MS Class of 2021
Biography
Hello! I am Aren Kabarajian, I am originally from Long Island, NY and am currently located in Brooklyn, NY. I have a passion for storytelling and am particularly interested in the development of urban areas and the intersection of data/design. I have a background in marketing and advertising, having worked in digital marketing and design related roles. I hope to transition into working for in a role dedicated to using data to improve life in cities, particularly in either a government role or an non-profit.
Most Recent Professional Experience
Metropolitan Transport Authority (MTA)
Machine Learning Consultant
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
- Using data and technology to improve passenger safety on the NY Public Transit system
- Developing new analytic solutions designed to be utilized in future editions of MTA mobile applications
Amnet Group
Media Specialist
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
- Served as the main point of contact in ad operations for the Zipcar account
- Provides reporting on a regular basis to account teams and for weekly client meetings
- Ensures Campaigns are spending their full budget and optimize to meet key KPIs
- Builds and maintains relationships with vendors or publishers for tactical tests
- Manages creative partner relationship and assist in creative trafficking for all campaigns
- Migrated all campaigns to an updated AI assisted bidding system
Undergraduate Education
Emerson College, Boston, Massachusetts
- Bachelor of Science in Marketing Communications
Other Degrees & Certifications
- Esri – MOOC Do-it-Yourself Geo Apps Certification
- The Trade Desk – Trading Academy Practitioner and Strategist Certification
Awards & Recognition
- MTA BACK ON TRACK HACK – Team Grand Prize Winner
- London CUSP 2020 Hacakathon – Best Technical Team Solution
Current Interests
- Internships
- Part-time employment
- Research
- Networking