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.
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
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
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
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
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
05.2016 - 06.2017
Medical Research Assistant
Michigan Medicine
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