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Adnan Selimovic

@adnanselimovic

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Interdisciplinary researcher and strategist with a PhD in psycho-social theory.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative problem-solving.

I am an interdisciplinary researcher and strategist with a PhD in psycho-social theory, specializing in the intersection of psychology, political economy, and technology. My work focuses on conceptualizing user-centric AI solutions and developing actionable ethics and policy advisement frameworks. I have successfully led large-scale humanitarian efforts, demonstrating my ability to harness cross-functional collaboration and translate complex research into innovative applications.

As the Co-Founder and Director of Development at Compound Eyes Foundation, I orchestrated the tactical evacuation of over 18,000 women and children from conflict zones, managing a multi-country logistics network and raising significant funds for ongoing rescue operations. My experience as a founder of various organizations has equipped me with a unique blend of strategic insight and practical skills, particularly in prompt engineering and user behavior analysis.

Throughout my career, I have collaborated with leading organizations such as Ubisoft, where I led psychological research for major AAA titles, and have taught at prestigious institutions like New York University. My academic background, coupled with my hands-on experience in the field, allows me to approach challenges with a comprehensive perspective, ensuring that I deliver impactful solutions that resonate with users and stakeholders alike.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Co-Founder & Director of Development

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Compound Eyes Foundation

Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Launched 'Operation PinkBus,' orchestrating the tactical evacuation of over 18,000 women and children from conflict zones. Oversaw a multi-country logistics network for safe transit and humanitarian aid, managing major donor relationships and raising $600K for ongoing operations.

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Independent Researcher & Consultant

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Self Employed

Sep 2017 - Present (7 years 8 months)

Specializes in the intersections of gaming, psychology, and political economy. Advises on digital subcultures and consumer data ethics, optimizing monetization strategies and exploring AI personalization.

Data Ethics Monetization

Founder & Principal Designer

International Design and Marketing Services

Apr 2020 - Feb 2022 (1 year 10 months)

Devised design and marketing strategies for small-to-mid-sized firms, integrating brand, user experience, and data automation. Employed Python scripts and Google API connections to enhance client visibility into consumer touchpoints.

Design Strategy Marketing Python User Experience

Founder

Data United Inc. (Project: Indra)

Jan 2018 - Mar 2020 (2 years 2 months)

Conceived and led 'Indra,' an AI personalization initiative focusing on human-in-the-loop data visualization. Collaborated with engineers to ensure ethical data usage and developed intuitive user dashboards.

Personalization Data Visualization Data Ethics

Gaming Psychologist & Research Lead

Ubisoft Massive Entertainment

Oct 2017 - Jun 2018 (8 months)

Led psychological research for major AAA titles, focusing on user immersion and behavioral analytics. Developed a new user immersion model integrating psycho-social factors to guide game design.

Psychology User Immersion User Behavior Analytics Game Design

User Research & Immersion Specialist

Ubisoft Massive Entertainment

Mar 2016 - Oct 2017 (1 year 7 months)

Conducted advanced player research, delivering insights to improve in-game engagement. Implemented telemetry data usage to inform design changes based on user behavior.

Player Research Telemetry

Lecturer

New York University

Sep 2013 - May 2015 (1 year 8 months)

Taught interdisciplinary courses on the social impacts of digital gaming and emerging technologies. Mentored graduate students on critical theory and practical design approaches.

Mentoring Critical Theory