Management consultant based out of St. Louis, MO
After graduating from WashU in St. Louis with a degree in Computer Science, I worked for 9 months at a fast-growing no-code startup, Adalo. There, I shipped 15+ new product features, built a redesigned settings panel + checkout flow, and led the implementation of a new pricing structure feature. After Adalo, I started a new role as a Business Analyst at McKinsey and Company, where I am exploring a diverse array of industries and problem solving contexts
Aside from solving business and technical problems, I care most about drawing attention to important conversations and increasing opportunity through business, tech, and public policy
When I'm not working, I love dancing, singing, reading, hiking, and exploring new foods
Older Work
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency - Researched and deployed a GEOINT domain-specific graph database with Neo4j and Python. Developed NLP named entity recognition scripts using Python + spaCy to recognize GEOINT data in text
ClassFinds.com - Helped build and grow a new e-learning collaboration tool. Worked on bringing Figma mock-ups to life in React and finetuning site’s UI/UX features and aiding marketing + product-market fit strategy to increase users
Stem League - Closely mentored 10 high school students interested in CS and developed Web Dev and UX design curriculum for over 300 students
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Indian Classical Music and Dance is a major part of how I interact with my work and the world.
When I first began learning Bharathanatyam, I never could have predicted that I'd be practicing it still, 14 years later, as a young woman profoundly transformed by every tap of my foot, stretch of my arm, and bend of my torso.
The beauty of music and dance, to me, is its universality and ability to connect humans with each other regardless of background. My incessent commitment to exploring and practicing music and dance constantly pushes me to be a more compassionate, thoughtful human being.
I have trained for over 16 years under Guru Smt. Kripa Baskaran in Milwaukee, WI and am currently pursuing futher training under Kassiyet Adilkhankyzy, a disciple of Smt. Rama Vaidyanathan. I performed my arangetram in June of 2015. I have performed in cultural events and played lead roles in classical dance ballets across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and in the Cleveland Tyagaraja Aradhana. In addition to venues in the US, I received the ICCR scholarship in 2016 to perform in the EFCE Programme in Bangalore and also performed in Chennai at the Hamshadwani theatre. In addition to dance, I have learned Carnatic vocal music for over 10 years and continues to perform Indian classical and light music at local venues and online. I have a deep love and dedication for dance and music; with the blessings of my Gurus, I hope to take part in programs where I can present original solo choreography and explore my artistic creativity.
(or email me at priyanka.iyr@gmail.com)