Maria De Lourdes R.
About Maria De Lourdes R.
Maria De Lourdes R. is a User Experience Researcher currently working at Thoughtspot in Sunnyvale, California. She has extensive academic and professional experience, including roles at Cornell University and a background in Political Science and Sociology.
Current Role at ThoughtSpot
Maria De Lourdes R. serves as a User Experience Researcher at ThoughtSpot, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on understanding user needs and behaviors to enhance product design and functionality. Her work contributes to improving the overall user experience for ThoughtSpot's analytics platform, which aims to make data accessible and actionable for businesses.
Previous Experience at Cornell University
Maria De Lourdes R. has extensive experience at Cornell University, where she held multiple positions. She worked as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2018 to 2019, and as a Graduate Intern at the Committee on U.S.-Latin American Relations from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she served as a Consultant at the Cornell Institute for Public Affairs in 2017 and was a Graduate Teaching Assistant from 2014 to 2018. Her roles involved research, teaching, and consulting, contributing to various academic projects.
Educational Background
Maria De Lourdes R. earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México, completing her studies from 2005 to 2010. She later pursued advanced degrees at Cornell University, where she obtained a Master's degree in Sociology from 2013 to 2017 and a Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy and Sociology from 2013 to 2019. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her research and analytical skills.
Experience as a Visiting Scholar
In 2017, Maria De Lourdes R. worked as a Visiting Scholar at Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas. During this time, she managed the Return Migration and Mexican-American Children Project for one month. This role involved analyzing migration patterns and their impact on children, further showcasing her expertise in research and social issues.
Early Career and Additional Studies
Before her academic pursuits, Maria De Lourdes R. worked as an Analyst at Secretaría de Educación Pública in Mexico from 2009 to 2010. She also studied Photography at UC Berkeley Extension in 2019. These experiences reflect her diverse interests and skills, contributing to her multifaceted career in research and user experience.