Sophia Batchelor
[ Education | Work Experience | Skills | Miscellaneous ]
Education
PhD Neuroscience 2019
University of Leeds, UK
University of California, Berkeley
Double Major:
Psychology & Interdisciplinary Studies in Science, Society, and Ethics.
Senior Thesis:
Using Virtual Reality to Establish Standardized Biomarkers for Environment Dependent Learning.
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Work Experience
Research Engineer
Inner Cosmos and Inner Cognition | Remote | December 2019 - March 2020
Inner Cosmos and Inner Cognition | Remote | December 2019 - March 2020
Inner Cosmos and Inner Cognition | Remote | December 2019 - March 2020
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Developed an Augmented Reality application that integrates output from online analysis models (C#, Swift)
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Prototyped and tested algorithm that integrated biometric user data for companion application (C#, C++)
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Built the physician and user facing architecture for the Inner Cosmos device (C++, Python)
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Managed various product lines through company launch (Agile)
Research Assistant
UC Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | December 2018 - December 2019
UC Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | December 2018 - December 2019
UC Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | December 2018 - December 2019
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Developing Bayesian models for human learning and memory.
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Researching the role of the cerebellum on motor control in a Virtual Reality environment.
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Studying the effect of visual acuity on memory acquisition in Virtual Reality.
Neuroscientist in Residence
Neurosity | New York | June 2019 - Present
Neurosity | New York | June 2019 - Present
Neurosity | New York | June 2019 - Present
Neurosity | New York | June 2019 - Present
Research:
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Develop and validate signal processing software for brain-computer interfaces
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Test the efficacy and quality of brain-computer hardware
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Build applications for a custom OS
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Conduct user research into product efficacy and safety
Product: ​​
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Create and implement product roadmaps
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Identify use cases and direct product development
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Built product vision for 2019-2020 launch cycle
Product Management Intern
CodeCombat | San Francisco | June 2018 - May 2019
CodeCombat | San Francisco | June 2018 - May 2019
CodeCombat | San Francisco | June 2018 - May 2019
CodeCombat | San Francisco | June 2018 - May 2019
Managed the design/build/ship process end-to-end over 5 sprints
Gained experience under our Senior PM on roadmapping, product planning, and feature design
Collaborated with Marketing Team on campaign implementation and social media strategy
Projects:
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Parent Landing Page
- completed user research to inform design
- researched and developed wrote specification documents and wireframes for page
- worked alongside engineers to implement and ship page
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Google Classroom Integration
- worked with our marketing and support teams to identify user needs
- pitched integration to company stakeholders
- wrote design and engineering costing documents
- ship date 28th Feb 2019
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User Case Study
- worked with a third party group to implement a case study in 3 schools
- analyzed qualitative and quantitative data from study
- presented results of study to company with product suggestions
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User Experience Research
- drove user research recruitment and co ordination process for a target audience
- conducted qualitative user research to understand pain points
- design appropriate solution while managing various time and costing constraints
Senior Research Instructor
Undergraduate Research Labs at Berkeley
Undergraduate Research Labs at Berkeley
Undergraduate Research Labs at Berkeley
Undergraduate Research Labs at Berkeley
| August 2018 - Present
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Taught research methodology, data analysis, and relevant subject matter
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Led 3 research groups of freshman and sophomores to develop and conduct qualitative studies
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Created an academic curricular based on student needs spanning research
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Collaborated with various faculty to implement research experiments
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Taught introductory neuroanatomy and cognitive neuroscience lectures
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Received IRB approval for 2 human subject and user studies to be conducted
Product Management and User Research Intern
NewPath VR | San Francisco | April 2018 - June 2018
NewPath VR | San Francisco | April 2018 - June 2018
NewPath VR | San Francisco | April 2018 - June 2018
NewPath VR | San Francisco | April 2018 - June 2018
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Identified user pain points to plan and develop a VR application
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Defined product vision for a Gestalt therapy application
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Designed a biofeedback integration between Muse wearable and Unity
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Built prototypes for the application in Unity
Research Assistant
University of California, Berkeley Dacher Keltner Lab
Awe, the Diminished Self, and Collective Engagement
- Assisted in gather, coding, and analyzing research data
- Recruited participants, administered psychological, and cognition tests of perception
- Edited papers submitted to the lab
University of Florida Research Assistant Neurodegenerative diseases Lab
- Literature reviews, data analysis, research design, ran observation studies
University of Canterbury Biological Psychology Wet Lab
- Histology staining, slide mounts and analysis
University of California, Berkeley Ivry Lab for Augmented Cognition
- Literature reviews, data analysis, ran psychophysiological experiments
