https://ag-samaniego.com/ Recent content on A.G. Samaniego Hugo -- gohugo.io en https://ag-samaniego.com/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://ag-samaniego.com/ I am Alysa Gem (A.G.) Samaniego. I am an Information Sciences Graduate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Among my many facets, I am: A creative analyst A digital humanist Passionate about culture as data Contact Information Linkedin here GitHub here Or reach out at alysama2021(at)gmail(dot)com <h2 id="i-am-alysa-gem-ag-samaniego">I am Alysa Gem <strong>(A.G.)</strong> Samaniego.</h2> <p>I am an Information Sciences Graduate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.</p> <p>Among my many facets, I am:</p> <ul> <li>A creative analyst</li> <li>A digital humanist</li> <li>Passionate about culture as data</li> </ul> <h3 id="contact-information">Contact Information</h3> <ul> <li>Linkedin <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ag-samaniego">here</a></li> <li>GitHub <a href="https://www.github.com/ag-samaniego">here</a></li> </ul> <p>Or reach out at alysama2021(at)gmail(dot)com</p> https://ag-samaniego.com/posts/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://ag-samaniego.com/posts/ I am Alysa Gem (A.G.) Samaniego. I am an Information Sciences Graduate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Among my many facets, I am: A creative analyst A digital humanist Passionate about culture as data Contact Information Linkedin here GitHub here Or reach out at alysama2021(at)gmail(dot)com <h2 id="i-am-alysa-gem-ag-samaniego">I am Alysa Gem <strong>(A.G.)</strong> Samaniego.</h2> <p>I am an Information Sciences Graduate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.</p> <p>Among my many facets, I am:</p> <ul> <li>A creative analyst</li> <li>A digital humanist</li> <li>Passionate about culture as data</li> </ul> <h3 id="contact-information">Contact Information</h3> <ul> <li>Linkedin <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ag-samaniego">here</a></li> <li>GitHub <a href="https://www.github.com/ag-samaniego">here</a></li> </ul> <p>Or reach out at alysama2021(at)gmail(dot)com</p> https://ag-samaniego.com/aboutme/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://ag-samaniego.com/aboutme/ Welcome to my tiny corner of the internet! My name is Alysa Gem Samaniego, but feel free to call me A.G.! I am a recent Information Sciences graduate from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Much of my past experiences have been on the more technical side, having come from Computer Science before switching into the iSchool. Since then, I have focused on analytics, &ldquo;culture [artifacts] as data&rdquo; in my research projects, market research, and building communities. <h2 id="welcome-to-my-tiny-corner-of-the-internet">Welcome to my tiny corner of the internet!</h2> <p>My name is Alysa Gem Samaniego, but feel free to call me A.G.!</p> <p>I am a recent Information Sciences graduate from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Much of my past experiences have been on the more technical side, having come from Computer Science before switching into the iSchool. Since then, I have focused on analytics, &ldquo;culture [artifacts] as data&rdquo; in my research projects, market research, and building communities.</p> <p>Among my professional work, I am also:</p> <ul> <li>pursuing Digital Humanities research projects (think: website preservation, or analyzing Humanities-oriented datasets to extract patterns and insights)</li> <li>typesetting at <a href="https://skeuomorph.ischool.illinois.edu/">Skeuomorph Press</a></li> <li>reading a good book (current read: &ldquo;The Ministry of the Future&rdquo; by Kim Stanley Robinson)</li> <li>Analyzing fashion data from the lens of theory</li> </ul> <p>If you&rsquo;d like to learn more about me, check out my resume, or my blog for my newest adventures, hot takes, and discoveries, with more to come soon!