Shelley Chestler
About Shelley Chestler
Shelley Chestler is a Product Manager at Rover.com with a background in data science, geophysics, and seismology.
Current Position at Rover.com
Shelley Chestler currently holds the position of Product Manager at Rover.com, a role she has been in since 2021. In this capacity, she is responsible for overseeing the development and marketing of products, ensuring they meet consumer needs and company objectives. She builds on her extensive experience in data analysis and user research to inform product strategy and improvements.
Previous Roles at Rover.com
Before becoming a Product Manager, Shelley Chestler served in different capacities at Rover.com. From 2018 to 2021, she was a Data Scientist III, where she applied statistical methods and algorithms to analyze user data and optimize platform functionality. From 2017 to 2018, she worked as a Marketplace Analyst, responsible for studying market trends and user behaviors in the Greater Seattle Area.
Academic Background in Geophysics
Shelley Chestler earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Geophysics and Seismology from the University of Washington, where she studied from 2012 to 2017. Her academic endeavors focused on signal processing and hypothesis testing, which are pivotal skills in her current professional role. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Geology from Pomona College, completed between 2008 and 2012.
Experience as an Instructor and Outreach Coordinator
Shelley Chestler has experience educating diverse audiences. She was an Instructor for the Engage Program at the University of Washington's College of the Environment in 2015. Additionally, she served as a K-12 Outreach Coordinator for the Department of Earth and Space Sciences at the same university from 2013 to 2015. These roles highlighted her ability to communicate complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
Organizing and Blogging Experience
From 2016 to 2018, Shelley Chestler was an Organizer for ComSciCon-PNW, a regional workshop focused on science communication. Concurrently, she was an Independent Blogger for 'Shaken, Not Stirred,' a Seattle-based blog where she shared insights and personal experiences. These roles underscored her skills in effective communication and audience engagement.