A.J. T.

Experience

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  University of Arizona

  Jan 2014 - May 2016

  - Conducted math education research under Dr. Rebecca McGraw, leading to a published paper and two major presentations- Presented findings at the 2015 Minority Alliance Conference, earning 3rd place, and shared a research poster at the 2016 Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation- Completed an honors thesis, Uncovering Math Teachers' Understanding of Algebra Concepts - Held weekly office hours and graded coursework for Linear Algebra, Introduction to Formal Reasoning and Writing, and Real Analysis

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Jun 2014 - May 2016

  • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

    Jan 2014 - Dec 2015
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  SALT Center

  Aug 2014 - May 2016

  Tutor

  - Worked one-on-one with college students with learning disabilities, helping them grasp Math, Communication, and General Education courses while building their confidence and developing personalized learning strategies for long-term success

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  Mathematical Sciences Research Institute - MSRI

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  - Selected as one of 18 participants for MSRI's undergraduate research program under Dr. Duane Cooper and Dr. Francis Su (former president of the Mathematical Association of America)- Conducted research on Geometric Combinatorics Applied to the Social Sciences; presented a poster at SACNAS 2015 and the Joint Math Meetings 2016

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  LifeMoves, formerly InnVision Shelter Network

  Jan 2017 - May 2018

  Residential Services Coordinator

  - Supported individuals experiencing homelessness by connecting them with housing, mental health resources, and career support—helping improve the quality of life for around 300 clients over 18 months- Designed and led impactful client programs, including social events and therapeutic activities, fostering a supportive community that helped clients overcome addiction, stabilize their mental health, and find housing- Earned organization-wide recognition for dedication to client support, showcasing a strong commitment to making a meaningful social impact Show less

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  Third Street Community Center

  Jan 2018 - Jul 2018

  STEM Teacher

  - Created and taught hands-on STEM curricula for underserved youth at a local nonprofit, helping students build critical thinking and problem-solving skills while inspiring them to explore future opportunities in science and technology

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  DocMatter

  Jun 2019 - Jun 2022

  - Developed and led the company’s data management strategy, working closely with product and engineering teams to shape data architecture, visualizations, and reports - turning raw data into meaningful insights for both technical and non-technical audiences- Mentored and supported a high-performing team of 10+ employees, boosting productivity by 40% through clear OKRs, career development plans, and a culture that promotes continuous learning and leadership at all levels- Overhauled the hiring and onboarding process, creating a scalable, transparent framework that sped up team growth while keeping everything aligned with company goals and values; introduced a fair performance review system that improved retention and overall job satisfaction- Led high-impact data projects, from exploratory research to customer-driven analyses, managing project charters, tracking milestones, and delivering actionable insights that directly influenced key business decisions Show less - Led data quality initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to clean, standardize, and enhance proprietary data - boosting the accuracy and reliability of the analytics platform and helping Sales and Product teams make better decisions- Made data-driven decision-making easier by providing in-depth insights using SQL and advanced Excel, including defining the company’s Total Addressable Market (TAM) and delivering actionable forecasts for C-suite executives and board members- Streamlined the hiring process by designing performance tasks that accurately assessed candidates' data management and leadership skills, leading to stronger teams and a more effective hiring pipeline- Managed and scaled key data projects, mentoring three interns and overseeing daily operations - resulting in the creation of 8,000+ new data points and 2,000 new user profiles, significantly expanding the company’s data assets Show less - Designed and implemented data processes to tackle open-ended research questions and uncover new growth opportunities, giving the company deeper insights into user behavior and expanding market reach- Developed meaningful KPIs to measure team and company performance, helping drive strategic growth. Worked closely with the CEO to refine data reporting and adapt to evolving business needs- Laid the groundwork for the Data Manager role, mentoring new team members, shaping team development, and streamlining internal processes to boost efficiency Show less

  • Team Lead, Data Management

    May 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Data Manager II

    Jan 2021 - May 2021

  • Data Manager

    Jun 2019 - Jan 2021
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  KIPP Public Schools Northern California

  Jul 2022 - now

  Regional Data & Operations Manager, Systems Admin

  - Lead the way in transforming data strategy across 20 school sites, improving how data is collected, managed, and maintained - impacting over 6,000 students; ensure leadership has accurate, actionable data to make key decisions on re-enrollment, matriculation, and student health- Drive complex, cross-team projects across four departments, optimizing technical processes to seamlessly integrate data between different systems - reducing errors and boosting operational efficiency- Champion operational improvements across 20 sites by researching and implementing innovative solutions, managing change initiatives, and training staff - creating a more streamlined and effective data management system.- Provide technical leadership for academic data systems, ensuring smooth access to learning platforms for both teachers and students, ultimately enhancing educational outcomes. Show less

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  Young STEAMers

  Jun 2024 - now

  STEAM Instructor