ABOUT SYP
(pronounced SEEP)
I'm originally a native from Rochester, NY and decided to transplant myself to San Diego, CA because CALIFORNIA. :) My B.S. in Computer Science from Rochester Institute of Technology landed me my first full-time job as a software engineer developing geospatial intelligence tools. Along the way, I discovered the exciting field of User Experience and pursued my M.S. in Human-Computer Interaction from the Carnegie Mellon | Portugal dual-degree program. It was probably the best decision of my life, not to mention the fact that I got to live on beautiful Madeira Island for almost a year!
With now five years of research & design experience and running my own startup (Live Offline), I am constantly looking to grow and collaborate with other folks passionate about:
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helping our society detach from our phones
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influencing women pursuing STEM careers
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teaching / leading design workshops
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startups in San Diego
Outside of my projects, you can find me at a hip-hop or Zumba dance class, traveling the world in search of the best eats, or sipping on a spicy Bloody Mary while people watching in Pacific Beach.
LET'S CONNECT
If you're interested in learning more about my work, collaborating, or looking for a speaker, please leave me a note. I'd love to hear from you!