
Researcher at PARC (Xerox)
San Francisco Bay Area

Researcher at PARC (Xerox)
San Francisco Bay Area
Dedicated, high-performing professional with advanced theoretical and technical education with the aptitude to apply new technologies to create and improve innovative, world-changing products. Talent for analyzing difficult problems and devising creative and effective solutions. Demonstrated history of coordinating and working with teams to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Experience in gathering requirements, analyzing data, and formulating specifications for business software solutions. Flexible, versatile, and able to keep a cool head and sense of humor in high-pressure situations.
iPhone Development
Data Analysis and Interpretation
Writing, Editing, and Proofreading
(Public Company; XRX; Information Technology and Services industry)
September 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)
Designing and implementing research projects in the Augmented Social Cognition Lab at Palo Alto Research Center. Skills utilized include conducting studies with human subjects, data analysis, and modeling. Research topics include social search tools, activity streams, and wiki sites (including Wikipedia) with an eye towards improving and designing social tools to enhance lives.
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Internet industry)
October 2007 — Present (2 years 2 months)
Working on freelance projects for internet companies ranging from content/information sites to social networks. Projects include skills such as research, website optimization, and copywriting.
(Internet industry)
March 2008 — September 2008 (7 months)
Strategic consulting for Startup Industry wiki/community website. Spearheaded the "Fever Pitch" marketing initiative which resulted in 15% increase in total registered users. Initiated social media campaign to drive user acquisition and activation. Collected, analyzed, and presented site analytics to drive product development and marketing strategy.
(Partnership; 10,001 or more employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
February 2007 — October 2007 (9 months)
Solving complex business issues for clients with a combination of packaged software, more efficient processes, and deep industry knowledge.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; GOOG; Internet industry)
October 2006 — February 2007 (5 months)
Analyzed data and recommended solutions to drive critical technical initiatives to fight click fraud. Communicated effectively with Engineering and other technical groups to enhance Google products. Built tools to improve the productivity of Google’s cutting-edge AdWords Fraud Prevention and other product teams.
(Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Education Management industry)
August 2004 — June 2006 (1 year 11 months)
Supervised and coordinated the management team of a student-operated university residence. Counseled students regarding academic, extracurricular, and health services concerns, employing skills in team leadership, conflict resolution, and emergency response. Managed and facilitated kitchen operation and monitored costs to increase operating efficiency.
(Internet industry)
2004 — 2004 (less than a year)
M.A. , Philosophy , 2005 — 2006
B.S. , Mathematics - Minor in Sym Sys , 2001 — 2005
Stanford Fleet Street Singers
Stanford Raagapella
Stanford Asian American Award for Performing Arts, 2006