Hi, I'm Madelyn!

The Highlights

A senior at UC Berkeley graduating in May 2026 with Bachelor degrees in Data Science & Cognitive Science, with a degree emphasis in Business & Industrial Analytics.

My studies focus on statistical analysis, machine learning, and computational problem-solving. The curriculum offers both theoretical knowledge and practical applications, enabling me to understand and work with complex data effectively. This program also involves collaborative projects that reflect real-world data challenges.

My Professional Background

Professional Engineering Experience

Software Development Engineering Intern

Summer 2025

• Working for Expedia Group's Travel & Partner Services Platform within the Salesforce Integration Data Services Team.

For the last four years, I've had the opportunity to represent UC Berkeley on our university's oldest and most competitive debate team, traveling around the world to compete in British Parliamentary Debate and to coach teams to help them succeed. A few of the things I've accomplished in debate are listed below:

• Member of Executive Board for Debate Society in 2023

• Ranked 7th in the USA in Parliamentary Debate in High School

• Invited to Shanghai, China to coach a debate summer camp in 2024

• Ranked as a Varsity Finalist in the Pan-Pacific Debate Championship in Hawaii

• Competed in the US Debate Championships at the University Level in New York

• Invited to Washington to compete in the Lewis & Clark Debate Invitational

• Recruited to Coach the #1 Ranking High School Parliamentary Debate Team in the United States from 2022 to 2023

B.A. in Data Science, College of Computing & Data @ UC Berkeley

My degree in Cognitive Science centers around exploring the intersections of psychology, neuroscience, and computer science to understand human cognition. This multidisciplinary approach enhances my ability to analyze and interpret human behavior within a technological context.

B.A. in Cognitive Science, College of Letters & Sciences

Expedia Group

AsyncHealth

Software Development Engineering Intern

Summer 2024

• Summer internship experience working on the development of AsyncHealth's virtual healthcare platform as a Backend Developer. Summer project centered around developing a link redirection tool.

Spaulding McCullough & Tansil Law Firm

Technical Program Management Intern

• Led development and creation process for a document automation product at the firm to increase time saved by employees and clientele in filling out and creating legal documents.

Volunteer Engineering Experience

Present Generation, a 501c3 Nonprofit

Applied AI Engineer

2024 - Present

• Helping develop cross-platform app for reducing users' screen time on their devices, with a specific focus on AI integration

Awards, Publications, Societies

Awards

Cal Alumni Leadership Scholar, UC Berkeley

Established in 1934, the Leadership Award supports visionary, innovative, and inspiring leaders who make a positive impact on their communities. Our scholars are known for their intellectual curiosity and creativity, demonstrating initiative and self-awareness.

Women in Computing & Data Science Society

Active member of Women in Computing & Data Science, a community dedicated to advancing equity, mentorship, and professional development in technical fields. Through workshops, speaker events, and peer collaboration, I engage with interdisciplinary applications of computing and data science while supporting an inclusive and supportive academic environment.

Societies & Global Orgs

Net Impact

Member of Net Impact, a global community of students and professionals committed to using business and technology for social and environmental good. Through discussions, projects, and events focused on sustainability and social impact, I explore how data-driven decision-making and innovation can drive positive systemic change.

Debate Society of Berkeley

Member of the Debate Society of Berkeley, where I practice structured argumentation, critical thinking, and persuasive communication. Participation involves analyzing complex social, political, and ethical issues, developing evidence-based arguments, and engaging in rigorous discourse that sharpens reasoning and public speaking skills.

Publications

DNA of Successful Startups in AI, Healthcare, and Social Impact, a UC Berkeley Publication

Co-Author, Director of Analytics Team

Publication reviewing what separates successful, top startups from all those that fail in Silicon Valley through an examination of 120 case studies of startups that have found success and failure over the course of the last 20 years.

Summer 2023

Favorite Courses

• Advanced Principles and Techniques of Data Science

• The Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs

• Data Structures

• Human Contexts of Ethical Data Collection & Usage

• Data Engineering

• Probability Theorems

• Machine Learning & Data Analytics

• Discrete Mathematics

• Futurists: Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Favorite Courses

• Social Psychology & Human Decision-Making

• Brain, Mind, and Behavior

• The Psychology of Happiness

• Game Theory and Choices

• Cognitive Development in Humans

• The Mathematical Implementation & Design of Neural Networks

• Understanding and Contextualizing Start-Up Culture

Teaching Experience

UC Berkeley Undergraduate Course - Legal Studies 198, Introduction to British Parliamentary Debate

Lead Course Instructor for Fall 2023

Taught a course offered to UC Berkeley undergraduate students called "Introduction to British Parliamentary Debate (Legal Studies 198), a UC Berkeley decal course, that focuses on training students on how to be a persuasive public speaker, how to perform well in competitive debate, and the art behind principled and pragmatic argumentation techniques.

Debate Coach @ Berkeley High School

Parliamentary Debate & Speech Coach From 2022-2023

Was recruited to coach at the #1 ranked high school debate program at it's time, where I mentored Varsity Debaters in improving their argumentation skills, rebuttals, ran practice rounds each week, and co-hosted team lectures twice a week to support the team's learning and growth in topics related to philosophy, evidence, persuasion, refuting, and more.

Debate Coach @ ASDAN

Debate Coach in Shanghai, China in Summer 2024

Coached students (ages 8–16) in a comprehensive English-language debate program, preparing competitors for international tournaments in the British Parliamentary and World Schools debate formats. Focused on argument construction, case strategy, rebuttal technique, and public speaking fluency.

Speech Camp Counselor @ The Practice Space

Summer 2022

Taught students aged 7-13 in a summer camp designed to increase their confidence in public speaking, storytelling, creativity, and to introduce them to competitive public speaking & debate events that take place in schools.

Apps in Development

Ask me about the apps I'm developing!

A Screen Time Management App

An app to monitor screen time usage and set self-imposed boundaries for time management.

An App for Meeting Up With Friends

A personal blog framework designed to share coding insights and project stories, built with a focus on readability and simplicity.

Work Samples

~ Learn more about different projects I've completed ~

Pearl Coffee Beans - UI/UX

Worked through the process, from start to finish, of creating a web-based online shopping site mockup for a gourmet coffee brand

Bumble x Adobe Designathon - UI/UX

Achieved 2nd place at the 2023 Bumble x Adobe Designathon where we sought to solve the problem of users feeling unsafe going on dates with new people

Spam Detection - Machine Learning

This program was designed to help users detect spam emails more accurately than traditional inbox filters using high quality filtering technology with low false-positive rates and high overall accuracy

Property Tax Estimator

This project aims to develop a user-friendly mobile application.