About Me
I'm a graduate data science student and researcher at Columbia University's Data Science Institute. My passion is to blend research methods with product thinking to understand users and build better products for them. Previously, I led engineering and product teams at Amazon for 8 years, applying human-centered, scientific approaches to Alexa that enhanced user engagement on Alexa's smart displays and websites.
Products
Alexa+
Launched innovative audiovisual screen responses for Alexa+, the next-generation of Alexa powered by generative AI. Read more here.
Echo Show
Increased device interaction and customer satisfaction with Alexa's smart display devices. Read more here.
AlexaAnswers.com
Led 10x growth in monthly active users through product experiments and marketing expansion. Read more here.
Education
M.S. Data Science, Columbia University
- Data Science Institute Scholar
- Research Interests: Research Methods, Experiment Design, User Behavior
- Selected Coursework: Design & Analysis of Online Experiments, Causal Inference, Statistical Inference & Modeling, Philosophy of Science, User Interface Design, Behavioral Economics, Human-Centered Design & Innovation
B.S. Computer Science, George Mason University
- Computer Science Teaching Assistant
- Engineering Peer Mentor and Tutor
- Selected Coursework: Computing for Scientists, Physics, Intermediate Microeconomics, Advanced Object-Oriented Programming, Mobile Application Development, Rapid Web Application Prototyping