● Orchestrated mixed-methods research programs to assess and enhance user interactions with GenAI creation features.● Implemented research approaches, including interviews, unmoderated studies, and quantitative analysis, to deeply understand user behaviors and preferences of GenAI content. ● Worked closely with AI integrity and ethics teams to ensure products adhered to privacy, integrity, and ethical standards.

● Led UX research for Underdog’s fantasy products. Spearheaded cross-functional, mixed-method research to improve platform growth, player retention, and overall customer experience.

● Led the research strategy for the Reels editor, employing qualitative and quantitative methods such as user interviews, diary studies, card sorts, usability tests, and surveys.● Directed research for the development of AR and ML enhancements for Stories and Reels.● Liaised with senior management to ensure alignment on project scope, objectives, and deliverables.● Mentored junior researchers and pioneered initiatives that expanded Meta's ability to attract, retain, and grow new research talent while offering senior researchers opportunities to explore management.

● Spearheaded research for 20+ major AR and ML camera product launches at Instagram including pioneering features utilizing generative adversarial networks, gesture-controlled camera activation, and AR environments.● Directed pioneering research to create "Dual" - a camera feature, that allows for concurrent recording with a phone's front and back camera. Named as a primary inventor on underlying technology patent. (#11871139)● Coordinated with external vendors and collaborated with cross-functional teams to manage the procurement and execution of user research studies, ensuring the delivery of high-quality results within project timelines and budgets up to $250k.

● Executed qualitative and quantitative research to launch Instagram's AR platform, leading to the creation of an AR effect library containing over 1.5 million experiences. ● Led a cross-functional team, including Design, Data Science, Product Management, and Engineering, to align on research priorities, methodologies, and timelines. Managed all aspects of research planning and execution, from participant recruitment to data analysis, ensuring insights were translated into actionable product enhancements.

● Taught science and statistics as part of STEM curriculum including data collection methods, interpretation of data sets, and understanding trends and patterns.● Guided students through empirical research projects, teaching them how to formulate hypotheses, conduct experiments, and analyze results using statistical methods. ● Developed and delivered adult education programs focusing on continuing education and technology integration in the classroom. Tailored instructional strategies to accommodate adult learning principles, ensuring a high level of engagement and knowledge retention.● Integrated 1-to-1 MacBook usage, design software, and Makerspace lessons into regular course curriculum to facilitate the development of 21st-century skills in creativity, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and effective use of technology in the classroom.

● Utilized adaptive teaching strategies in multi-classroom environments, crafting tailored lessons that catered to individual learning goals and unique student needs. Focused on delivering STEAM content through immersive, hands-on instruction.

● Taught vocational subjects including agriculture, construction, alternative energy, and habitat restoration. Ensured dedicated 1-on-1 support for students with IEPs, emphasizing tailored instruction across standard and computer curricula.

● Contributed to the study of verbal and nonverbal behavior in diverse communicative settings.● Played a key role in identifying research variables and developing well-designed experiments to investigate specific hypotheses.● Facilitated experiments utilizing 3D motion capture, ensuring high-quality data collection for analysis.● Conducted comprehensive literature reviews and synthesized findings from over 50 research articles to support the team's publication.