</p> https://ag-samaniego.com/resume/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://ag-samaniego.com/resume/ View resume pdf here Work Experience Business Applications CE Delivery Intern - RSM (Jun-Aug 2024) Conducted industry research across 3 middle-market clients to configure software solutions using Microsoft Dynamics 365 and JavaScript Organized a team of 5 interns to research the Industrials industry and prescribe Cybersecurity solutions to RSM partners Contributed to 5+ team calls per week to discuss and refine data configurations Business Analyst Intern - D.Next Lab, American Supply Association (May-Dec 2023) Conducted industry research across 3 middle-market clients to configure software solutions using Microsoft Dynamics 365 and JavaScript Organized a team of 5 interns to research the Industrials industry and prescribe Cybersecurity solutions to RSM partners Contributed to 5+ team calls per week to discuss and refine data configurations Leadership Experience Founding Treasurer - Skeuomorphics Book Lab (April 2024-Present) Implementing 2 fundraising initiatives between Book Lab and iSchool Skeuomorphic Printing Press Managing financial budgets and resource procurement Educating new members in the use of antique presses through instructional workshops and lectures Campus Ambassador - Partiful (Aug 2024-Present) Spearheading growth of Partiful community at UIUC through monthly events with 20+ attendees Increasing user growth through weekly Instagram story posts resulting in 30+ new users Writer - The Fashion Network @ UIUC https://ag-samaniego. <p>View resume pdf <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nox7xuQv70vCVkICgjMkkAjXCQxgbz0J/view?usp=sharing">here</a></p> <h2 id="work-experience">Work Experience</h2> <h4 id="business-applications-ce-delivery-intern---rsm-jun-aug-2024">Business Applications CE Delivery Intern - RSM (Jun-Aug 2024)</h4> <ul> <li>Conducted industry research across 3 middle-market clients to configure software solutions using Microsoft Dynamics 365 and JavaScript</li> <li>Organized a team of 5 interns to research the Industrials industry and prescribe Cybersecurity solutions to RSM partners</li> <li>Contributed to 5+ team calls per week to discuss and refine data configurations</li> </ul> <h4 id="business-analyst-intern---dnext-lab-american-supply-association-may-dec-2023">Business Analyst Intern - D.Next Lab, American Supply Association (May-Dec 2023)</h4> <ul> <li>Conducted industry research across 3 middle-market clients to configure software solutions using Microsoft Dynamics 365 and JavaScript</li> <li>Organized a team of 5 interns to research the Industrials industry and prescribe Cybersecurity solutions to RSM partners</li> <li>Contributed to 5+ team calls per week to discuss and refine data configurations</li> </ul> <h2 id="leadership-experience">Leadership Experience</h2> <h4 id="founding-treasurer---skeuomorphics-book-lab-april-2024-present">Founding Treasurer - Skeuomorphics Book Lab (April 2024-Present)</h4> <ul> <li>Implementing 2 fundraising initiatives between Book Lab and iSchool Skeuomorphic Printing Press</li> <li>Managing financial budgets and resource procurement</li> <li>Educating new members in the use of antique presses through instructional workshops and lectures</li> </ul> <h4 id="campus-ambassador---partiful-aug-2024-present">Campus Ambassador - Partiful (Aug 2024-Present)</h4> <ul> <li>Spearheading growth of Partiful community at UIUC through monthly events with 20+ attendees</li> <li>Increasing user growth through weekly Instagram story posts resulting in 30+ new users</li> </ul> <h4 id="writer---the-fashion-network--uiuc">Writer - The Fashion Network @ UIUC</h4> <p><a href="https://ag-samaniego.com/myblog/">https://ag-samaniego.com/myblog/</a></p> <ul> <li>Contributing articles for semesterly print publication with a 100+ readership</li> <li>Conducting research on tech and activism and increasing readership among CS &amp; IS students through adversarial fashion article</li> </ul> <h4 id="social-chair---acmuiuc-aug-2023-may-2024">Social Chair - ACM@UIUC (Aug 2023-May 2024)</h4> <ul> <li>Collaborated in cross-functional teams with Web-Infrastructure and Corporate committees to implement digital ticketing system</li> <li>Spearheaded tasks and managed projects across 10+ committee members</li> <li>Coordinated communication and collaboration between 5+ student orgs</li> </ul>