Experience
Upfront
Manager of Strategic Partnerships | New York, NY | October 2024 - April 2025
- Conducted 30+ targeted user interviews to develop comprehensive story maps, directly influencing strategic decisions and initiative prioritization
- Executed strategic outreach campaigns to potential clients, contributing to a 3x increase in solution adoption within key market segments
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify pain points, leading to implementation of 4 key enhancements that improved retention by 15%
CloudCap
Co-founder | New York, NY | February 2024 - September 2024
- Led user research by conducting 50+ customer discovery interviews across 5 industry verticals to identify market opportunities for FPGA technology applications
- Developed and iterated on 3 product prototypes based on user feedback, adapting product direction to address validated market needs
- Created and delivered 10+ pitch presentations to investors, effectively communicating complex technical concepts and product vision
Georgian American School
Math and Computer Science Teacher | Tbilisi, Georgia | August 2023 - January 2024
- Designed and implemented curriculum for 100+ students, focusing on user-centered learning experiences
- Incorporated educational technology tools like Replit to create interactive learning environments and measure student progress
BlackRock
Summer Analyst – Risk and Quantitative Analysis | New York, NY | May 2022 - August 2022
- Applied NLP to analyze 20,000 Jira tickets, identifying patterns and systemic issues with inflation curve models
- Automated risk management processes using Python, reducing preparation time from two weeks to 15 minutes
- Collaborated with stakeholders to understand user needs and develop solutions that improved workflow efficiency
Plural Strategy Consulting
Summer Analyst - Consultant | New York, NY | May 2021 - August 2021
- Conducted data analysis using Excel and Python to support strategic decision-making for clients
- Created data visualizations and presentation materials for key stakeholder meetings
- Contributed to business development efforts including research and marketing initiatives
Education
Columbia University | New York, NY
BA in Information Science, GPA: 3.6 | Graduated May 2023
- Coursework: Introduction to Computer Science, Data Structures, Artificial Intelligence, Advanced User Interface Design, Social Networks, Computational Linear Algebra
Sciences Po | Paris, France
BA in Economics | Graduated May 2023
- Coursework: Micro/Macro-Economics, Statistics, Public Policy Evaluation, Economics of Globalisation, Econometrics, Calculus I-III
Skills
Programming: Python, SQL, HTML, CSS
Business Skills: User Research, Market Analysis, Stakeholder Communication, Product Prototyping
Tools: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce, Jira, Tableau, Figma
Languages: French (Fluent)