OBJECTIVE
Seeking the opportunity to provide key contributions to software development projects that will offer diverse work experience and utilize my computer science background.
EDUCATION
2006 - 2016 (part-time enrollment) Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA
Ph.D. in Computer Science
- Studied Human Computer Interaction with a focus on auditory display
- Thesis Title: Push and Pull Menus for Auditory Interfaces
- Advised by: Dr. Bruce Walker
1999 - 2001 Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA
Master of Science in Computer Science (awarded FastTrack Scholarship)
GPA: 3.9/4.0
- Focus on Graphics and Virtual Environments
- Masters Project: Developed virtual environment for treating fear of public speaking
- Supervised construction of Georgia Tech's second NAVE (large format stereoscopic display)
- Demonstrated VR technology on behalf of the Science Coalition to participating United States Senators and staff members in Washington, D.C.
- Coauthor on SIGGRAPH poster for work on the NAVE
- Presented poster at ICAD2000 for audio work on the NAVE
1995-1999 Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Highest Honor (GPA: 3.6/4.0)
- Specialized in Graphics and Artificial Intelligence
- Senior Research Project: Developed a Networked Micro-gravity Combat Simulator using the Unreal Engine
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
August 2001 - present Interactive Media Technology Center and Biomedical Interactive Technology Center, GA Tech Atlanta, GA
Research Scientist
- Promoted to Research Scientist II and Senior Research Scientist
- Co-instructor for Video Game Design
- Co-developed seat pressure monitoring system for studying skin health of wheelchair users, which resulted in patent (see publications.)
- Automated wireless collection of pressure data using a BlackBerry 2-way pager
- Developed web tools for displaying database of pressure data
- Co-developed prototype universal remote control to interface with virtual elevators
- Co-developed virtual environment for testing ideas in aiding persons with visual impairment in navigation tasks
- Oversaw development of a wearable audio computer to aid persons with visual impairment in navigating outdoors
May 1999 - August 2001 Virtually Better, Inc. Atlanta, GA
Lead Programmer
- Managed programming efforts
- Developed audio and video texture scripting API
- Extended SVE API to include driver support for Intersense and VFX trackers
- Prepared InstallShield software packages for customers
- Installed a VR system at Emory Children's Hospital
- Trade show experience demonstrating products to customers
Developer
- Developed software for visual effects at Duran Duran performances
- Believed to be first use of real-time graphics at a concert venue
- Supported software at UK performances
Part-time Instructor
- Taught Intro to Java Programming and Intro to UNIX
- Developed lectures and assignments for approx. 30 students per class
Undergraduate Research Assistant for Dr. Larry Hodges
- Developed software components of the NAVE VR API (3D audio support, and stereoscopic projector support)
- Key contributions to the design and construction of the NAVE
- Sound design for the Tour of Santiago, Spain virtual environment
Lab Assistant to James Oliverio, Composer in Residence & Director of GVU Audio Lab
- Developed VR tour of proposed architectural modifications to AudioLab
- Developed real-time streaming 3D audio demonstration application.
College of Computing Head Lab Teaching Assistant for Intro. To Computing Class
- Designed lab assignments for several hundred students.
- Managed twelve lab assistants.
College of Computing Teaching Assistant for Intro. To Computing Class
- Performance evaluation and individual teaching sessions with approximately eleven students per quarter.
SKILLS
Programming Languages:
ANSI C/C++, C#, Java, LISP, Pascal, Basic, Matlab, Smalltalk, Unrealscript
APIs:
OpenGL, BlackBerry pager, DirectSound/3D, DirectInput, Renderman, SVE (Simple Virtual Environment Toolkit developed at Georgia Tech)
Software Tools:
MS Visual C++, Adobe Photoshop, Sound Forge, Pro Tools, 3D Studio Max, Maple, Matlab, MS Office Suite