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Carnegie Mellon University
Masters Degree in Human Computer Interaction
2006 - 2007, 3.75/4.0 GPA
Experience
Integrating usability to a complex system with consideration to human perceptual attributes, design principles, and technological constraints
Courses
HCI Methods, HCI Project, Interface and Interaction Design, Programming Usable Interfaces, Service Design, Cognitive Modeling and Intelligent Tutoring System, Cognitive Crash Dummies, Communication Design
Major Projects
Euclase
Investigating for the creation of a new tool for
designers to explore interactive behaviors
SRI CALO (Cognitive Agent that Learns and Organizes)
Analyzed and redesigned the collaborative AI agent for overburdened knowledge workers
UPMC/Microsoft Design Challenge
Designed a service system to empower patients and improve communication between patients and medical practitioners
For more projects, please refer to my portfolio page. |
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
2001 - 2005, 3.4/4.0 GPA
Experience
Combining theoretical and applied psychology in the domain of engineering psychology and perception
Courses
Sensation & Perception, Engineering Psychology, Psychological Statistics, Cognitive Psychology, Experimental Analysis of Behavior, Research Methods, Object-Oriented Programming
Research / Employment
Sonification Lab
August 2003 – August 2006
Experimental research on auditory interfaces, menu navigation, and spearcons
Problem Solving and Educational Technology Lab
May 2005 – June 2006
Analyzed and reported statistical and qualitative information regarding learning science
Georgia Center for Advanced Telecommunication Technology
May - June 2005
Assisted in creating a mobile accessibility guide for the Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America Conference 2005 |
Skills
HCI & Design User Research Methods
Contextual Inquiry / Design, Heuristic Evaluation, Cognitive Walkthrough, Think Aloud, Keystroke Level Modeling, Use Case Analysis, Affinity Diagramming, Directed Storytelling, Bodystorming, Concept Validation, Personae, Wireframes, Storyboards, Low-to-medium fidelity prototype, Controlled experiments and data analysis
Softwares
Visual Basics, XHTML, E-prime, SPSS, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, CogTool and Dreamweaver
Ample experience in interdisciplinary team projects, Fluent in English and Japanese
Authorized to work in the U.S. (Permanent Residency) |