• Provided data analytics support for manufacturing of sequencing consumables products to enable data-driven decision making• Created business analytics dashboards (backend and frontend) for new products with immature data infrastructure• Served as holistic product data SME in highly collaborative, cross-functional product investigations

• Developed self-service R Shiny application to democratize data access and enable product insights for internal customers; created backend to curate data from flat files and SQL Server/PostgreSQL DBs and frontend interface to streamline data pulls• Led and executed project to migrate global team servers and 3k+ script codebase from TFS version control to Git

• Served as data analyst for reports delving into government spending on homelessness and commuter rail in San Diego County• Submitted numerous PRA requests to San Diego County municipalities and conducted over 20 interviews with government leaders to understand reporting gaps and verify analysis mechanisms and conclusions

• Worked with team of graduate students to research causal codeswitching (using multiple languages within one conversation) prediction using machine learning and information theory approaches (NLP, classification, one-hot encoding)• Scraped, wrangled, and tidied data from Wikipedia and Twitter to use as test data for predictive algorithm development• Awarded a $6,000 NSF/CSOI grant to collaborate with four graduate students across the United States: virtually managed project progress by holding regular Skype meetings, setting and meeting project milestones, and presenting research at tele-conferences

• Designed and prototyped an automated tubing RNA extraction device, a syringe pump, a serial dilution chip, and an RNA extraction on-a-chip device for future integration into an affordable, low-resource HIV monitoring device• Performed RNA extractions and PCR on sample in support of clinical sub-device validation• Gained user feedback and executed iterative design techniques consistent with human-centered design principles

• Created talking points for various speaking events such as on-camera interviews, press conferences, and panels• Completed research and drafted position papers on policy issues that affect taxpayers in San Diego County• Participated in meetings and events to discuss SDCTA policy analysis with local politicians and worked to maintain and bolster SDCTA’s relationship with the political community

• Developed devices for climatology and oceanography research and instructed lead engineers in operation of devices• Designed and implemented a solar radiometer calibration system; created a testing system to investigate how certain temperature sensors differ in their output and responsivity• Completed fieldwork in the Eastern Sierra (Yosemite National Park, Devil's Postpile National Monument) to maintain sensors and collect and analyze hydrological data reported to the US Geological Survey

• Applied predictive algorithms to discrete time series neural datasets to help direct limbic system connectivity research• Collaborated with scholars of varying expertise across cognitive science and engineering depts under Dr. Todd Coleman• Investigated optogenetic techniques, completed initial experiments for future interrogation of neural circuits

• Assisted, directed, and provided information to prospective students and families at UC San Diego recruitment events such as high school and community college workshops, Triton Day, and Transfer Triton Day• Scheduled and conducted walking tours of UCSD and led student panels for prospective students and families

• Facilitated the move in and move out processes for all on-campus residents in Eleanor Roosevelt College (ERC)• Managed and documented dorm keys, resident parcels, and local student activities• Coordinated with other staff in planning events to enhance programming and public relations within ERC

• Established a simplified preliminary deep brain stimulation implant device verification system for use by non-engineers• Studied device components, presented findings to other interns, and suggested further analysis and development

• Encouraged socializing and dancing at entertainment events such as weddings, birthdays, and company parties• Ensured client expectations were met and exceeded by seeking event coordinator and client feedback during event• Maintained an organized event structure and timeline while sustaining a positive, high energy party environment