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Isha Khirwadkar

Isha Khirwadkar

California

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Manager

The Basement at UC San Diego; Innovating 4 'X'
San Diego
11.2024 - 05.2025
  • Designed a product strategy for an AI-powered inspection chatbot for the industrial compliance sector
  • Compiled stakeholder feedback from inspectors and project leads to define MVP features and product roadmap
  • Analyzed the software limitations of tools like Inertia and Procore to inform interoperability planning

Area Manager Intern

Amazon
Bay Area
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Spearheading a workflow optimization project focused on FIFO compliance across inbound logistics, streamlining process inefficiencies
  • Cross-functionally collaborated with operations and data analysis to diagnose bottlenecks and test scalable solutions.
  • Leading a team of associates, applying data-driven decision-making to improve KPIs, and team productivity.

Director of the Pacific Region

NACURH
Hybrid, CA, WA, NV, OR, HI & Canada
05.2025 - 05.2026
  • Served as President of UC San Diego’s Inter-College and Pacific Regional Director of NACURH
  • Represented over 17,000 students locally and 30+ campuses nationally
  • Managed a regional board of six executive members and more than thirty extended members, developed funding frameworks, and led strategic planning efforts
  • Advocated for evolving student needs in national policy meetings by drafting and refining legislation

Undergraduate Researcher

Ujima Security & Privacy
San Diego
11.2023 - 06.2025

AUTALIC: A Dataset for Anti-AUTistic Ableist Language In Context

  • Collaborated with PhD candidate Naba Rizvi on human-AI alignment for neuro-diverse users
  • Annotated over 200 lines of data weekly to support research efforts

Mapping the Digital Experiences and Needs of Adults With ADHD

  • Collaborated with three undergraduate researchers to complete the project
  • Developed a formal codebook and annotated hundreds of qualitative data points

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Science Specializing in Machine Learning

University of California, San Diego
San Diego, CA
06-2026

Skills

  • Coding languages: Python, Java, JavaScript
  • Prototyping (Figma & CAD)
  • Human-centered design
  • Workspaces : Microsoft Office, G Suite, and Notion
  • Product management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Analytical thinking
  • Data analysis

References

References available upon request.

Summary

Strategic-thinker and analytical problem-solver experienced in streamlining operations to promote organizational efficiency. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Timeline

Area Manager Intern

Amazon
06.2025 - 08.2025

Director of the Pacific Region

NACURH
05.2025 - 05.2026

Product Manager

The Basement at UC San Diego; Innovating 4 'X'
11.2024 - 05.2025

Undergraduate Researcher

Ujima Security & Privacy
11.2023 - 06.2025

Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Science Specializing in Machine Learning

University of California, San Diego
Isha Khirwadkar