Ames Ma
About Ames Ma
Ames Ma is a Technical Content Developer with a background in Cognitive Science and Translational Medicine. They have experience in developing scientific tutorials and improving technical documentation usability through user feedback.
Work at DNAnexus
Ames Ma has been employed at DNAnexus as a Technical Content Developer since 2021. In this role, Ames focuses on creating scientific tutorials and replicating studies related to bioinformatics data analysis. Responsibilities include conducting audits and testing user-facing guidelines to enhance the usability of technical documentation. Ames also utilizes customer interviews to identify gaps in user knowledge, which informs improvements in product usability.
Previous Experience in Translational Medicine
Prior to joining DNAnexus, Ames Ma worked at UC Berkeley College of Engineering as a Translation Medicine Engineer for two years, from 2019 to 2021. This position involved applying knowledge from the field of translational medicine to engineering projects. Additionally, Ames served as a Catalyst Intern at the University of California, San Francisco for three months in 2019, where practical experience was gained in a research environment.
Education and Expertise
Ames Ma holds a Bachelor's Degree in Cognitive Science from the University of California, Los Angeles, where studies were completed from 2014 to 2018. Following this, Ames earned a Master's degree in Translational Medicine from the University of California, Berkeley, studying from 2019 to 2020. This educational background supports Ames's specialization in creating scientific tutorials and conducting bioinformatics data analysis.
Research and Leadership Experience
In 2017, Ames Ma worked as an Independent Researcher at the University of California, Los Angeles for six months, contributing to research initiatives. Ames also led the UX team for the 'Clinical Reporting of MultiOmics Data!' Hackathon, demonstrating leadership in collaborative projects. Currently, Ames is preparing a manuscript for submission, indicating ongoing engagement in research activities.
High School Education
Ames Ma completed high school education at Monta Vista High School. This foundational education preceded the pursuit of higher education in cognitive science and translational medicine, setting the stage for a career in technical content development and research.