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Hi, I'm Anchor Miao, a data-driven innovator

As a Business Analytics grad and certified AI Product Manager, I transform insights into impactful product decisions that drive efficiency and growth.

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I specialize in user research, competitive analysis, and product lifecycle management, driving results through data-driven strategies.

  • THE ANATOMY OF TRUST

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    THE ANATOMY OF TRUST

    Solo PM Research on Cursor’s Pricing Crisis • Delivered a 16-month trust analysis of Cursor's pricing crisis, measured by 383,000+ posts classified at 93% human validation agreement, by defining the research scope end to end and building the Python collection and classification pipeline • Showed the public apology repaired trust but not price perception, measured by transparency complaints falling 6.4pp (40%) in eight weeks while pricing complaints moved only 0.8pp, by building event anchored time series across five crisis milestones • Proved a "loud churn, quiet retention" dynamic, measured by sentiment bottoming at −0.214 while disclosed ARR grew from $0.5B to $3B, by validating results with bootstrap and 95% CI and shipping an interactive dashboard and 12 slide deck

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  • Amazon | Sales Analytics and Business Intelligence

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    Amazon | Sales Analytics and Business Intelligence

    Analyzed 10,000+ sales records in Python and applied two-layer regression models to evaluate relationships among pricing, ratings, and sales performance • Designed Tableau dashboards to surface product category trends and presented recommendations to 60+ professionals

    PythonTableau

About me

As a Business Analytics grad and certified AI Product Manager, I transform insights into impactful product decisions that drive efficiency and growth.

Business Analytics graduate student and certified AI Product Manager who turns market and user insights into product decisions. Cut costs 20%, improved efficiency 15% YoY, and grew brand reach 50x. Ran an AI research project end to end and competed in USC's 6th Annual Global AI Case Competition

Externships

BeReal Product Management Externship

BeReal.

Experience

Corporate Affairs Intern

HEINEKEN Co., Ltd · March 2024 – January2025

Business Development Associate

JLP Ltd · July 2022 – December 2023

Marketing Analytics Intern

JLP Ltd · July 2021 – July 2022

Education

University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business

Master of Science in Business Analytics (STEM) · Class of 2026

Fu Jen Catholic University (FJCU)

BA in Journalism and Communication Studies · Class of 2024

Skills

User ResearchCompetitive AnalysisCost Benefit AnalysisProduct Lifecycle ManagementMarket ResearchKPI DesignSQLPythonExcelPower QueryPowerPointTableauPower BISnowflakeClaude CodeCursorWorkflow Automation
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THE ANATOMY OF TRUST

Solo PM Research on Cursor’s Pricing Crisis • Delivered a 16-month trust analysis of Cursor's pricing crisis, measured by 383,000+ posts classified at 93% human validation agreement, by defining the research scope end to end and building the Python collection and classification pipeline • Showed the public apology repaired trust but not price perception, measured by transparency complaints falling 6.4pp (40%) in eight weeks while pricing complaints moved only 0.8pp, by building event anchored time series across five crisis milestones • Proved a "loud churn, quiet retention" dynamic, measured by sentiment bottoming at −0.214 while disclosed ARR grew from $0.5B to $3B, by validating results with bootstrap and 95% CI and shipping an interactive dashboard and 12 slide deck

Python

Overview

Solo PM Research on Cursor’s Pricing Crisis • Delivered a 16-month trust analysis of Cursor's pricing crisis, measured by 383,000+ posts classified at 93% human validation agreement, by defining the research scope end to end and building the Python collection and classification pipeline • Showed the public apology repaired trust but not price perception, measured by transparency complaints falling 6.4pp (40%) in eight weeks while pricing complaints moved only 0.8pp, by building event anchored time series across five crisis milestones • Proved a "loud churn, quiet retention" dynamic, measured by sentiment bottoming at −0.214 while disclosed ARR grew from $0.5B to $3B, by validating results with bootstrap and 95% CI and shipping an interactive dashboard and 12 slide deck

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Amazon | Sales Analytics and Business Intelligence

Analyzed 10,000+ sales records in Python and applied two-layer regression models to evaluate relationships among pricing, ratings, and sales performance • Designed Tableau dashboards to surface product category trends and presented recommendations to 60+ professionals

PythonTableau

Overview

Analyzed 10,000+ sales records in Python and applied two-layer regression models to evaluate relationships among pricing, ratings, and sales performance • Designed Tableau dashboards to surface product category trends and presented recommendations to 60+ professionals

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BeReal Product Management Externship

Discover how product teams at social apps like BeReal design for authenticity while driving user growth. In this externship, you’ll explore what keeps users coming back— benchmarking competitors, analyzing engagement features, and designing your own growth-driven app feature. You’ll learn how to balance product innovation with BeReal’s unique mission of real, unfiltered connection. Perfect for those interested in product management, UX strategy, or social media innovation, this experience gives you a hands-on look at how product teams grow platforms without losing their core values.

OtherDesignUI/UXProduct Management
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Overview

In my externship with BeReal, I studied how product teams in social apps balance authenticity with user growth. I benchmarked competitors, analyzed engagement features, and designed a feature that aligns with BeReal's mission of fostering real connections. This experience deepened my understanding of product management and user engagement strategies in the social media landscape.

What I'm doing

Throughout the externship, I undertook several key activities that contributed to my understanding of product management and user engagement in social media. Below are the completed tasks that showcase my work.

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Pick Your Go-To Social Media App

I evaluated various social media applications to identify key features that drive user engagement and loyalty. This analysis informed my understanding of what makes a platform appealing and helped shape my subsequent design decisions.

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Compare Frustration & Delight

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Try the BeReal App

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