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Work Experience

Vicario Lab: Data & Behavioral Research Analyst                        February 2023 - August 2025

  • Led behavioral experiments using DeepLabCut on 50 songbirds, applying experimental design principles to analyze song learning, perception, and auditory discrimination

  • Optimized deep neural network training and evaluation pipelines in Python and PyTorch, cutting per-video model training time from 8 hours to 3.5 hours, a 56% efficiency gain

  • Executed manual annotation and quality validation that achieved >90% agreement with data and restored missing pose coordinates, expanding the usable sample size by approximately one-third

Columbia University: Cancer Research Intern                                May 2024 - August 2024

  • Conducted network analyses using a single-cell graph convolutional network (scGCN) and optimal transport methods to enhance accuracy in comparative analysis

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams of professors, graduate students, and interns to validate scGCN on 5+ cross-species datasets, improving algorithm scalability and applicability

  • Synthesized research data into actionable insights, delivered strategic presentations in 10+ weekly seminars, and created Instagram content that increased engagement by 25% effectively communicating findings to diverse audiences

Procter & Gamble: USC Graduate Student Consultant                     August 2025 - December 2025

  • Execute research using Qualtrics surveys, cognitive and in-depth interviews, and shop-alongs with product prototypes to evaluate consumer interactions and inform design strategy

  • Engineer research frameworks and quantitative and qualitative methods to convert behavioral data into actionable insights, guiding product innovation and marketing strategy for consumer packaged goods

Education

University of Southern California                                             August 2025 - May 2026
Master of Science in Applied Psychology                                                             Los Angeles, CA
Areas of Study: Consumer Psychology, User Experience Research, Qualitative & Quantitative Research Methods in Social Psychology

Rutgers University–New Brunswick                                 September 2021 - May 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science, Minor in Computer Science                         New Brunswick, NJRelevant Coursework: Minds, Machines, & Persons, Data to Science Communication in R, Data Science

Skills & Expertise

Research Methods​

  • Usability testing, Cognitive interviews, Surveys, A/B testing, Ethnographic observations

  • Marketing analytics, Data visualization

Programming & Tools​

  • Python, R, SPSS

  • Qualtrics, Figma, DeepLabCut, Machine learning

  • Microsoft Suite, Google Workspace

Collaboration & Communication​

  • Cross-functional teamwork

  • Project coordination, Process design

  • Strategic storytelling, Content strategy (Wix, TikTok, Canva)

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