# Maggie Shi > Information Designer | Pragmatic Idealist | Blending Science + Art into Impactful Data Communication Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/maggieshi I'm an information design expert who transform how brands tell their stories with data. Early in my career in research and data, I realized that even the most powerful insights go unnoticed if they don’t capture attention or aren’t easy to understand. I help make those messages clear, concise, and captivating. With a background spanning design, statistics, and scientific research, I blend critical thinking with creativity—auditing datasets, reframing messages, and ensuring every pixel serves a purpose aligned with the communication goals. To date, I’ve helped over 50 brands design impactful data communications. Let’s connect and explore how I can support yours. #datavisualization #dataviz #informationdesign ## Work Experience ### Data Visualization Specialist, Content Creative Strategy @ Novartis Jan 2023 – Present | New Jersey, United States • Advised creative and business teams on data visualization strategy, combining creative inspiration with analytical depth to enhance marketing narratives. • Envisioned and developed original concepts, infographics, and visual frameworks to communicate complex data across sales aids, campaigns, websites, and print materials. Tailored for audiences with varying data literacy. • Audited and analyzed data sets for accuracy, clarity, and strategic alignment. • Authored data visualization guidelines to scale best practices across teams and vendors. ### Freelance Information Designer @ Maggie Shi Design Jan 2022 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area • Partner with clients to translate complex data into clear, compelling visual narratives. • Create tailored visualizations, infographics, and data-driven artwork that communicate insights and drive action. • Design frameworks and guidelines for data storytelling, enabling organizations to communicate insights consistently and confidently. • Lead projects from strategy to delivery, integrating analytics, design, and business context to solve real problems. ### Data Visualization Consultant @ ASSOCIATION OF BONE & JOINT SURGEONS Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | Park Ridge, Illinois, United States • Led visual strategy for the launch of the newsletter’s flagship weekly infographic, Chart of the Week. • Designed the logo and data visualization standards to ensure visual consistency and reinforce brand identity. • Produced the weekly Chart of the Week infographics, simplifying complex medical and economic data and driving >60% email click rate. • Contributed to the newsletter’s APEX Award for Publication Excellence. ### Data Visualization Specialist, Creative Director @ FCB Health New York Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | New York, United States • Created unique concepts, infographics, and data visualizations to enhance pharmaceutical marketing materials, including sales aids, campaigns, websites, and print materials. • Designed visuals for pitches that secured major accounts. • Developed data-driven visual stories for social media. • Co-developed internal workflows and processes. ### Staff Data Scientist @ Affirm, Inc. Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco, California, United States • Expanded and refined characteristic libraries, enhancing credit risk model performance. • Led loss forecasting to inform strategic planning. ### Lead Analytic Consultant / Manager, FICO Scores B2B @ FICO Jan 2015 – Jan 2018 | San Rafael, CA • Designed and developed custom predictive modeling and machine learning solutions for clients in financial services, healthcare, and marketing. • Delivered data-driven insights through clear visual reporting and client presentations. • Contributed to the development of new FICO score products for consumers. ### Principal Statistical Programmer, Statistical Science and Programming @ Allergan Jan 2009 – Jan 2015 | Jersey City, NJ • Led cross-functional data analysis projects in drug efficacy, safety, health economics, labeling, marketing, and clinical operations, contributing to FDA submissions and the approval of 5 new drugs. • Established standardized workflows and templates, improving efficiency and consistency across projects. ### Statistician, Product and Consumer Insights @ Sensory Spectrum Jan 2008 – Jan 2008 | New Providence, NJ • Designed consumer experiments and analyzed survey data for major CPG clients, uncovering actionable insights to guide strategic decisions. • Built statistical models linking product features to consumer behavior, using visualizations and executive presentations to communicate insights that drive product optimization. ## Education ### Master of Science (MS) in Applied Statistics Rutgers University ### Master of Science (MS) in Biochemistry University of Utah ### Bachelor of Science (BS) in Life Sciences University of Science and Technology of China ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/maggieshi - Behance: https://www.behance.net/vizbymaggie --- Source: https://flows.cv/maggieshi JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/maggieshi/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-25