Masters Student in Human-Computer Interaction at Queen's University
Ontario, Canada
- Current
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- Research Assistant at Human Media Lab
- Past
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- President at Computing Students' Association
- Academic Affairs Commissioner at Computing Students' Association
- Developer at Gildor Games LLC
- Director of Information Technology at Alma Mater Society
- Internal Affairs Commissioner at Computing Students' Association
- IT Director at Arts and Science Undergraduate Society
- Web Developer at Queen's University Information Technology Services
- Orientation Leader at Computing Students' Association
- Network Administrator at Port Perry High School
- Education
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- Queen's University
- Queen's University
- Connections
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- Industry
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Tim Ginn’s Summary
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.
Tim Ginn’s Specialties:
PHP, MySQL, accessibility, XHTML/HTML
Tim Ginn’s Experience
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Research Assistant
Human Media Lab
(Internet industry)
2007 — Present (2 years )
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President
Computing Students' Association
(Government Administration industry)
May 2007 — April 2008 (1 year )
Lead the Computing Students' Association of Queen's University.
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Academic Affairs Commissioner
Computing Students' Association
(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.
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Developer
Gildor Games LLC
(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++.
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Director of Information Technology
Alma Mater Society
(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
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Internal Affairs Commissioner
Computing Students' Association
(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
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IT Director
Arts and Science Undergraduate Society
(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.
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Web Developer
Queen's University Information Technology Services
(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.
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Orientation Leader
Computing Students' Association
(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.
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Network Administrator
Port Perry High School
(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.
Tim Ginn’s Education
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Queen's University
MSc. , Computer Science (Human Computer Interaction) , 2008 — 2010 (expected)
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Queen's University
2004 — 2008
Additional Information
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Tim Ginn’s Groups:
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Queen's University @ Kingston
Tim Ginn’s Honors:
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)
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