I am eager and excited about opportunities to connect and collaborate with business partners in my areas of expertise. It can take the form of consulting or research projects, speaking opportunities, training sessions, or co-development of business cases.
 
Besides my domain expertise, I have good communication, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. As a seasoned speaker, I have delivered keynote speeches at local events. I excel in interviewing, listening, quickly identifying key opportunities, and leveraging technologies to help organizations innovate and improve business solutions.
 
Potential Collaboration Opportunities
 
Example 1. Evaluating GAI proficiency among professional workers

​Many organizations have introduced in-house GAI agents to assist their employees. What makes professional workers effective at working with GAI? If there is such a thing as GAI proficiency, what are the key components and how can organizations strengthen these skills? What is the evolving role of domain expertise in AI-augmented workplace?
 
Example 2: Assessing the impact of smartphones on professional workers
 
Extensive research has revealed the unintended effects of smartphones on our brain functions, mental and physical health, interpersonal relationships, social skills, and work productivity. The challenges are becoming more pronounced as Gen Z enters the workforce and Millennials begin to parent Gen Alpha – a new generation growing up with smart devices. Why are some professional workers better able to reap the benefits of smart technologies while others become slaves to them? How can businesses help their employees better navigate and manage these challenges?
 
Thought Leadership and Media Contributions
 
Since 2024, I have been writing and publishing commentaries in local media outlets such as Star Tribune and MNPosts. You can find my articles on my blog page. I am open to collaborating with media outlets to share my research and insights on AI, smartphone, social media, digital transformation, and the nature of work.
 
Email is the best way to contact me. My email is chingren AT umn DOT edu.