Resume

Summary

Endlessly curious
Thrives in ambiguity
Brings clarity to nuance

Expertise

Qualitative research
Emerging technologies
Ethical innovation
Machine learning & AI research
Early-stage product research

Participant whisperer

Fluent in English, Mandarin & Cantonese

Experience

Meta
Senior UX Researcher

Jun 2021 – Present

Reality Labs - XR Tech

Lead exploratory research on early tech innovation to drive strategy on digital human representation and AI agent embodiment.

Reality Labs - Metaverse

Leading 0–1 research on digital fashion, clothing, Generative AI, gender representation, and creator ecosystem for Avatars and Identity.

Google
UX Researcher (Contract)

Oct 2019 – Jun 2021

Immersive UX

Executed qualitative research across a breadth of products aimed to understand how users visually explore, discover, & learn about the world around us.

Material Design + Digital Wellbeing Lab

Conducted foundational design research to understand and define the role of design in digital wellbeing experiences.

Apple
Research Scientist

Jul 2016 – May 2019

Sensor & Hardware Prototyping

Designed and led mixed-method human factor research projects to support early-stage hardware, software, firmware, and algorithm product design on various prototypes with participant size of 5 to 5,000.

Let’s Robot
Intern

Jun 2016 – Jul 2016

Conducted user surveys and usability research for lean startup. Managed social media and Twitch accounts. Robot nanny.

Education

University of California, Berkeley
B.A. Psychology / May 2016

The Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology
IoT Lean Startup Competition Winner / Apr 2016

Led team of three in developing a working SW + HW prototype for female fertility management.