# Amanda Harmon > SaMD | NLP Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/amandaharmon ## Work Experience ### AI Platform Engineer @ RapidAI Jan 2025 – Present ### Gilman Scholar - Biomedical Engineering | AI @ RMIT University Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia • Conducted research on assistive hearing devices, leveraging Python and AI techniques to enhance speech clarity, noise reduction, and personalized sound adaptation. • Improved user experience by designing and implementing machine learning models to classify auditory environments and optimize device settings in real-time. • Developed AI-driven solutions for health monitoring integration, including fall detection and wellness tracking, using predictive analytics and sensor data processing. • Collaborated on innovative approaches combining natural language processing and signal processing to create accessible, adaptive auditory support systems. ### Data Systems Engineer @ Social Standards Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Oakland, California, United States • Annotated language data for social listening AI, ensuring high-quality data inputs. • Designed and implemented internal data-labeling guidelines to improve consistency and accuracy. • Developed semantic ontologies to enhance AI-driven insights. • Optimized web scraping processes and structured data organization. • Utilized SQL and Python to query, analyze, and pre-process linguistic datasets. ### Localization Lead @ Tech Firefly Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 • Managed a team of 10, overseeing support for Google product, ensuring on-time and high-quality deliverables. • Designed and implemented internal guidelines to improve team workflows and consistency. • Developed project roadmaps and coordinated between cross-functional teams to streamline processes and meet client objectives. • Provided cultural and linguistic expertise to resolve ambiguities and ensure accurate project execution. • Delivered regular progress reports and performance metrics, exceeding client expectations for efficiency and accuracy. ### QA Engineer @ Tech Firefly Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Palo Alto, California, United States • Developed and executed test plans for Google product focusing on functionality, integration, and user experience. • Collaborated with developers and designers to enhance user-centric features. • Identified and resolved critical issues to improve product quality and enhance user satisfaction. • Executed diverse testing methodologies, including regression, exploratory, and usability testing. identifying critical issues to improve product reliability. • Utilized QA tools such as Jira, TestRail for bug tracking, test case management, and reporting. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including developers and product managers, to align QA efforts with business objectives and ensure seamless product releases • Analyzed user feedback and translated insights into actionable test plans to improve usability and functionality. • Created and executed detailed test cases, identified root causes, and delivered clear, concise documentation for stakeholders. ### Senior Web Developer @ Not Just Another Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | Melbourne, Australia • Designed and developed websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, WordPress, and Bootstrap, ensuring responsive and user-friendly interfaces. • Crafted compelling copy for websites and marketing campaigns, effectively driving user engagement and aligning with brand messaging. • Implemented SEO strategies, optimizing website content to improve search engine rankings and organic traffic. • Managed social media campaigns, creating and scheduling content to boost audience engagement and expand brand presence across platforms. ### UX Designer | Web Developer @ Unknown Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 • Conducted UX research and design for mobile apps and websites. • Worked with developers to implement intuitive interfaces for diverse audiences. • Prototyped and tested designs using Figma, iterating based on user feedback. • Conducted usability testing sessions and analyzed results to refine product functionality and design. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align designs with business goals. • Designed responsive interfaces optimized for both desktop and mobile devices, ensuring accessibility standards were met. • Created design systems and reusable UI components to maintain consistency across products. • Provided consulting services to startups, delivering actionable insights on improving user engagement and retention. ### Translator | Editor @ Unknown Jan 2008 – Jan 2019 | Berlin, Germany Provided German-English translations in music, finance, economics, medicine, technology, and social sciences. Translated official documents, contracts, e-books, and spreadsheet data; edited PhD dissertations, academic theses, news articles, and digital content. ### Web Developer @ STARITE DISTRIBUTORS PTY. LTD. Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Melbourne, Australia Development of eCommerce websites. Responsible for website design, build, and maintenance, as well as SEO and analytics. Further responsible for brand development, social media management, and marketing. Results included: increased traffic, web presences, conversion rates, and ROI. ### Teaching Assistant | Help Desk @ San Joaquin Delta College Jan 2012 – Jan 2014 | Stockton, California Area • Evaluated linguistics and German language content, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with curriculum goals. • Developed exams and classroom materials to support effective language instruction and enhance student engagement. • Resolved IT issues for faculty and staff, troubleshooting software and hardware problems to maintain seamless operations. • Managed data entry tasks, maintaining accurate and organized databases for departmental use. • Organized and maintained faculty files, ensuring confidentiality and accessibility for academic and administrative purposes. ### Field Director @ Imprenta Communications, Inc. Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 | Sacramento, CA • Hired and managed a team of 30 canvassers for a campaign supporting a State Senate candidate, ensuring recruitment and training aligned with campaign objectives. • Set up precincts and developed voter targeting strategies, maximizing outreach efficiency and engagement with key demographics. • Analyzed field data and maintained detailed spreadsheets, tracking performance trends, voter interactions, and outreach success to inform campaign adjustments. • Implemented quality-control measures to ensure high standards of voter contact were met. • Conducted daily debriefings and biweekly payroll processing, addressing team performance and operational needs. • Ran logistical operations, ensuring the team was consistently supplied with canvassing and phone-banking materials to avoid disruptions. • Used data-driven insights to refine strategies and improve voter targeting, contributing to the campaign’s overall effectiveness and success. ## Education ### Biomedical Engineering - Gilman Scholarship RMIT University ### B.S. in Computer Science San Francisco State University ### Valtio-opin kandidaatti University of Tampere 1925-2018 ### ERASMUS programme Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin ### A.S. in Computer Science Foothill College ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/harmonamanda --- Source: https://flows.cv/amandaharmon JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/amandaharmon/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13