University Lecturer - Mobile Computing - New Media
Austria
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- External Advisor - Strategist at Mobilizy GmbH (Sole Proprietorship)
- Lecturer at University of Applied Sciences, Upper Austria
- Co-Founder - MoMo Austria at Mobile Monday
- Past
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- Guest Blogger at BBC Learning - Open Lab
- Research Fellow - ICT&S Center at University of Salzburg
- Freelance New Media Designer at Salzburg Research
- University Lecturer at Salzburg University of Applied Sciences (FH-Salzburg)
- Research / Teaching Assistant (Tutor) at ICT&S Center - University of Salzburg
- Resesearch Assistant at Software Research Lab
- Administrative Coordinator at Webster University Vienna
- Surgical-Technologist at Free-lance (Self-employed)
- 90252: Surgical Services Specialist (Reservist) at USAF - Reserves
- 90252: Surgical Services Specialist at USAF
- Education
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- Universität Salzburg
- Webster University
- Antioch University McGregor
- Hereford High
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Mark A.M. Kramer’s Summary
Experienced academic researcher and participatory observer actively reflecting upon and covering the intersection between mobile technology usage and its impact on our societies. Currently completing his doctoral thesis on the topic of Mobile Learning at the ICT&S Center for Advanced Studies and Research, of the University of Salzburg, Austria.
Mark A.M. Kramer’s Specialties:
Ethnography, New Media Development, Public Relations, Strategy, Mobile Learning / Mobility specialist, User Experience.
Mark A.M. Kramer’s Experience
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External Advisor - Strategist
Mobilizy GmbH (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; Computer Software industry)
June 2009 — Present (6 months)
Formerly: Product Strategist - Human Experience Lead
Mobilizy is a Austrian-based company specializing in software for smartphones. Our focus is on location-based service solutions and augmented reality
Brand development, web site traffic growth, web site UI and community building. Developing product strategy and business development.
Strategic Consulting, including project planning & product strategy development. -
Lecturer
University of Applied Sciences, Upper Austria
(Higher Education industry)
August 2008 — Present (1 year 4 months)
I design and implement courses/seminars on New Media and Information and Communications Technologies.
Currently teaching: Seminar - Mobile Health, Lecture - Digital Products & Markets, Seminar- Information Technology. -
Co-Founder - MoMo Austria
Mobile Monday
(Information Technology and Services industry)
2008 — Present (1 year )
Mobile Monday is a global community of mobile industry visionaries, developers and influential people fostering cooperation and cross-border business development through virtual and live networking events to share ideas, best practices and trends from global markets. Now active in over 70 places around the world. from New York to Tokyo, from Mumbai to Toronto.
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Guest Blogger
BBC Learning - Open Lab
(Online Media industry)
January 2009 — June 2009 (6 months)
Enlisted by the BBC to engage students, teachers and BBC Backstage developers to collaborate on the develop of open-source projects for learners.
Actively reflecting upon and writing about the impact of new media and mobile technologies on current and emerging educational technologies. -
Research Fellow - ICT&S Center
University of Salzburg
(E-Learning industry)
September 2004 — June 2009 (4 years 10 months)
:: Engaged in information society, e-learning and mobile-learning research.
:: Actively researching and publishing within various interdisciplinary / trans-disciplinary academic fields (Communications, Computer, Political and Pedagogical Sciences).
:: Responsible for managing the ÌCT&S Centers’ academic reference and resource collection.
:: Participatory observer in mobile learning scenarios.
Research / Teaching Assistant (Tutor) at ICT&S Center - University of Salzburg
The Center for Advanced Studies and Research in Information and Communication Technologies & Society coordinates and conducts studies and research programs in the vast field of new information and communication technologies and their interrelationship with society. The ICT&S Center’s core orientation:
* analysis of the social embeddedness of technologies
* development of valuable and socially responsible technical applications
* socio-scientific monitoring of technical applications
* bridging disciplinary, institutional, and geographical borders -
Freelance New Media Designer
Salzburg Research
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Research industry)
2007 — 2008 (1 year )
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University Lecturer
Salzburg University of Applied Sciences (FH-Salzburg)
(Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Higher Education industry)
September 2006 — 2007 (1 year )
:: English language training for Information Technology and Systems Management students.
:: Conducting participatory action research using a natural classroom setting as a research test-bed.
:: Actively using technologies for cooperation and social-software tools and practices within the ESL classroom -
Research / Teaching Assistant (Tutor)
ICT&S Center - University of Salzburg
(Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Higher Education industry)
September 2003 — 2004 (1 year )
:: Design and implement presentations, examinations and online course materials.
:: Instruct students in research methods in the field of ICTs, including e-learning, e-health, e-government, e-democracy, e-participation.
:: Create and administer e-learning initiative using the Blackboard learning management system. -
Resesearch Assistant
Software Research Lab
(Research industry)
July 2003 — December 2003 (6 months)
:: Design and implement research methods to tackle persistent functional illiteracy within Austria.
:: Investigate the impact of ICTs within the fields of e-learning and literacy.
:: Coordinate research activities including grant and proposal writing.
:: Create and administer academic research portal. -
Administrative Coordinator
Webster University Vienna
(E-Learning industry)
2002 — 2003 (1 year )
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Surgical-Technologist
Free-lance (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Medical Practice industry)
1992 — 2000 (8 years )
I worked as a "locum-tenant" Surgical-Technician for
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90252: Surgical Services Specialist (Reservist)
USAF - Reserves
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; USAF; Military industry)
June 1993 — June 1997 (4 years 1 month)
United States Airforce Reserve service.
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90252: Surgical Services Specialist
USAF
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)
June 1989 — June 1993 (4 years 1 month)
Active duty Surgical Technician and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B defib).
Mark A.M. Kramer’s Education
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Universität Salzburg
Ph.D , Computer Science / Communications Science , 2003 — 2008
Currently writing my thesis.
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Webster University
M.A. , International Relations , 2000 — 2003
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Antioch University McGregor
B.A: , Anthropology, Humanities, World Classical Literature , 1993 — 1997
Humanities degree with a focus on World Classics. Minored in Anthropology with an emphasis issues of technology & society. Overseas Studies Program: 4 summers at Landegg Academy, Suisse. - Intercultural Relations Program.
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Hereford High
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Mark A.M. Kramer’s Interests:
Art, anthropology, chocolate, cultures, family, film, humanitarianism, mobile-learning, mobility, nomadic_cultures, snowboarding, travel
Mark A.M. Kramer’s Honors:
AF Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, AF Outstanding Unit Award with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Campaign Badges and/or Expeditionary Medals: Desert Storm/Shield/Cal
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