Summary
Tian Xia is a data scientist with six years of multidisciplinary experience blending human-computer interaction research and applied analytics, currently building data products at WestJet. With a First-Class Honours B.Sc. in Computer Science and co-authorship on an ACM CHI 2022 paper, Tian focuses on mixed-reality and autonomous vehicle–pedestrian interaction while translating HCI insights into production ML solutions. Prior roles in government and social services—including probation and justice work—give Tian a practical, human-centered perspective on safety and ethics in data-driven systems. Based in Calgary, Tian maintains an active personal site and GitHub presence, reflecting a pragmatic researcher-engineer who bridges academic rigor and operational impact.
6 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
B.Sc.(First-Class Honours), Computer Science, 3.87/4.0, B.Sc.(First-Class Honours), Computer Science, 3.87/4.0 at University of Calgary
B.A.(Honours), Sociology and Criminology, B.A.(Honours), Sociology and Criminology at University of Saskatchewan