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REBECCA CARLOTTA PUMARES FIORILLA

REBECCA CARLOTTA PUMARES FIORILLA

New York

Summary

Product-minded Computer Science student at NYU driven by one question: Why do users behave the way they do? Through experience in healthcare AI research, product strategy, and analytics, I have learned to transform user behavior into product direction, bridging technical execution with business objectives to build intuitive, data-driven experiences. I thrive in ambiguous environments where curiosity, experimentation, and cross-functional collaboration lead to products that create lasting value.

Overview

1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Student Researcher

Columbia University
02.2026 - Current
  • Identified systematic divergences between LLM outputs and human annotations to assess the reliability and limitations of AI in healthcare applications, highlighting areas needing model improvement.
  • Conducted data analysis and synthesized findings, informing model improvement recommendations for NLP product prototypes.
  • Performed literature review and competitive analysis to benchmark large language model (LLM) performance against human interpretation, surfacing actionable insights.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, bridging technical and non-technical stakeholders to align research efforts with project objectives.
  • Tracked project progress and maintained reproducibility with Git, facilitating effective project management and communication with stakeholders.

Product Management Extern

BeReal
06.2026 - 08.2026
  • Facilitated user research through focus groups and structured surveys, translating participant feedback into actionable product requirements.
  • Developed and delivered proposal decks integrating research, competitive intelligence, and user testing outcomes to senior leadership for decision-making.
  • Collaborated with design, engineering, and marketing to guide feature development and ensure successful go-to-market execution.
  • Designed and prototyped app features addressing user pain points and informed by competitive landscape insights, contributing to BeReal's growth objectives.

Volunteer Manager

Pre Health Shadowing
Remote
09.2023 - 11.2025

Coordinated virtual shadowing sessions with physicians at leading hospitals, utilizing Zoom for meetings and Excel for scheduling and tracking to ensure seamless participant experience.

Facilitated communication for healthcare exposure programs through targeted email outreach and meticulous attendance tracking in Excel, enhancing participant engagement.

Developed PowerPoint guides to clarify clinical experiences and foster participant engagement.

Tutor, Special Needs Students

Roundglass Foundation
Punjab
01.2021 - 11.2025

Delivered English tutoring for underserved students aged six to sixteen, boosting confidence in reading and speaking skills.

Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards, monitored student progress through regular check-ins and logs to ensure understanding.

Communicated feedback to parents, enhancing reading comprehension and fostering greater student involvement.

Utilized educational technology tools like Trello, Canvas, and ClickUp to facilitate personalized learning and support student engagement.

Procter & Gamble Insight Week Participant

Procter & Gamble (P&G)
06.2026
  • Selected for P&G's competitive Insight Program focused on Sales and Analytics & Insights in a global FMCG environment.
  • Analyzed consumer insights to enhance product management, focusing on market analysis and data-driven decision-making.
  • Participated in workshops and simulations to strengthen analytical thinking, stakeholder communication, and leadership for effective product development.
  • Connected with senior leaders and professionals across business functions to explore career pathways within a global FMCG company.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science

New York University (NYU)
New York
05-2029

Skills

  • Clinical NLP and large language models
  • User research and competitive analysis
  • Machine learning and data analysis
  • Go-to-market strategy
  • Product lifecycle management
  • Project management
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Analytical thinking
  • Time management
  • Data pipelines and Python
  • Java and object-oriented programming
  • JavaScript with Spring Boot
  • Spring Webflow and Spring Data
  • Maven and API development
  • Backend development with Git
  • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
  • G Suite and Canva expertise
  • Academic writing and literature review skills
  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Product management and team collaboration
  • Problem-solving and organizational skills

Certification

  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Mass Spectrometry Job Simulation (Forage)
  • Pfizer UK Molecule to Market Job Simulation (Forage)
  • AI Fundamentals (Google)
  • AI for Brainstorming and Planning (Google)
  • AI for Research and Insights (Google)
  • AI for Writing and Communicating (Google)
  • AI for Content Creation (Google)
  • AI for Data Analysis (Google)
  • AI for App Building (Google)
  • Google AI Fundamentals (Coursera)

Languages

  • English (Native/Bilingual)
  • Spanish (Native/Bilingual)
  • Catalan (Native/Bilingual)
  • Italian (Native/Bilingual)

Leadership Experience

  • Culture Editor & Head of Yearbook Committee, International School of Milan, 01/01/23, 01/01/25, Led a team of 8 students in producing the annual yearbook., Oversaw editorial direction, layout design, and content strategy., Mentored junior writers and editors.
  • Founder & President, World Cultures Club, Laurel Springs School, 01/01/21, 01/01/23, Founded and led a cultural organization promoting global awareness through events and workshops.

Projects

  • Kin - Your People Wherever They Are

One cozy app for families and close friends scattered across the world, combining a living map, a shared memory shelf, family recipes, a dream & mood journal, a postcard sender, and a "good time to call" window. Everything the group chat can't do.

  • PlotArmor

AI life analytics that turns your real behavior into character arcs, side quests, and season finales.

  • Vita

Vita is an AI health companion that helps people managing ongoing health needs organize their medical history, track daily health events, and generate appointment-ready summaries for better conversations with doctors.
Built using React, Tailwind CSS, Supabase, and AI-generated summaries to help users log health events, organize medical history, and prepare structured doctor visit summaries.

Timeline

Product Management Extern

BeReal
06.2026 - 08.2026

Procter & Gamble Insight Week Participant

Procter & Gamble (P&G)
06.2026

Undergraduate Student Researcher

Columbia University
02.2026 - Current

Volunteer Manager

Pre Health Shadowing
09.2023 - 11.2025

Tutor, Special Needs Students

Roundglass Foundation
01.2021 - 11.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science

New York University (NYU)
REBECCA CARLOTTA PUMARES FIORILLA