Designed and conducted user research to evaluate technical capabilities, prototypes, features, and value proposition. Led research at every stage of Software Development Life Cycle, from preliminary analysis through development and evaluation.- Led user testing to benchmark machine learning model performance and user satisfaction by developing user-centered accuracy metrics which facilitated progress updates to non-technical audiences and stakeholders.- Conducted discovery research for new product features and communicated findings to Product and R&D teams through user personas, journey maps, and user testing reports with actionable recommendations for improved designs and prototypes.- Designed and coordinated longitudinal usability study to evaluate iPad prototype, triangulating data from app usage logs, diary entries, and survey results which provided a rich picture of prototype performance and informed a subsequent pedagogical efficacy study.- Learned Calculus and created artifacts communicating complicated mathematical processes to designers in simple, understandable terms, ensuring user interface design choices supported mathematical pedagogy.

Contractor from US Tech Solutions.Coordinated data collection and user research efforts to support Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Machine Learning model training and evaluation.- Developed relationships with local colleges, coordinating on-campus research events for regular data collection, and facilitating recruitment, screening, and scheduling participants for regular user testing.- Collected and processed 1K+ handwriting samples for training OCR models, enabling students to submit photos of handwritten math for immediate feedback.- Identified and tested value proposition assumptions through in-depth interviews with users, created reports highlighting valid assumptions and recommending actions when assumptions were invalid.

Explored and evaluated theories and measurement of income inequality. Compiled, cleaned, and analyzed IRS and Census data using Stata and MS Excel. Synthesized key findings in reports geared for academic audience.

Guided student research in quantitative methods, research methods, and introductory courses. Evaluated student understanding of sociological concepts through writing, exams, and class participation.

Fulbright US Student Program. Assisted English language lessons at Altes Gymnasium Flensburg while serving as cultural ambassador for the US.

Co-instructed English / Gender Studies course Masterpieces of Sexualities. Selected reading material, created lesson plans, and evaluated student essays and class participation.

Led consultations with students discussing technical writing skills including style, organization, content, and grammar.