About

I was born and raised in the beautiful city of San Diego, California and am an undergraduate student at UCSD currently pursuing a B.S. degree in Cognitive Science w/ Specialization in Human-Computer Interaction. I have an interest in the broad world of design & user research, with an admiration for the creativity and innovation needed for human-centered products and technology.

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I am also a(n):

Music junkie
Advocate for fitness, health, & wellness
Avid sports fan (Go Chargers, Padres, and Lakers!)
Lover of The Office

Projects

‍*A new way to connect... through the power of music!*

Duet is an event/concert-based application that allows users to spark new connections and relationships with their fellow music lovers. Rather than getting randomly matched with strangers, allow yourself to be discovered by others who shares a particular taste in music with you, which we believe carries a lot of meaning for an individual.

‍*Starving college student? We know that struggle!*

UCSD Eats is a mobile application aimed at serving the UCSD student body with valuable information about on-campus eateries. Utilizing a student review-based system for dining halls and restaurants on campus, students can take advantage of up-to-date information to help them decide what to eat based on price, genre, deals, and more!

‍*The days of piles of old textbooks collecting dust are over!*

Textchange is an application that serves as a consolidated UCSD textbook exchange system, allowing students to buy or sell textbooks from each other, all within the Triton community. Whether you are trying to get some extra cash, save some money by avoiding the bookstore, or simply have an old book that you think someone might benefit from, this app does it all!

Education
B.S. Cognitive Science w/ specialization in Human-Computer Interaction
University of California, San Diego

Relevant Coursework
Human-Computer Interaction (COGS120)
Utilized interviews/surveys, iterative prototyping, and user testing to create application to streamline Textbook buy/sell transactions between UC San Diego students

Cognitive Design Studio (COGS102C)
Followed Contextual Design Process to create visual and functional design of review-based food app centered around user needs of UC San Diego students

Modeling and Data Analysis (COGS109)
Programmed data analysis techniques on various sets of data via MATLAB

Usability and Information Architecture (COGS187A)
Specialized in user research through needfinding/storyboards and user testing to collaboratively create event-first matchmaking application

Experience
Guest Relations & Park Ambassador
SeaWorld San Diego
-Enrolled visitors and verified passes using biometric technology at entrance
-Communicate park policies to incoming guests
-Assist with any questions or concerns throughout the park

Skills & Qualifications
Operating Systems: OS X, iOS, Linux
Basic Tools: Microsoft Word (Office, PowerPoint, Excel)
Digital Prototyping Software: proto.io, Balsamiq
HCI Methods: Needfinding, Interviewing, Storyboards, Paper/Digital Prototyping, User Testing, User-Centered Design
User Research: Data Analysis Techniques, Google Analytics
Programming Languages: Java, MATLAB, some C and HTML/CSS

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