WORK EXPERIENCE
My Past Roles and Workplaces
February 2023 - Present
Graduate Research Assistant, Georgia Tech Play n' Learn Lab
In this role, I'm leading the design, development, and user testing of Bubby’s Deep-Sea Odyssey, an educational game integrating user-centered design principles to teach children the fundamental concepts behind AI and the sensors it uses for perception. I'm currently collaborating with researchers and middle and high school students to design game storylines, art and mechanics, applying usability principles and iterative design to ensure a human-centered approach that aligns with target users.
September 2021 - August 2023
Software Test Engineer, Qualtrics
In this role I developed and maintained over 200+ comprehensive automated end-to-end test cases utilizing a Selenium-based Python testing framework that could identify and help resolve issues before they reached end users. I thoroughly tested and ensured quality for new and existing features and analyzed patterns in escaped defects to close gaps and prevent future issues. I collaborated with a cross-functional team of developers and product managers to ensure high-quality delivery of 7+ new features, such as Enhanced Anonymity with Field-Level Settings for the Employee Engagement dashboards.
September 2020 - September 2021
Product Specialist, Qualtrics
In this role, I assisted over 20 customers daily and over 2,000 customers overall with creating, optimizing, and maintaining effective workflows to provide actionable data to improve customer, employee, product, and brand experiences. I provided specialist knowledge and support for 3 separate product lines, triaging and troubleshooting technical issues to aid customers in listening and improving employee engagement, productivity, innovation, and talent acquisition. I worked closely with leading clients and Qualtrics employees to enhance user experience by collecting actionable feedback, identifying common issues, and presenting findings to leadership to drive user-centered improvements.
EDUCATION
My Schooling
August 2023 - May 2025
Master's Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Georgia Institute of Technology
I am currently participating in the MS-HCI program at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Through my focus in Interactive Computing, I am enhancing my practical skills and theoretical understanding in design, implementation and evaluation to help become a leader in the world of human-computer interaction.
September 2016 - May 2020
Bachelor of Arts, Wellesley College
I completed my Bachelor of Arts at Wellesley College in Wellesley, MA. During my time at Wellesley, I majored in Psychology and minored in Computer Science. My final GPA at Wellesley was a 3.81 on a 4.0 scale. I graduated with Honors in Psychology, Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude.
CERTIFICATIONS
My Certifications & Extra Qualifications
August 2024
UX/UI Design Specialization,
California Institute of the Arts
Relevant Skills: Visual Design, Interaction Design, Responsive Web and Mobile App Design, Design Tool, User Research, User Testing, Wireframing, Prototyping, Accessibility
May 2024
Google AI Essentials, Google
Relevant Skills: Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, AI Ethics