Kai Stone Koerber
Berkeley,CA
Summary
Committed Project Manager / Software Engineer with 3 years of experience using cutting edge technology to generate cutting edge behavior prediction algorithms. Networked and created elite research teams at the University of California, Berkeley, to develop and improve research in the field of emotion recognition. Conducted complicated research with integrity and great attention to detail.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
RESEARCH FELLOW
UC BERKELEY GREATER GOOD SCIENCE CENTER
Berkeley, CA
01.2020 - Current
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality to protect data quality and project research.
- Followed best practices and scientific protocol to reach defensible conclusions based on solid evidence.
- Consulted Professor on emotion theory to advance research and gain deeper understanding of topics.
- Developed unique research into computational behavior prediction.
RESEARCH SCIENTIST, Senior Project Manager
UC Berkeley, Computing, Data Science, And Society
Berkeley, CA
01.2020 - Current
- Led over 75 researchers in the development of a software which uses artificial intelligence to discern emotion and the science behind human emotion.
- Award winning research - Azure (Cloud Computing) Application Award , UC Berkeley Computing, Data Science and Society.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Gathered project requirements through interactions, meetings and walkthroughs with potential application users and to develop business requirements documents (BRD), functional requirements documents (FRD) and user mockups.
Student at Large, Chancellor's Advisory Committee
University of California Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
01.2019 - Current
- Contributed to development of mental health programs, activities and mindfulness software for the University of California, Berkeley.
President
Societal Reform Corporation 501c3
Miami, FL
05.2018 - Current
- Nonprofit corporation dedicated to putting mental health tools in the hands of millions of people.
- Supporting the advancement of mental health technology.
- Gave several talks on mental health, promoting company brand and building rapport with community leaders.
Project Researcher
PINTEREST
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Mindfulness expert, responsible for contributing to the development of the Here App.
Congressional Intern
Congressman Ted Deutch
Washington, DC
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Thoroughly researched issues and legislation.
- Attended legislative and regulatory hearings to report information.
- Assisted other office administrators by answering phones, returning email messages and creating distribution lists.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Data Science, History
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05.2023
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Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS
5.2019
Skills
- Project Management
- Research procedures
- Excellent Communication
- Research implementation
- Data Storage and Retrieval
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Project Specifications
- Cross Functional Collaboration
- Usability and Accessibility
- Performance Evaluation and Optimization
- Programming Languages: Java, Python, SQL
- Agile/Scrum Methodology
Accomplishments
Film Features
VOICES OF PARKLAND Documentary Premiere at The Theatre at Ace Hotel, Downtown Los Angeles
Professional Speaking Engagements / Media Features NBC 6, Jawan Strader, Voices, Featured Guest, 2018-2021 NBC 6, Community Impact, Featured Guest, 2018 WORLD OM, Featured Guest, Meditated live with celebrities. (2019)
Media Appearances / Features 2018-2021:
MSNBC AM JOY, The View (ABC TV), The Daily Show (Comedy Central), NBC 6 Impact, NBC 6 Voices, CNN Wolf Blitzer, CNN Don Lemon, CNN New Day, NPR, Al Jazeera, Variety, BBC, Yahoo, VOX, Slate Magazine and USA Today.
I have contributed to dozens of news articles on CNN.com, Teen Vogue, Sun Sentinel, Huffington Post, and I was featured by the Miami Herald Newspaper as a leading activist embodying the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr.. I am quoted in hundreds of articles including Time Magazine and The New York Times.
Author, Miami Herald, op-ed article: At Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, I saw how the mental problems of a fellow student turned him into a killing monster (May 2018)
Author, LALA Magazine, Article, The Way Forward (July 2019)
Author, Miami Herald, op-ed article: My generation is too isolated from one another. (Feb 2019)
Author, CNN, op-ed article: Ending violence begins in the classroom (June 2018)
Co-Author, Ten Lessons On Starting & Sustaining A Youth Movement A document by MSD Student Leaders & Student Volunteer Army 2018 Executive, New Zealand. (August 2018)
Exclusive Feature, PEOPLE Magazine Two articles (April & May 2019)
Exclusive Feature, INSIDER Featured for bringing mindfulness tools to schools in Florida. (Sept 2018) Exclusive Feature, MASHABLE Article & video, tech partnership announcement at CES (Jan 2020)
Exclusive Feature, Berkeley News UCB Article, Podcast and UCB Instagram feature (December 2019) Exclusive Feature, GGSC, Science of Happiness Podcast (Airing Feb 2020 & Jan 2021)
Exclusive Feature, PUBLICO, Article about my wellness technology initiative at CES conference (Jan 2020)
Keynote Speaker, NAMI Keystone Penn., Youth & Adolescent Mental Health Conference (Feb 2021)
Keynote Speaker, Florida Gulf Coast University, Youth & Child Mental Health Conference (Nov 2019)
Featured Speaker, Breakout Session, California Student Mental Wellness Conference (Sept 2020)
Speaker, Buffy Wicks, California State Assembly Member, hearing on youth mental health (December 2019)
Panel Speaker, 22nd Annual National School Social Work Conference (April 2019)
Speaker, Trayvon Martin Foundation, Teen Empowerment Summit, Fort Lauderdale, FL, (October 2018)
Speaker, Road to Change, Town Hall, Boca Raton, FL Featured panel speaker. (October 2018)
Speaker, #RED4ED, Miami, FL Rally speaker advocating for higher pay for teachers. (September 2018)
Keynote Speaker, Brady Campaign Events, La Jolla, California, Los Angeles, CA, (2018-2020)
Speaker, The King Center in Atlanta, GA Martin Luther King Jr.’s 50th-year remembrance event. (April 2018)
Speaker, I was part of the group of 100 students who met with legislators in Tallahassee, FL to discuss gun control and legislation reform, during this time I appeared on The View (ABC TV) to discuss our position (Feb 2018)
Speaker, Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Cannes, France. I addressed an international crowd on The Debussy Stage about the push for mental health education and collaborative learning (June 2018)
Keynote Speaker, Washington Education Association Conference: I addressed over one thousand teachers on the topics of mental health in schools and supporting student advocacy. (April 2018)
Speaker, Youth Leadership Summit 2018, New Zealand I was a lead panel speaker for the 5-day summit and helped to derive our publication I am a featured writer in the publication. (July 2018)
Featured Activist, March for Our Lives Commercial #WHATIF Campaign, (April 2018)
Timeline
Project Researcher
PINTEREST
02.2020 - 11.2020
RESEARCH FELLOW
UC BERKELEY GREATER GOOD SCIENCE CENTER
01.2020 - Current
RESEARCH SCIENTIST, Senior Project Manager
UC Berkeley, Computing, Data Science, And Society
01.2020 - Current
Student at Large, Chancellor's Advisory Committee
University of California Berkeley
01.2019 - Current
Congressional Intern
Congressman Ted Deutch
06.2018 - 07.2018
President
Societal Reform Corporation 501c3
05.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Data Science, History
University of California, Berkeley
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