Education
Bachelor Of Arts, Cognitive Science
Pomona College
2021-2025
Related Coursework​​​​
Human-Centered Design | Cognitive Neuroscience | Computer Science & AI Topics | Belief Cognition | Sound Cognition | Bilingualism | Statistics | Calc I & II | Language & Music | World Music | Ethnomusicology
High School
Roedean School (SA)
2017-2020
Honors
Math | AP Math | Physical Sciences |Life Sciences | English | French | Zulu
Leadership Positions
Head of Orchestra | Head of Social Responsibility | Public Speaking Spokesperson
Skills
Technical
Microsoft Platforms | Canva | UX, UI & Visual Design Concepts | User Research | Usability Testing | Prototyping | Figma | MATLAB | Adobe Platforms | Python | STATA
Languages
English (Native)
French (Fluent)
Zulu (Fluent)
Mandarin (Intermediate)
Urdu (Intermediate)
Spanish (Beginner)
Leadership
Team Leader
Sparkathon '23
02/23
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Designed and presented a technological prototype harnessing AI within the education industry, specifically targeting the needs of users with Dyscalculia
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Product development involved user research, competitive analysis, and strategic alignment with project objectives
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Led & collaborated with an international team of 4 students; achieving 3rd out of 16 competing teams
Founder
Code-Ed
05/19-01/20
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Initiated CoffeeScript & Python coding programs to 60 7th-grade students; improved coding literacy of 50 student by 40%
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Secured $3000 from 4 donors; negotiated 50% savings on subscription plan costs
Interests
Playlist Curation
Digital Art & Drawing
Lego
Professional Experience
Product Design Intern
Payfast by Network
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Designed screens and banners using Figma for the company’s merchant app listings on Google Play and App Store, optimizing visual hierarchy to enhance user engagement; designs selected for the final listings and will go live with the app’s launch in October 2024
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Conducted user research to develop reorganization strategies for the company’s Knowledge Base platform, thereby improving information structuring, visual presentation, & user experience; proposed strategies will be implemented in the platform’s upcoming restructuring
Frontline Marketing Intern
The Coca-Cola Company
08/23-09/23
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Contributed to the launch of a new product; coordinated 3 cross-functional teams during event planning
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Strengthened brand perception by leveraging TCCC's partnership with Johannesburg Pride; led to a 20% rise in sentiment among LGBTQ+ communities
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Optimized team efficiency by designing a user-centric 2024 LRP template for all 7 campaigns
UX/Product Design Intern
Hailo SA
07/23-08/23
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Developed and iteratively tested user interfaces for the company’s app using Figma, leveraging user insights to refine interactions and enhance usability; improved designs were integrated into the app's user journey
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Analyzed user feedback and data to identify pain points and opportunities for improvement, leading to the implementation of two additional services that resulted in a 15% increase in user retention
Linguistics & Cognitive Science Department Student Assistant
Pomona College
08/23-Present
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Elevated department visibility and engagement by designing posters for events and the official department logo, distributed as stickers to over 200 students; designs resulted in a threefold increase in student involvement
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Managed & co-ordinated 4 department events attended by over 150 students
Manager & Barista
Milk & Honey, Pomona College
10/21-Present
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Led the development and launch of an online ordering platform, collaborating cross-functionally with a team of 6 students to design, test, and implement the solution; project leveraged user research and usability testing, resulting in its successful launch in February 2024 and a 40% increase in revenue
06/24-08/24