Work
Experience
Jun - Sept 2024
User Experience Research Intern
Google | Firebase Team
• Led mixed-methods research to understand developer onboarding and project abandonment patterns within Firebase Console.
• Deployed a survey to 10k Firebase users and conducted 12 in-depth interviews, resulting in 2 recommendations adopted to streamline onboarding flow.
• Influenced prioritization of feature updates via 3 presentations to PMs, DS, UXRs
May - Aug 2023
UX Research Contractor
Farm-ng
• Led end-to-end research on Amiga micro-tractor with 5 farms and 2 pilot organizations through in-depth interviews and contextual inquiry.
• Conducted analysis that revealed usability barriers and workflow needs, informing hardware UI changes.
• Collaborated with PD, SWE, and CEO to translate findings into 4 main recommendations; presented findings to investors and leadership, shaping product roadmap and improved alignment with user needs.
Jun - Aug 2023
UX Research Mentor
Science Internship Program
• Designed and executed a hands-on 8-week research curriculum for 3 high school interns in UX and HCI methodologies.
• Facilitated research planning, execution, and presentation coaching, leading to high-quality final deliverables.
• Mentorship led to increased interest in UXR and SWE careers.
Jun - Sept 2022
UX Research Intern
Meta (Facebook)
• Led qualitative research to explore user behaviors and needs around Facebook Stories sharing and visibility through 10+ interviews and a literview review.
• Partnered closely with collaborators (PMs, SWEs, PDs, DS, UXRs) to shape research questions and drive alignment of product goals.
• Presented findings in 3 stakeholder presentations and held 1 research workshop that informed new feature ideation and strategy.
Education
2020 - 2025
University of California, Santa Cruz | Doctorate Degree
Computational Media (HCI)
2015 - 2020
University of California, Santa Cruz | Bachelor's Degree
Theaters Arts
Film & Digital Media -- Production Concentration
Skills
& Expertise
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A/B Testing
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Data Analysis/Collection
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Hardware User Research
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Product Research
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Qualitative Research
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Quantitative Research
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Research Communication
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Serious Games
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User Studies
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Usability Study
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Adobe Premiere Pro
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Dovetail
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Figma
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G-Suite
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Microsoft Office
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Qualtrics
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Reduct Video
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Unity