – 4 grade

Master'S Degree, Interactive Telecommunications

An environment that solidified my passion for adding performance to all interactions. Whether I create an installation or participate.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Creative Writing, Art

A wonderful college experience nestled in the gorges of central New York. Here, I have learned how to build relationships with fellow.

Japanese Language And Art

Activities and Societies: Japanese High school student teaching, School BrochureI spent 2 semesters in Tokyo. I leapt at every opportunity.