Résumé

UX Research & Product Management & Design

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Education

University of California, Berkeley

M.S. Information Management & Systems

Emphasis: UX Research, Product Management & Design

Aug 2025 –
May 2027 (Expected)

Relevant Courses: User Research Experience, UX for AI, UI/UX Design, Information Visualization & Presentation, Lean/Agile Product Management, Information Organization & Retrieval

Designed end-to-end user experiences for AI-powered tools and digital platforms, creating wireframes, interactive prototypes, and visual design specifications that prioritize accessibility and user engagement.

University of California, Santa Cruz

B.A. Sociology — Minor in Technology Information Management

GPA: 3.7 / 4.0

Sep 2021 – Jun 2025

Relevant Courses: Systems Analysis & Design, Webpage Design & Build, Python Programming, Management & Commercialization of Technology, Prompt Engineering

Research: Led multi-method qualitative research study on long-term effects of parental divorce, conducting in-depth interviews with 20+ participants, performing thematic analysis to identify user needs and pain points, and delivering a comprehensive thesis report with actionable insights.

Research Experience

Research Assistant

Remote

Jul 2025 – Present
  • Conducted user research by analyzing stakeholder interviews using systematic thematic analysis to identify user needs, behavioral patterns, and insights that informed research strategy and design decisions.
  • Collaborated with Principal Investigator to design research studies, develop interview protocols, and synthesize complex qualitative data into clear visual presentations and written reports for diverse stakeholders.
  • Applied an empathy-driven approach to understanding user perspectives, advocating for user-centered design solutions throughout the research process.

UX Research & Design Project

UC Berkeley — School of Information

Aug – Dec 2025
  • Led end-to-end UX research projects from concept to delivery, including user research planning, participant recruitment, usability testing, data analysis, wireframing, and stakeholder presentations demonstrating design impact.
  • Designed and executed usability studies for digital platforms, creating personas, user journey maps, and interactive prototypes in Figma to validate design decisions and improve user satisfaction.
  • Conducted qualitative research through in-depth interviews and diary studies to uncover user needs, pain points, and opportunities for innovation, translating findings into actionable design recommendations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including designers and developers, to ensure accessible, inclusive design solutions that resonated with diverse user backgrounds and abilities.

Professional Experience

Licensing Intern

Complex Networks — Los Angeles, CA

Jul – Aug 2025
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams (Design, Product, Marketing) throughout the product development lifecycle, contributing to brainstorming sessions and translating concepts into actionable workflows.
  • Improved information architecture and data organization systems, creating more intuitive structures that enhanced team collaboration and decision-making efficiency.

Data & Research Intern

Educational Partnership Center — Santa Cruz, CA

Jan – Jun 2024
  • Created data visualizations and dashboards using Excel to communicate user engagement metrics and behavioral insights to program stakeholders, driving data-informed program improvements.
  • Designed and delivered research presentations that translated complex quantitative data into accessible visual narratives, enabling non-technical stakeholders to make informed decisions.
  • Collaborated across diverse teams to optimize data collection processes and implement user-centered enhancements that improved program effectiveness.

Skills

UI/UX Design Tools

Figma Miro Adobe Creative Suite Tableau

Research Tools

Qualtrics Excel SPSS User testing platforms

Coding

HTML CSS JavaScript Python SQL

UX Research Methods

User interviews Usability testing Diary studies Contextual inquiry Thematic analysis Persona development User journey mapping Survey design Accessibility testing

Design Foundations

User-centered design HCI principles Information architecture Interaction design Visual design systems Inclusive design

Additional

Agile/Lean methodologies Data visualization Google Suite Bilingual (English & Spanish)