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The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and ArtDirector of Student Success
Aug. 2025New York, New York, United States• Program Leadership: Direct and assess all student success initiatives for 500+ engineering students across chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, and general engineering programs • Academic Resource Center Management: Coordinate, oversee, and evaluate tutoring operations including tutor recruitment, training, and professional development in modern pedagogical techniques • Summer Bridge Program: Plan, implement, and manage the CHESS (Cooper’s Help for Engineering Student Success) summer bridge program for incoming students • Data Analytics & Assessment: Conduct quantitative analysis of student success metrics including retention, persistence, and graduation rates from high school transition through graduation • Student Development Programming: Design and facilitate workshops on study techniques, test-taking strategies, critical thinking, and time management skills for rigorous STEM curriculum • Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Partner with Admissions, Registrar, Institutional Research, Student Affairs, and all five engineering departments to coordinate comprehensive student support
GROWBYSEEDFounding Principal
Jan. 2020New York, New York, United StatesLead strategic design initiatives integrating systems thinking and human-centered approaches across diverse markets including US, India, Mexico, and UAE. Key Contributions: - Experience Strategy for AI CITY platform utilizing human-centered smart city solutions - Conducted extensive user research including behavioral analytics across multiple cultural contexts - Facilitated design thinking workshops aligning business goals with user needs for Fortune 500 clients - Built and managed distributed teams across 7 markets, improving cross-team collaboration - Developed scalable design systems and research frameworks for global implementation
Expo 2020 DubaiAdvisor and Lead for Digital Experiences
Jan. 2020 - Dec. 2021Led digital product strategy and design for World Expo, reaching over 250 million virtual visitors across diverse cultural contexts. Strategic Impact: - Developed educational curricula for international audiences across diverse cultural contexts - Created multi-platform experiences optimizing for both mobile (46% of users) and web platforms - Established data-driven design processes that significantly increased user engagement - Built and managed cross-functional teams across multiple countries - Created frameworks for large-scale international digital experiences
United NationsPaper Reviewer
Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2018New York, New York, United StatesArtificial Intelligence & Ethics 2030, YoungUN Initiative: Reviewed and provided analysis on AI ethics policy addressing frontier technologies and global impact.
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and ArtAdjunct Professor
Jan. 2016New York, New York, United StatesDevelop and teach interdisciplinary curricula connecting technical skills with systems thinking and ethical reasoning. Course Development: - AI Data and Play Curriculum (2024): Led cross-school collaboration connecting Art, Engineering, and Architecture students. Created frameworks helping students navigate complex ethical decisions in technology - Empathetic Robots (2019): Developed interdisciplinary curriculum that trains Engineers in Human-centered design process and Artists in algorithms to create robots that solve problems that influence their daily lives - Advanced Game Design (2016): Developed empathy-driven curriculum using play to reveal system patterns Leadership Initiatives: - AI & Ethics Talk Series (2024-Present): Developing ongoing educational series bridging Cooper Union and IEEE networks - NEH Grant Development (2024): Led proposal development for AI Center for Governance
Stealth Startup (AI Education Platform)Product and Design Strategy Lead
Jan. 2016 - Dec. 2017Los Angeles, California, United StatesLed development of AI-powered education platform from concept to launch, managing distributed team across South Korea, Los Angeles, and New York. Key Achievements: - Reduced development cycles through improved prototyping and feedback processes - Created scalable design system supporting rapid product iteration - Integrated AI technology with human-centered learning approaches - Developed frameworks for distributed team collaboration across cultural contexts
AutodeskScholar-in-Residence
Jan. 2014 - Dec. 2014San Francisco, California, United StatesConducted advanced research on collaboration in multi-user environments at IDEA Studio. Research Focus: - Explored cooperative game mechanics for enhancing user experience in professional tools - Developed frameworks for systematic problem-solving in engineering and design contexts - Created methodologies later adopted in corporate training programs
Paper & EquatorCo-Founder and Director
Jan. 2010 - Dec. 2016New York, New York, United StatesFounded design consultancy specializing in systematic approaches to complex product challenges across industries. Notable Client Impact: - Medyear: Led research and design of HIPAA-compliant mobile platform reducing medical record retrieval time from hours to minutes - Audible: Created and tested interactive prototypes resulting in 35% increase in user engagement - Autodesk: Designed game-based systems revealing organizational patterns and improving collaboration Business Growth: Achieved 300% revenue increase through strategic partnership development and systematic client relationship management. Additional Clients: MIT Media Lab, Wolters Kluwer Health, Amazon Kindle, YouTube
Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)IT Consultant
Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2007Consulted with Kroger (Fortune 25 company) on strategic solutions for pharmaceutical database decentralization.
Various OrganizationsResearch Experience
Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2009Miami University Research Fellow | 2004 - 2006 - American Red Cross Database Project: Developed automated techniques for supplier information management enhancing post-disaster response - IEEE Robotics Standards Research: Explored integration of IEEE 1451.2 standards in network-based robotics - Mechanical Engineering Research: Developed Java-based solutions for energy dissipation analysis Parsons Research & Development | 2007 - 2009 - PetLab Project (MacArthur Foundation funded): Designed games encouraging learning about social and global issues - Mobile Gaming Research: Explored location-based technology for asynchronous gameplay - Urban Research: Conducted field studies in Amsterdam, New York, and Chennai on mobile user behavior
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