Timeline
Organizer
Data Visualization Zurich MeetUp
Oct 2023 - Present
Organize the monthly Data Visualization Zurich MeetUp (2,300+ members). Responsible for event logistics, speaker selection, and community promotion.
Professional Interaction Engineer
Interactive Things
Feb 2023 - Present
Fullstack developer specializing in interactive, data-centric platforms for public sector and Fortune 500 clients. Responsible for technical architecture, data pipelines, and component libraries across 8 projects with 6 clients.
Participant
2CO Conference 2024
Jul 2024 - Jul 2024
Participated in workshops and lectures on data visualization for complex communication. Engaged with industry experts and gained insight into the academic advancements and recent works in the field.
Volunteer
Outlier Conference 2024
Jun 2024 - Jun 2024
Actively coordinated the conference schedule and ensured the smooth running of unconference sessions. Assisted speakers and participants with logistics, managed Q&A sessions, and facilitated outreach to enhance engagement in a virtual setting.
Events Committee Member (2024)
Outlier Conference
Feb 2024 - Aug 2024
Continued work with the Outlier Conference Events Committee to help plan and execute the 2024 conference. Worked with the team to plan the event, create the website, and develop the app. Responsible for the design and development of the conference website and app.
Participant
Information+ Conference 2023
Nov 2023 - Nov 2023
Engaged in interdisciplinary discussions on information design and data visualization. Participated in workshops and lectures exploring theories, practices, and pedagogies for analyzing and communicating complex information.
Voluneer
Outlier Conference 2023
May 2023 - May 2023
Supported participant coordination and ensured speakers were on stage as scheduled. Worked tirelessly behind the scenes to manage logistics, troubleshoot issues, and maintain a seamless experience for attendees and presenters.
Events Committee Member (2023)
Outlier Conference
Jul 2022 - Apr 2023
Paid web and app developer for the first hybrid Outlier Conference (500 participants worldwide). Maintained the SquareSpace site with custom JS integrations and built a Flutter mobile app from scratch with Firebase backend, featuring localized scheduling and unconference session planning.
Volunteer
Outlier Conference 2022
Feb 2022 - Feb 2022
Assisted in coordinating speakers and participants by managing Q&A sessions and facilitating outreach. Supported smooth event operations by ensuring effective communication between presenters and attendees in a virtual setting.
Data Visualization Specialist
Vatorex AG.
Apr 2021 - Jan 2023
Owned design and development of digital products for an IoT beekeeping platform serving 500 users and 10,000 connected hives worldwide.
Volunteer
Outlier Conference 2021
Feb 2021 - Feb 2021
Played a key role in coordinating speakers and participants for the first-ever edition of the conference. Managed Q&A sessions, facilitated outreach, and helped ensure smooth communication between presenters and attendees in a virtual environment.
Data Visualization Intern
Vatorex AG.
Oct 2020 - Mar 2021
First design-focused hire at the company. Consolidated inconsistent interfaces across web, Swift, and Kotlin apps into a unified design system and brand.
Events Committee Member (2021-2022)
Outlier Conference
Jul 2020 - Apr 2022
Volunteered on the Events Committee for two years of the online Outlier Conference for the Data Visualization Society. Maintained the conference website and added custom interactive elements including ThreeJS animations.
Data Visualization Intern
Interactive Things
Jan 2020 - Jul 2020
Design and development internship focused on data visualization. Created static and interactive visualizations for both internal and client-facing projects.
Gardener
Der Holländer Pflanzencenter
Mar 2019 - Oct 2019
Responsible for designing and maintaining the nursery while interacting and problem solving for customers. Worked and practised in both spoken and written German. Additionally, kept the social media up-to-date with regular posts and content.
Intensive German (A1-B1)
SpeakEasy
Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
Intensive language course with focus on practical and conversational skills. Small classroom lectures with vocal practise and 1 on 1 conversation skills. Course taken in conjunction with language meet ups and immersion housing.
Design Consultant
Lloyd Richards Design
Nov 2016 - Dec 2018
Volunteered my design skills to assist local community projects with regenerative design problems. Included Hardcliffe Elementary, Incredible Edible, Red Hill Bars, Bristol Fish Project, and Bearpit Bristol.
Fellowship Programme
School for Social Entrepreneurs
Oct 2016 - Oct 2017
Practical and theoretical course on running a social enterprise. Focus on leadership, business skills (finances, marketings, planning) and measuring impact in communities
Regenerative Garden Designer
Lloyd Richards Design
Apr 2016 - Oct 2018
Ran an independent design-build practice specializing in ecological and permaculture-based landscape design. Managed 26 projects end-to-end from client acquisition through to construction.
Senior Landscaper
Acer ltd
Aug 2015 - Feb 2016
Worked with the team designers to implement and build gardens for residential clients. Worked closely with the client to meet their needs while ordering materials, scheduling labour and detailing production.
Volunteer
La Loma Vida
Feb 2015 - Jul 2015
Ran day to day operations of a permaculture project, including managing volunteers, planting, watering and general maintenance. Included design and builds of earth works and water collection systems.
WWOOF'er
WWOOF.org
Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
Various jobs on organic farms across tropical and mediterranean climates. Included general labour, ongoing maintenance, crop rotation and earth works.
Permaculture Design Certificate
Permaculture Institute
Feb 2014 - Jun 2014
Practical approach to design, based on participatory, community inclusion process. Land and resource management on multiple scales. Designing collaboratively with a multidisciplinary group
System Analyst
Bowden Physiotherapy
Sep 2013 - Dec 2013
Examined existing systems in the physio clinic and researched new methods and technologies that would be used to improve performance and customer experience.
Crew Leader
Greenworks
Apr 2013 - Aug 2013
Ran one of two landscaping crews, dealing with residential clients and implementing urban gardens. Included managing schedules and other crew members' resources on and off site.
Orientation Coordinator
University of Calgary
Jan 2013 - Aug 2013
Organized and developed a week long orientation for incoming Masters Students. Worked with the City of Calgary to introduce Architects to the urban development as well as a design spring looking at urban fabric.
Master of Architecture, Environmental Design (1 year)
University of Calgary
Sep 2012 - Apr 2013
Completed one year of the Master of Architecture program in Environmental Design. Coursework in sustainability in the built environment, building sciences, postmodern design traditions, and studio architecture. Individual and group design assignments with CAD-supported processes.
Baker
Fresh
Jan 2012 - Jun 2012
Responsible for filling bakery orders and breakfast deliveries. Produced cakes, cookies, bars, and other desserts for a large showcase for the flagship store.
Baker
Jelly Modern Doughnuts
Jun 2011 - Dec 2011
Produced and filled orders of gourmet doughnuts. Worked with several other bakers as a team to produce top quality products for business meetings, events, and store front customers.
Landscaper
Self Employed
Apr 2010 - Sep 2010
Designed and built the garden and patio area for a client's summer home. Managed and ordered materials on site while producing reports of ongoing work for the client abroad.
Store Clerk
Stör
Sep 2009 - Apr 2011
Served university students and faculty at a local convenience store ran by the Student Union. Responsible for opening and closing the store as well as taking in stock and resupplying.
Bachelor of Arts (Multidisciplinary)
University of Calgary
Sep 2006 - Apr 2011
Multidisciplinary degree in the Faculty of Communication and Culture with a minor in Visual Studies & Art History. Coursework spanning fine arts, sculpture, printmaking, and art history with technical proficiency in studio and workshop settings.