FAQ

Who are you?

I’m Shin, also known as Kayli depending on when you met me. I go by both.

What did you study?

I studied computer science, economics, and mathematical methods and social sciences (MMSS) at Northwestern University. Go wildcats!

What do you do?

I’m a Solution Engineer at Google in Google Ads. I used to be a Software Engineer at Accenture. Prior, I interned at Cisco as a Software Engineer, at Evolve Digital Labs as a Data Analyst, and at GOOD Worldwide Inc in Business Partnership.

Where did you do research at in undergrad?

Northwestern’s School of Communication, Kellogg School of Management, and School of Education & Social Policy. I wrote my senior thesis on Facebook News Trends under the mentorship of Prof. Nicholas Diakopoulos.

Why do you have such a diverse work/education background?

Prior to college, I wanted to go into business. By the end of my first year, I narrowed it down to investment banking. By the beginning of my third year, I completely changed paths, added computer science as a major, and selected software engineering. When selecting my first full-time job, I wanted to combine both my engineering and business background so I joined Accenture as a client-facing software engineer. After a year, I joined big tech because though consulting is fun, I didn’t feel a sparkle.

Where do you see yourself in the future?

Maybe at someone’s startup. Maybe at my own startup. Regardless of where, happy & enjoying what I do while making others happy along the way.

What do you enjoy?

I find happiness in a lot of things, big and small. I particularly enjoy walks w/ friend(s) or an audiobook, roadtrips/travels, giving gifts to loved ones, trying anything I never done before, and learning about/from people.

Fun Facts

  • I’m right handed but left footed.
  • I was the only student in my MMSS class to get paid to write my senior thesis. I used that extra cash to travel to Disney World for 4 days.
  • My mom was not a fan of driving me to my lessons/activites so much that my parents gifted me a car before I got my license. Don’t worry, I had a permit at least. And no, I never got caught. I still have this car a decade later. Thanks mom!
  • I’m an afflicate on Twitch. It was completely accidental.
  • My entire life I been told I am mature for my age from a countless number of people. Whatever that means.

So now what?

Now you had a chance to learn about me, I would love to get to know you. Feel free to find me on instagram @shin.ruth or email me @ lleeshin@gmail.com