| Fall Sophomore Year (2014)
| Spring - Summer Sophomore Year (2015)
| January 2017 - August 2017
| August 2017 - December 2018
University of California, Berkeley Dacher Keltner Lab
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University of Florida Research Assistant Neurodegenerative diseases Lab
University of Canterbury Biological Psychology Wet Lab
University of California, Berkeley Ivry Lab for Augmented Cognition
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University of California, Berkeley Dacher Keltner Lab
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University of Florida Research Assistant Neurodegenerative diseases Lab
University of Canterbury Biological Psychology Wet Lab
University of California, Berkeley Ivry Lab for Augmented Cognition
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University of California, Berkeley Dacher Keltner Lab
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University of Florida Research Assistant Neurodegenerative diseases Lab
University of Canterbury Biological Psychology Wet Lab
University of California, Berkeley Ivry Lab for Augmented Cognition
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University of California, Berkeley Dacher Keltner Lab
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University of Florida Research Assistant Neurodegenerative diseases Lab
University of Canterbury Biological Psychology Wet Lab
University of California, Berkeley Ivry Lab for Augmented Cognition
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Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
New Zealand Institute of Sport
New Zealand Institute of Sport
New Zealand Institute of Sport
New Zealand Institute of Sport
| January 2017 - August 2017
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Coached and programmed over 30 athletes across 6 sports
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Was offered an Internship within the Athlete Development Program (ADP) of High Performance Sport after 3 of my athletes qualified for the ADP
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I was the only assistant coach working with high-performance athletes between the ages of 14-21
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Set up and ran the ADP's injury rehabilitation protocols and worked alongside surgeons, PTs, and biomechanists to ensure safe return to sport
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Appointed coach for the National ANZ Dream Team
Spinal Rehabilitation Assistant
Private Contractor | Christchurch | May 2016 - August 2017
Private Contractor | Christchurch
Private Contractor | Christchurch |
Private Contractor | Christchurch
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Worked alongside physiotherapists and surgical teams
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Reformed an individual's previous (unsuccessful) rehabilitation protocol
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Successfully regained fine motor function and sensation
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Following the success I had with the aforementioned individual I was contracted to work with the District Health Board on a further 7 adolescent spinal trauma cases, 4 of which regained full mobility
Personal Trainer
Get Me Fitter | Christchurch | September 2016 - August 2017
Get Me Fitter | Christchurch
Get Me Fitter | Christchurch
Get Me Fitter | Christchurch
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Ran business, marketing, and training sessions
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Maintained a 15-19 client base while studying full time.
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Programmed bootcamps and one-on-one training sessions.
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Worked with a wide range of clients on their fitness and health goals while helping them find the tools to create the life they want
Prior to 2016
Senior Swim Coach (ages 4-16), Senior Lifeguard, Group Fitness Coach (spin, pump, certified 300hr yoga and classical pilates instructor), Orthodontic Assistant, Health Club Receptionist, Sales Assistant
Skills
Academic
Academic and Technical Writing
Qualitative and Quantitative Research
Experimental Design and Implementation
Data Analysis and Interpretation
Strategic Planning
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Technical
C#, Python, MATLAB, JavaScript, R. R, Python, C#, MATLAB
Unity, ARKit, ARCore
Google Cloud (Vision and gSTT)
Other
Strong time management skills
Committed overachiever
Resilient and hardworking under pressure
Competent and comfortable public speaker
Management Tools
Asana, Jira, Slab, Airtable
Zapier, Close.io
Rapid prototyping, User Research
Scrum/Agile
Extra Curricular
Vice President of Virtual Reality at Berkeley
I manage the largest student led VR organization in the States, and the largest STEM club on Berkeley campus. We have 19 project teams, an educational branch, and run events, tutorials, and other adventures in the Bay Area. I created the club's internal structure, got every project team on agile management (while we were in flight), personally onboarded 127 students into project teams and labs, run weekly meetings, throw down with ML@B for funding, and created a supportive environment for teams that connects undergraduates, graduates, and faculty on projects for the first time in the org's history. The 339 active students in the club challenge, and constantly bring out the best in me. If it's VR related, we're doing it. And if you think I'm cool, you should meet my club.
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Volunteer Rehabilitation Assistant MS and Parkinson's Society Canterbury
Athletics
2012 Olympic Qualifier - FINA selected Athlete
Qualifier and Competitor for 4 Open World Championships
NCAA All American
Zonta Outstanding All Around Sports Woman 2011, 2012
Canterbury Young Sports Person of the Year 2012
Brockett Award for Academic and Athletic Achievement 2010, 2011
Sir Richard Hadlee Young Sports Person of the Year 2011
157 National Records Broken within a 4-year time span
First Woman under 60 Seconds in the 100m Butterfly in NZ
Academic Awards
Academic Awards
Duckworth Trophy for Outstanding Accomplishment in Academic Pursuits and Athletic Performance 2012
NCEA Scholarship English, and Classical Studies
NCEA Excellence in English, and Biology
Distinction Level 1-6 New Zealand Speech Board
High Distinction Level 7 New Zealand Speech Board
Accepted into Otago Medical School Honors Program 2015
HPSNZ Breakout Coach of the Year 2016
Shortlisted for NSF Grant 2018
Seattle6 Hackathon - Top Technical Achievement
Invited BCI Conference 2018
XRDC Panelist 2018