• Collaborated with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to launch the BD FACSDiscover S8 Cell Sorter and A8 Cell Analyzer by leading 3-5 design initiatives per quarter, conducting user research and usability testing, and iterating through design prototypes.

• Drove the development of the multi-lane cartridge design for the BD Rhapsody Software, increasing the throughput 8-fold for users to select and scan multiple lanes while visualizing real-time scan statuses during experiment protocols and enabling researchers to efficiently analyze data through a comprehensive experiment analysis.

• Translated both qualitative and quantitative research insights into actionable data-driven design recommendations while also developing highly-detailed workflows and user personas to ensure the features implemented on the BD FACSChorus software effectively address the unique needs of users in research and academic environments.

• Evaluated leading competitors in the flow cytometry/cell analyzer market through a detailed competitive analysis and presented summarized research findings to BDB’s R&D software team increasing widespread competition awareness

• Created wireframes for 3 key features of FACSChorus Software to drive experiment workflow efficiency for users

• Closely engaged various stakeholders and research scientist for user-testing/feedback session and design validation

• Taught a discussion section of 35 students on a weekly basis for an introductory Cognitive Science course (COGS 1)

• Prepared students for upcoming exams/quizzes through expanding on course material and providing interactive activities

• Hosted office hours to assist students with any inquiries regarding course material or career paths in Cognitive Science

Laboratory Assistant at Ginsberg Laboratory (UC San Diego: School of Medicine)

• Researched cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs) using mouse genetics and bioinformatics to understand the biological components of the disease and discover non-invasive effective therapies to prevent disease manifestation.

• Conducted various procedures consisting of DNA purification, genotyping through PCR, and tissue dissection and provided promising data/results for grant proposals and research papers.

• Received acknowledgements for technical assistance on neurovascular dysfunction research publication (PMID: 34043589)