Han Vivianna Yan

About Han Vivianna Yan

I\'m someone who is always looking to step out of my comfort zone and try new things. That\'s why I decided to attend the Flatiron School Bootcamp to make the transition to a data scientist. I\'m drawn to the field of data because I believe that data-centric artificial intelligence is the future. I\'m fascinated by the AI projects that have emerged in recent years, such as colorization, stable diffusion, and text-to-image/video. I\'ve noticed that many of the most unique applications are driven by high-quality, distinctive data.As a former video reporter and documentary short producer, I\'m very familiar with the importance of fact-checking and research. It was through this work that I discovered my passion for tech and data. Working in the video industry for over 10 years, I\'ve seen firsthand how technology can change the world and people\'s lives.I\'m also passionate about participating in game jams and AI projects. These experiences have motivated me to explore new technologies and skills. I can\'t wait to bring all of these skills together and create even more interesting and creative projects in the future.

Experience

1. Head of Marketing and Research

   Alterstaff Inc

   Jul 2023 — Present · NY, US

   Developed and implemented strategic roadmaps for the Marketing & Community Department, contributing to the company’s vision and objectives- Played a pivotal role in fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams, including developers, server engineers, and artists, to enhance synergy and streamline operations- Oversaw team task management to ensure efficient workflows and seamless cross-team collaboration- Spearheaded the growth of a Discord community, aligning marketing efforts with game production timelines for optimal impact- Led the planning and execution of offline game exhibitions to boost brand awareness through word-of-mouth marketing, award submissions, and promotional assets strategy. Contributed to the team winning GDC 2025 Best in Play- Led initiatives such as playtests to ensure game development aligned with strategic goals, involving oversight of development processes, analysis of game metrics, and commercial benchmarks- Designed an innovative game-related chatbot integrating OpenAI technology, driving 80% of community engagement- Proactively explored and implemented cutting-edge AI technologies in experimental projects to propel forward the company\'s innovation and development initiatives.

Education

• Northeastern University

  Master of Professional Studies, Digital Media

• Flatiron School

  Data Science

• Nanjing Forestry University

  Bachelor of Science, Wood Science and Technology (Material Engineering)

  2006 — 2010

Skills

• Video Editing
• Premiere
• Game Design
• Flash
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Music Production
• Final Cut Pro