Anzara Ausaf
San Francisco
Summary
Creative and curious individual drawn to meaningful, purpose-driven work. With experience in education, guest services, and community building, I bring a thoughtful, people-first approach to every interaction. Passionate about lifelong learning, hands-on problem solving, and designing engaging experiences that spark exploration and connection. I lead with empathy, work with heart, and strive to create welcoming spaces where visitors of all backgrounds feel seen, supported, and inspired.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
AI Lamp
06.2025 - Current
- Leading a machine learning study on how digital validation (likes, comments, shares) influences adolescent emotional outcomes such as self-esteem and social anxiety.
- Managing the full research pipeline: sourcing and cleaning behavioral data, engineering features, and developing predictive models with age-sensitive and ethical considerations.
- Ensuring timely progress and quality output by tracking project milestones and maintaining research documentation.
- Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to review findings, refine methods, and discuss ethical implications in regular research meetings.
Front Desk & Guest Services Coordinator
Chaska Restaurant
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Served as the first point of contact, managing reservations, seating, and in-person guest experiences with professionalism and warmth.
- Handled high-volume orders for both dine-in and delivery, processed payments, and maintained accuracy across multiple platforms.
- Supported daily operations including opening/closing procedures, staff coordination, and resolving customer concerns.
- Took on supervisory responsibilities during shifts, ensuring smooth front-of-house performance and a consistent guest experience.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
San Francisco State University
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Contributed to a federally funded project redesigning undergraduate CS curriculum to include AI literacy, ethical AI use, and inclusive teaching practices.
- Designed and tested AI-assisted programming tasks and student-facing reflection systems to promote responsible, adaptive use of GenAI tools like ChatGPT.
- Supported development of inclusive, inquiry-based learning materials as part of a diverse, student-faculty research team.
- Helped bridge insights from the nation’s first Graduate Certificate in Ethical AI to broader undergraduate instruction, impacting over 300 students.
Education
Computer Science
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05-2025
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Informal STEM Education
- Customer Service
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Event Organization
- Research and analysis
- Team Leadership
- Project management
- Community outreach
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Bengali
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Research Assistant
AI Lamp
06.2025 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
San Francisco State University
04.2025 - 06.2025
Front Desk & Guest Services Coordinator
Chaska Restaurant
06.2024 - 07.2025
Computer Science
San Francisco State University
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