Riya

I`m a Human Centered Design & Engineering graduate student at the University of Washington, blending rigorous analytical skills with a user-centric vision to drive innovative product solutions. With a B.S. in Computational Cognitive Science from UC Davis (Dean’s Honor List), I excel in UI/UX design, cross-functional collaboration, and translating user needs into impactful product decisions. As a Product Management Intern at DeepSight Technology, I led end-to-end planning for exhibitions, designed regulatory-compliant UI elements, and managed Jira workflows across technical teams. Proficient in Python, R, TensorFlow, Figma, and Adobe Creative Cloud, I`ve delivered projects like an interactive data-privacy mobile game and an AI-powered meal-planning app. I seek roles where research, systems thinking, and inclusive technology can create meaningful impact.

Willing to travel: 30 miles

Experience: 1. *Product Management Intern – DeepSight Technology (June 2024 – December 2024, Santa Clara, CA)*
- Served as the primary point of contact for RSNA 2024, leading end-to-end planning and execution of a 600 sq. ft. exhibition booth and large-scale marketing assets.
- Designed boot‑up screens and animated screensavers for an ultrasound product using 3D animation to enhance user experience.
- Created FDA‑compliant warning and usage labels through regulatory research and iterative design reviews.
- Managed Jira workflows across UI/UX and software teams; participated in weekly cross‑functional standups and software demos.

2. *Service Desk Analyst – UC Davis College of Letters & Science (June 2023 – April 2025, Davis, CA)*
- Resolved technical issues for faculty and graduate students, balancing usability, clarity, and efficiency.
- Strengthened user communication skills by translating complex technical concepts into accessible explanations.

*Academic Project Work*

1. *Rainiest Kingdom Detective (Fall Quarter 2025)*
- Designed an interactive, narrative‑driven mobile game teaching online data privacy through storytelling and user decision‑making.
- Conducted user interviews, focus groups, and usability testing to emphasize intentional education, emotional awareness, and transparency in digital literacy for families.
- Presented the project in a final showcase attended by HCDE faculty and peers.

2. *Receipt Recipes (Fall Quarter 2025)*
- Developed a concept application for an AI‑powered meal‑planning tool that transforms grocery receipts into personalized recipe recommendations.
- Demonstrated an end‑to‑end product vision, from problem discovery to MVP definition and roadmap execution.

3. *UC Davis Center for Artificial Intelligence and Experimental Futures (CAIEF) (Spring Quarter 2025)*
- Collaborated on a research corpus examining cultural narratives and imagined futures shaping AI development.
- Used RStudio for data organization and analysis, and GitHub with Git CLI via Mac Terminal (Zsh/Bash) for research workflows.