Hello Hello!
I'm Sam. I'm currently a junior at Cornell University studing Information Science, concentrating in UI/UX, and minoring in business and game design.
Growing up with two professors as parents meant watching them geek out about new discoveries in microbiology, instilling in me a love for learning and discovery. This passion for learning drives my curiosity for tech -- a field where innovation and constant discovery is imperative.
Though I began my college journey as a computer science major, I quickly realized I craved something more human-centered. I wanted to build not just systems, but relationships—genuine connections with users by understanding their needs, desires, and aspirations. This led me to product management, where I could combine my technical skills with empathy to create experiences that truly resonate.
Out side of my product work, you can find me running the trails of Ithaca or trying to beat my friends at New York Times games.
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Activities

Experience

  • Contract Design Project Manager @
    Sep 2024 - Present
  • Product Management Intern @
    May 2024 - August 2024
  • Teaching Assistant: Web Design + Dev
    August 2024 - Present
  • Contract Design Project Manager @
    Feburary 2024 - May 2024
  • Contract UX Consultant  @
    November 2023 - December 2023
  • Product Manager @
    November 2023 - Present
  • Teaching Assistant: Intro to Digital Product Design @
    August 2023 - December 2023
  • Human Computer Interaction Research Assistant @
    August 2023 - December 2023

Other Shenanigans...

... crafting when I can

✷ paintings of all sorts
✷ mini carpet making
✷ the blanket I crocheted!
✷ stained glass class

... frolicking on (foggy) hikes

✷ Patagonia, Argentina
✷ Gary, Indiana
✷ Nikko, Japan
✷ Portland, Oregon

... tending to my potted pals

✷ classic sink water sesh
✷ a fern fanatic
✷ nancy + foliage
✷ occasional flower runs
Thanks for stopping by!
Let's get in touch at sls537@cornell.edu
Created with <3 by Sam Smith 2024