EXPERIENCE
Experience
2011 - Present
Quantitative / Mixed Methods Researcher
- Market / UX / Consumer insights
Consultant
Remote Latin America/Wordwide
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Conducted quantitative and qualitative research (surveys, interviews, usability testing) to evaluate user behavior, product performance, and interaction patterns across digital media, including video games, web platforms, and music streaming environments.
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Applied statistical modeling and data analysis to identify behavioral trends, engagement patterns, and decision-making processes in interactive systems and game-based environments.
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Integrated AI-assisted workflows into research processes, guiding the use of AI tools to enhance data interpretation, streamline analysis, and support research decision-making.
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Evaluated user interactions with AI-driven systems and digital products, applying UX and behavioral research principles to improve usability, clarity, and user engagement.
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Translated complex analytical outputs—including AI-generated results—into actionable insights for stakeholders, supporting product development and research initiatives.
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Developed user personas and behavioral frameworks to better understand user needs, motivations, and interaction patterns across digital and interactive platforms.
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Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support product design, research execution, and data-driven decision-making.
2024 - Present
AI Training & Workflow Consultant (UX / Behavioral Focus)
AI Trainer / UX Researcher / Data Scientist (R)
Remote Worldwide
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Guided stakeholders in applying AI tools to research workflows, improving clarity, efficiency, and decision-making.
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Provided structured guidance on interpreting AI-generated outputs and integrating them into decision-making processes.
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Applied UX and behavioral research principles to evaluate user interactions with AI systems and tools.
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Refined prompts and structured inputs to improve relevance, accuracy, and usability of AI-generated outputs.
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Translated complex analytical and AI-generated outputs into accessible insights for stakeholders.
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Leveraged quantitative and qualitative research methods to assess user needs and inform AI-assisted workflow.
2023 - Present
Lead Data Scientist / Researcher (Remote US / Worlwide)
GRM/CAH
Tucson, AZ
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Perform data science-based procedures and statistical analysis to evaluate social factors and behavioral outcomes.
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Implement research techniques and predictive analysis to better understand user needs and demand for technological products.
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Collaborate with team members to collect appropriate data sets for research and evaluation.
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Work with executives and other business leaders to identify opportunities for improvement.
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Create reports with recommendations and findings for internal teams, stakeholders, and external clients.
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Work with existing KPIs to measure the effectiveness of business decisions utilizing statistics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
2020 - 2022
Senior Data Science Ambassador / Data Analyst
Data Science Institute at UA
Tucson, AZ
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Conducted survey assessments to help identify data science user needs across interdisciplinary programs.
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Directed several data science workshops on Statistics, Machine Learning, Sentiment Analysis, and Clustering, among other procedures.
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Organized & hosted industry-focused panels at events including Research Bazaar Arizona and Women in Data Science Tucson. Featured panelists consisted mostly of researchers & data scientists working in high-profile companies such as Facebook, IBM, & Amazon.
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Hosted mentorship sessions for other Data Science Ambassadors in order to help promote data science, research, and career development opportunities among different communities.
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Helped create spaces and tools to facilitate networking activities such as Gather.Town conference meetings and other events.
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Has provided over fifty data science consults to researchers from several disciplines.
2017 - 2022
Behavioral Quantitative Researcher
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
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Conducted survey assessments and research projects to evaluate relationships between user behaviors, music, video games, and other media.
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Explored people’s motivations for consuming technological products.
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Collaborated with UI/UX team and market researchers to interpret UX specifications and provide behavioral insights.
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Discussed behavioral assessments about consumers’ attitudes and needs with fellow scientists and researchers.
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Presented reports and research findings for management and stakeholders.
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Computed visualizations to help illustrate research findings for different audiences.
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Translated documents to facilitate meetings (English and Spanish).
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Used a wide range of methodological approaches to collect and interpret data.
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Engaged in interdisciplinary collaborations for research.
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Identified trends and patterns in behavioral data and conducted tests when required.
Education
2022
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
PhD in Applied Research (AIAR)
Tucson, Az
Awards:
- Senior Data Science Ambassador Scholarship recipient
- Applied Intercultural Arts Research (AIAR) Fellowship recipient
- Graduate College Fellowship recipient
- GIDP Research Showcase Recognitions
Certification obtained at this time:
- IBM Data & AI Essentials (Intermediate level)
Issued November 2020
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2016
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (RIT)
MS in Communication & Media Technologies
Rochester, NY
Awards:
- Full International Scholarship recipient
- Honors Society
2011
APEC UNIVERSITY (UNIVERSIDAD APEC)
BA in Advertising and Graphic Design
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Awards:
- Full Presidential Scholarship recipient
- 10 Dean's List recognitions
- Summa Cum Laude