Researching ML fairness with a focus on data annotation, and model evaluation.

Collected a network dataset across Facebook, Twitter, Vimeo, and Instagram to trackthe audience of OpenTV, an indie TV platform that incubates art produced by queer and femmeartists of color. Designed data collection and storage schemes as well as quantitatively analyzed audience growth and activity.

Assist in the design of the Criminal Justice Project of the emerging Chicago Data Collaborative. Conduct background research on best practices for cross-institutional data sharing models. Assess criminal justice data needs in Chicago. Strategize how to make a criminal justice-focused data partnership valuable and sustainable.

Worked in the Digital Experiences R&D group to create proofs of concept and prototypes using wearable and immersive technology. Used virtual reality platforms to research and develop use cases as well as consumer-facing products. Analyzed emerging technologies to develop application demos and client relationships.

Help clients design IT architectures to meet their business needs. Analyze and document current processes and technologies, contributing through to the delivery and integration of new solutions. Design and test new business processes, capabilities, and technologies.

Develop and prototype virtual environments using the Vizard and Unity software development kits for use in graduate human behavioral research studies. Model virtual humans to aid in studying human-computer interaction. Collect and organize data with motion tracking technology and head-mounted displays. Conduct data analysis to extract relevant behavioral patterns and trends.

Plan campus-wide events to encourage queer acceptance in the campus community. Coordinate communication between QSA and other student groups and work with event staff to ensure events are publicized appropriately and run smoothly. Maintain online presence and strategize publicity through the QSA Facebook page.

Developed and prototyped an interactive interface for the Spin iPhone application. Provided support to the engineering team and prototyped interface updates for iOS 7 on iPhone and iPad versions of the application. Voice-acted and demonstrated application use for online help videos.

Researched communication strategies as well as digital and social media implementation strategies to improve agency business plan. Attended project and company meetings surrounding pitch, concept, and company growth and development to mold and present research. Organized research with supervisor to draft a guidebook of agency strategy and philosophy. Translated and proofread company publications from German to English.

Processed, edited, and retouched digital images using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop for proofing and album printing. Designed and created over 100 wedding and photo album layouts for client approval in Photoshop, PageGallery, and Photojunction. Maintained contact with clients for the duration of each individual project and created a company Facebook page to provide regular updates to clientele.