ANNA NEVISON
Hoboken
Summary
Accomplished data science leader with extensive experience managing cross-functional teams of data scientists, engineers, and developers to deliver actionable insights and drive business impact. Proven ability to partner with creative, engineering, and marketing teams to inform decision-making through data-driven storytelling, predictive analytics, and full-stack data solutions. Skilled in building and scaling high-performing teams, developing data platforms, and fostering collaboration across technical and non-technical stakeholders. Passionate about empowering organizations to leverage data to fuel fandoms, amplify cultural impact, and optimize content performance in fast-paced, innovative environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer and Technical Co-Founder
9VRSE, Inc.
New York, New York
01.2021 - 12.2024
- Built and scaled 9VRSE, a media technology company, to create the viral web3 IP Kitty Inu, combining gaming, animated content, and emerging technologies (AI & Web3).
- Directed cross-functional teams, including game development, data science, blockchain engineering, full-stack development, marketing, and community engagement, ensuring alignment across creative and technical objectives.
- Oversaw the development and launch of the web3 game KittyKart, achieving 20,000 downloads, featured demos at GDC and WebX Asia, and recognized as a stand out title on the Arbitrum network with a grant funding award from the Arbitrum Foundation.
- Grew community engagement to 5,000+ Discord members, 20,000 TikTok followers, and 100,000 followers on X, while fostering passionate fandoms.
- Executed data-driven marketing campaigns, leveraging analytics to improve user acquisition and retention.
- Delivered presentations and insights at industry conferences and expert panels, ensuring alignment between business goals and data strategies.
Co-Founder and Technical Lead
The Culture DAO
New York, New York
01.2021 - Current
- Co-founded an AI-driven film guild focused on empowering creative teams to produce innovative AI films in a decentralized ecosystem.
- Conceptualized and executed the first ever AI Film Festival in San Francisco, paneled alongside industry titans from Google, Sequoia Capital, A16Z on AI and creativity
- Curated and hosted the first Virtual Beings Summit in 2021, uniting thought leaders from web3 and AI, including Botto DAO, Axie Infinity, and Fable Studio
- Served as executive producer for multiple AI film projects, collaborating with teams on production workflows, funding mechanisms, and technical execution.
- Led technical operations for the web3 DAO, managing associated blockchain infrastructure.
Data Science Engineer
Metrum Research Group
Tariffville, Connecticut
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Performed PKPD modeling and simulation for early stage clinical trials
- Designed and implemented data visualization tools for non-technical stakeholders, improving decision-making in clinical trials.
- Developed simulation algorithms for flow cytometry and CRISPR data for Amgen.
- Authored open-source R packages, enhancing pharmacometric workflows and supporting scalable analytics processes.
Graduate Student Researcher
University of Michigan Department of Chemistry
Ann Arbor, Michigan
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Utilized Python, Gromacs, and Matlab for computational modeling and simulation to investigate the hydration dynamics in aqueous polymer solutions
Medical Research Assistant
Michigan Medicine
Rogel Cancer Center, Pasca Di Magliano Laboratory
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Responsible for statistical and visual analysis of data, experimental design and execution
- Authored publications accepted into peer reviewed journals
Clinical Intern
University of Michigan Center for Child and Family
Ann Arbor, Michigan
05.2016 - 06.2017
Medical Research Assistant
Michigan Medicine
Department of Neurosurgery, Castro-Lowenstein
05.2016 - 12.2016
Education
Master of Science - Physical Chemistry
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI12-2019
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05-2018
Minor - Social Work
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05-2018
Skills
- Data Science & Analytics: Python (advanced), R (Shiny, Tidyverse), Matlab, SQL Algorithm development, predictive modeling, data pipelines
- Full Stack Engineering: JavaScript Frameworks: React, Nextjs UI/UX Deployment: Vercel, Tailwind CSS Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitLab CI/CD Pipelines: GitHub workflows Collaboration: Jira, Slack Analytics Tools: Tableau, Google Analytics
- Leadership: Team building, project management, cross-functional collaboration
- Marketing and Community Building: Social media analytics, community engagement, fandom creation
- Technical Expertise: Data Science, Full Stack Engineering, Game Development
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer and Technical Co-Founder
9VRSE, Inc.
01.2021 - 12.2024
Co-Founder and Technical Lead
The Culture DAO
01.2021 - Current
Data Science Engineer
Metrum Research Group
09.2019 - 12.2021
Graduate Student Researcher
University of Michigan Department of Chemistry
01.2018 - 09.2019
Medical Research Assistant
Michigan Medicine
01.2018 - 09.2019
Clinical Intern
University of Michigan Center for Child and Family
05.2016 - 06.2017
Medical Research Assistant
Michigan Medicine
05.2016 - 12.2016
Master of Science - Physical Chemistry
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
University of Michigan
Minor - Social Work
University of Michigan