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bridging innovation, design and strategy

"I live for the thrill of figuring things out.

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My curiosity is my biggest superpower. I believe that if I'm not learning, I'm not living! My education spans across the social sciences, cloud technology, artificial intelligence and web development.

My education in Anthropology and Sociology helped me gain a strong interdisciplinary foundation in human behavior, social systems and cultural diversity - and was instrumental in my career in user experience.

I fell in love with cloud technology and web development during my change management project at the ExxonMobil IT Company back in 2018. Subsequently, I am pursuing a B.S. degree in Cloud Computing at Western Governors University to round out my experience.

Additionally, I have taken several certification courses in web development and artificial intelligence because I love learning how things work! I think 'getting under hood' helps me to become a better designer and thought leader.

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Here's What I've Been Learning

Bachelor of Science, Cloud Computing

Western Governors University, beginning April 2025

I'm currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Cloud Computing at Western Governors University to deepen my technical foundation and stay ahead in an increasingly cloud-driven tech landscape. As a product manager, understanding cloud infrastructure and deployment models allows me to better collaborate with engineering teams, make informed architectural decisions and build scalable, resilient products. This program not only strengthens my technical fluency across platforms like AWS and Azure but also aligns with my commitment to leading cross-functional teams with confidence and clarity in today’s evolving digital ecosystem.

Cloud Digital Leader Certification

Google Cloud, 2024

A Cloud Digital Leader can articulate the capabilities of Google Cloud core products and services and how they benefit organizations. They can also describe common business use cases and how cloud solutions support an enterprise. This certification is for anyone who wishes to demonstrate their knowledge of cloud computing basics and how Google Cloud products and services can be used to achieve an organization’s goals.

Cloud Digital Leader Certification

Google Cloud, 2024

A Cloud Digital Leader can articulate the capabilities of Google Cloud core products and services and how they benefit organizations. They can also describe common business use cases and how cloud solutions support an enterprise. This certification is for anyone who wishes to demonstrate their knowledge of cloud computing basics and how Google Cloud products and services can be used to achieve an organization’s goals.

Certificate in Front End Development

Udacity Nanodegree, 2020

The curriculum covered key technologies such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript, enabling learners to build responsive and interactive websites. The program also emphasized best practices in web development, including accessibility and performance optimization.

Certificate, User Experience (UX) Research & Design

University of Michigan, MicroMasters program, 2017

This curriculum introducted me to understanding user requirements, rapid prototyping and design evaluation. It included the following topics: UX principles, understanding user needs, evaluating designs with users, and UX design from concept to prototype.

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology & Sociology

University of New Hampshire & Eastern Oregon University, 2011

This program emphasized qualitative and quantitative research methods, critical thinking and cross-cultural analysis. Coursework included ethnographic fieldwork, social theory, global inequality and the study of human evolution and cultural practices. Developed a nuanced understanding of social dynamics, identity, power structures and cultural change across historical and contemporary contexts.

Certificate in Professional Photography

Hallmark Institute of Photography, 2001


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