Today I'm going to share my top 10 tricks I've learned to help maintain an identity and sense of self-worth outside of work. In other words, how to stop worrying about work all the time and enjoy my time outside the office. 1. Find interests, hobbies, projects, or activities that you can sink your teeth… Continue reading 10 Ways to Enjoy Your Time Outside the Office
Month: July 2018
5 Ways to Be a Better Problem Solver
Problem solving is one of the most important skills in tech. Whether you are a researcher, a product manager, an engineer, or a designer — you need to be able to solve complex and abstract problems on a daily basis. Problem solving isn’t an innate skill. It’s something you can get better at with practice.… Continue reading 5 Ways to Be a Better Problem Solver
Top 5 Things I Learned at Riot Games
Last month marked the end of 5 years as a researcher at Riot Games. I learned so, so much during my time there. There are, however, a few lessons that stand out to me above all the others. These are the things I think I'll carry with me throughout the rest of my career: How… Continue reading Top 5 Things I Learned at Riot Games
5 Tricks for a Better Kick-Off Meeting
Working with stakeholders is one of the most important (and challenging) parts of being a researcher. How you handle the initial request from a stakeholder can make or break a project. Here are 5 tricks I've picked up during my time as a researcher that have helped me ensure that I am getting the most… Continue reading 5 Tricks for a Better Kick-Off Meeting