RESUME
uSER RESEARCHEr 2
XBOX RESEARCH
2021-2025
Led research across the development cycle for various Xbox Game Studios Publishing titles.
DESIGN RESEARCHER
MICROSOFT CLOUD & AI
2020-2021
Conducting a mix of generative and formative research (including contextual inquiry and fieldwork) on the training component of a mixed reality HoloLens 2 enterprise application.
USER RESEARCH SPECIALIST
XBOX RESEARCH
2019-2020
Managed research for the multiplayer experience of Halo Infinite.
Leveraged a mix of quantitative and qualitative methods (including attitudinal playtests & usability) as well as expert review sessions with Pro eSports players to research product features, systems, and menus while working with studio leadership and designers to inform subsequent development.
Previously managed internal research, helping teams across the studio gather first-pass feedback on designs/prototypes to support quick iterative design.
USER RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
XBOX RESEARCH
2016-2019
Supported user research across the entire life cycle of numerous Xbox titles.
Assisted conducting online and in-person research activities, including attitudinal surveys, product benchmarking, eye tracking and more.
Managed building product telemetry data visualizations, working in Tableau, Kusto and SQL to help answer research questions and add context to player feedback.
USER RESEARCH COORDINATOR
XBOX RESEARCH
2015-2016
Moderated playtests of Microsoft games and products. Proctored labs of 18+ participants, while observing and taking detailed notes for product researchers. Directed participants through study check-in to gratuity selection, and managed gratuity stockroom and processes.
Master of Science, Data Science
EASTERN
UNIVERSITY
2025-2027
Data Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Database Management, Data Visualization, Python, SQL, R
Bachelor of Science, HUMAN CENTERED DESIGN & ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
2013-2015
Concentration in Human Computer Interaction (HCI)
UX Design, Research Methods, Data Visualization, Project Management, Statistics, Coding (Java, Python, HTML/CSS)