Resume
Work Experience
2022 - 2024
Culture & Learning Lead, Senior Business PM
Microsoft Gaming | Xbox
As Culture and Learning Lead for Microsoft Gaming, I developed and directed transformative initiatives and learning programs to empower Xbox employees and catalyze our evolving business strategy. Developed the L&D strategy for the Gaming organization, including curriculum development and delivery, compliance training, and AI skill acquisition. ​
​
Skills: Creative Strategy and Planning, Program Management, Executive Communications, Multimedia Storytelling, Branding and Design, Live Events, Employee Learning & Development, AI Skilling, Curriculum Design and Delivery​​​
2020 - 2022
Senior Design Researcher and Design System Lead
Microsoft Gaming | Xbox
Research Lead on the Xbox Design System, an omni-channel, component-based UX system with developer solutions. Designed for an intuitive, accessible, and coherent user experience across the Xbox ecosystem including console, PC, mobile, and web platforms. Led a co-operative approach to systems governance by establishing the Xbox Design System Co-op, comprised of UX designers and developers.​​
​
Skills: Cross-Functional Leadership, Systems Governance, Product Management, Design Systems, UX Research & Design, Omnichannel System Design, Platform UX
2017 - 2020
Games User Researcher II
Microsoft Gaming | Xbox Research
Product Research Lead for the Halo franchise including The Master Chief Collection and Halo Infinite. Lead a team of games user researchers focused on usability, playtesting, and market research across all stages of game development. Established the Halo: MCC and Halo Insider Programs, with over 1 million players, to collect customer feedback and generate insights to inform the future of Halo franchise effectively and continuously. ​
​
Skills: Qualitative/Quantitative Research, Flighting Programs, Player Insights, Playtesting, Research Management, UX R&D
2015 - 2017
Games User Researcher
Microsoft Gaming | Xbox Research
Games User Researcher on multiple titles including Killer Instinct, Microsoft Solitaire Collection, State of Decay 2, Halo Wars 2. Specializing in design intelligence, in game telemetry and time series analysis of player behavior.
​
Skills: Design Intelligence, Data Science, In Game Telemetry, Player Insights, Playtesting, Usability
Education
2010 - 2015
2004 - 2008
University of Washington | Doctorate
Doctorate in Cognitive and Perceptual Psychology. Specializing in auditory and visual processing, brain mapping, and advanced computational modeling.
Dissertation: Encoding and Decoding Models of fMRI Responses in Human Auditory Cortex
Awards: Auditory Neuroscience Fellowship Award (NIH) 2010-2013
University of Michigan | Bachelor of Science
High Honors in Neuroscience. Specializing in molecular, genetic, and behavioral aspects of circadian biology and neuroendocrinology.
Thesis: The response of Per1 to light in the suprachiasmatic nucleus of the diurnal degu.
Awards: Biomedical and Life Sciences Fellowship Award (HHMI) 2007