About

I am Ayanna Kai Morton, a Product Manager spearheading sports growth initiatives at Microsoft. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems with a minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. With a passion for technology ignited at a young age, I have honed a diverse skill set, spanning from web development to Web3. Beyond my tech interests, I am renowned for my vibrant digital art showcased at national and international exhibitions. I seamlessly merge my design background with my engineering expertise to pioneer novel experiences and lead teams at the convergence of art and technology.

Achievements & Awards

Teen Vogue 21 Under 21, NCWIT Aspirations in Computing National Runner-Up, 4x President’s List, 2x Dean’s List

Research

During my time as a Big Data Research Fellow at UMBC, I engineered a Python-based linear regression model, achieving an impressive 80% accuracy rate in predicting click-through rates for an extensive Kaggle advertisement dataset. Additionally, I collaborated on a research paper, presenting our findings at the Undergraduate Research Conference.

Certifications & Skills

Certifications: Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Agile Certified Product Manager and Product Owner (ACPMPO)

Skills: JavaScript, Typescript, C++, Python, SQL, React, Splunk, Jira, Asana, Google Analytics, Tableau, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Azure DevOps, A/B Testing