Masters Student in Human-Computer Interaction at Queen's University
Ontario, Canada
Masters Student in Human-Computer Interaction at Queen's University
Ontario, Canada
Computer Science graduate student with widely varied interests and significant experience in web development. Particularly interested in Human-Computer Interaction, Open Source Software and Linux/UNIX systems. Present research work is in the area of Organic User Interfaces.
PHP, MySQL, accessibility, XHTML/HTML
(Government Administration industry)
May 2007 — April 2008 (1 year)
Lead the Computing Students' Association of Queen's University.
(Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Government Administration industry)
May 2006 — April 2007 (1 year)
Responsible for all recruiting fairs and information sessions, a tutor listing service, finding and managing Class Representatives, encouraging interest in Computer Science, making decisions about courses and degree requirements, responding to academic concerns and answering questions from new and prospective students.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Entertainment industry)
December 2005 — January 2007 (1 year 2 months)
Developed game software, website and supporting applications as part of a team using a variety of languages including PHP, MySQL, Visual Basic, C++.
(Educational Institution; 1-10 employees; Events Services industry)
March 2006 — September 2006 (7 months)
Organized and implemented Orientation Week, designed/built a website, provided training in website accessibility issues, answered new student questions, made appropriate referrals
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Government Administration industry)
September 2004 — April 2006 (1 year 8 months)
Created and maintained the Information Technology infrastructure for the society.
(Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Government Administration industry)
May 2005 — April 2006 (1 year)
Was responsible for overseeing policy and technology including getting the COMPSA office certified as a Positive Space environment and improvements to the constitution, acted as the Chief Electoral Officer for Fall elections
(Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Government Relations industry)
February 2005 — September 2005 (8 months)
Was responsible for introducing incoming Computing students to Queen's and Kingston.
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
June 2005 — September 2005 (4 months)
Designed and built a standards-compliant and accessible website and Intranet, produced a training and maintenance document to assist staff in their use of the website and Intranet.
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)
2000 — 2004 (4 years)
Worked as part of a team that oversaw a network of approximately five hundred desktop machines and several servers. Trained teachers and students in the use of computer systems. Demonstrated troubleshooting and repair skills for both hardware and software problems.
MSc., Computer Science (Human Computer Interaction), 2008 — 2010 (expected)
2004 — 2008
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Undergraduate Summer Research Award (2008)
CISC499 People's Choice Award (2008)
Distinguished Achievement Award, Arts and Science Undergraduate Society of Queen's University (2008)
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Undergraduate Summer Research Award (2007)
Achievement Award, Arts and Science Undergraduate Society of Queen's University (2006)
Inaugural Arts and Science Undergraduate Society of Queen's University Volunteer of the year award (2004/2005)
Dean's Entrance Scholarship in Computing, Queen's University (2004)
Inaugural Team 1006 Robotics Award (2004)
Chairman's Award Winner, FIRST Robotics Competition (2003/2004)