Welcome to my portfolio! I'm a product manager, mixed-methods researcher, data scientist and software developer. Here are some projects I've worked on. Thanks so much for stopping by.
Wikimedia Fundraising
An analysis of donations to the Wikimedia Foundation based on publicly available data. By adjusting donation amounts for local inflation, I added information about the social processes behind the data. …→
Wikidata Metrics
An exploratory research project to define metrics about the use of Wikidata (structured data) on Wikipedia and elsewhere. We studied data sources and volunteer practices, created a conceptual framework, developed code and visualizations, and made product recommendations. …→
Wikifunctions UX
Mixed-methods, generative UX/design research to support a new Wikipedia feature: integration with a wiki of code called Wikifunctions. We interviewed 27 volunteers in 13 countries, made product recommendations, and learned about how wikis evolve. …→
Semantic Web, NLP and Archives
An interdisciplinary project to model archival metadata using the Semanitc Web, provide open access to cultural heritage, and incorporate natural language processing (NLP) in search. …→
Ph.D.: Formal and Natural Languages
In my dissertation, I argue that formal languages (like computer code and mathematical formulas) are deeply similar to natural language. To support this view, I develop a theoretical framework and analyze a corpus of Semantic Web expressions. …→
Master's: Mixed-Methods Study of a Social Movement
Thesis about the core beliefs of a social movement in Mexico City, studied using a mixed-methods approach. …→
