Information Technology Design

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SAN DIEGO, CA *2122 *********@*****.***

EDUCATION

University of California, San Diego GPA: 3.4/4.0 La Jolla, CA

Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science: Human Computer Interaction December 2010

Minor in Computing in the Arts

Relevant coursework: Cognitive Design Studio, Cognitive Aspects of Multimedia Design I & II, Ubiquitous Computing,

Cognitive Ethnography, Human Computer Interaction, Introduction to Java (OOP), Modeling and Data Analysis (MATLab);

Design and Analysis of Experiments (Statistics), Distributed Cognition, Cognitive Ethnography

EXPERIENCE

User Experience Research Intern La Jolla, CA

Systems for Human Interactivity Visualization and Analysis Laboratory (SHIVA) Mar 2011– Present

Laboratory for Intelligent and Safe Automobiles (LISA)

Developed the experimental design of a project studying vision-based techniques for driver assistance systems

Cognitive Science Independent Research Project – Human Memory for Environments La Jolla, CA

The Interactive Cognition Lab, Professor David Kirsh September 2010 – December 2010

Worked closely with graduate students to create and organize virtual environments used for research testing

Experimental Design Intern Berlin, Germany

Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) June 2010 – August 2010

University of Technology Berlin, Center of Human Machine Systems

Prospective Engineering of Human-Technology-Interaction Research Group

Finalized data entry/analysis of a research study on product appraisal between younger and older adults

Designed and created experimental material (data visualizations, sketches, modeling)

Neuroscience Information Framework, Web Interface Assistant La Jolla, CA

The Center for Research in Biological Systems (CRBS) Communications Team September 2009 – December 2010

California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology (Calit2)

Continued to work on the NIF project through version 3.1

Tackled web interface issues, coordinated upcoming events, managed social media, worked on SEO

Monitored between development, staging, and production servers for various team websites, major focus on NIF

3D Modeling Intern Tokyo, Japan

Pacific Rim Experience for Undergraduates (PRIME) June 2009 – August 2009

National Institute for Communications and Information Technology (NICT)

Collaborated between graphic artists and researchers to create 3-dimensional data visualizations shown to general public

Operated on a 4 x 6 tile display wall to present 3D models using various software platforms

Neuroscience Information Framework, Search Quality Research Assistant La Jolla, CA

The Center for Research in Biological Systems (CRBS) January 2009– June 2009

California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology (Calit2)

Resolved curation and user interface issues of the Neuroscience Information Framework (NIF) search engine

Guest Speaker, Supercomputing Conference 2009 Portland, OR

Biological Senior Seminar for Bioengineers November 2009

Biological Sciences Student Association (BSSA) Career Panel, La Jolla, CA

Topic: Data Visualization of Astronomy and Networking Analysis October 2009

UCIRA State of the Arts Conference November 2010

Topic: Visualization of the in-between route using GPS technology

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Rapid Prototyping, Storyboarding, Product Management, Iterative Design Cycle, Event Planning

Web Development, 3D Modeling, Electronic Design, Search Engine Optimization, Data Visualization

Languages: Java, HTML, CSS, XML, Matlab, Arduino, Processing

Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, Google Sketchup, COVISE, OpenCover, TORCS, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver

Fluent in English and Cantonese

ACTIVITIES & AFFILIATIONS

Vice President, Tzu Chi Collegiate Association, UCSD March 2008 – June 2011

Lead officer & member team of 50+ for collegiate chapter of Tzu Chi, a global volunteer organization (47 countries)

Special Events Intern, Associated Students: Concerts and Events, UCSD September 2008 – June 2011

Planning. marketing, and execution of quarterly concerts and special events held on UCSD campus

Member, Cognitive Science Student Association, International Partners Club, Hong Kong Student Union, Sixth College Arts

Committee, Clinton Global Initiative, sandCHI

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