Dean Lazar
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E D UCAT IO N
Master of Science, N orthwestern University, Evanston, I L 2010
Program: Engineering Design and Innovation
• Focused on human-centered design, including iterative ethnographic research and rapid prototyping
• GPA: 3.93 / 4.0
• GRE: Math 800 Verbal 660
Bachelor of Science, U niversity of Florida, Gainesville, FL 2008
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Minor: Business Administration
• 100% of education funded through the Bright Futures Academic Scholarship program
• GPA: 3.66 / 4.0
E XPER I E NCE
Intern, User Experience Design, SolidWorks, Concord, MA 2010
• Designing the user interface and functionality of several aspects of SolidWorks 3D modeling software
• Constructing user testing outlines, identifying valuable participants, and leading multiple test
sessions
• Harnessing design thinking to iteratively create wireframes and high fidelity mockups of user
interfaces
• Creating interactive prototypes with Flash Catalyst that are used for user testing and specifications
• Using excellent communication skills to both lead and collaborate on multidisciplinary group projects
• Storyboarding and script writing for a series of promotional videos
CLASS PROJECTS
Co-founder, Interaction Design/Program Management Lead, Z UVE, Evanston, I L 2010
• Worked with a cross-functional team to found ZUVE, a web 2.0 ethics training company
• Conducted extensive ethnographic research to segment the market and determine user and customer
needs
• Designed a system that engages users and provides a simple and informative interface for
administrators
• Developed a comprehensive business plan and launched the company in J une
Student consultant, M i ller Elect ric, Appleton, WI 2010
• Used principles of human centered design to renovate Miller’s MIG welder interface
• Simplified the navigation by crafting an intuitive interface that cleanly presents available features
• Created a strong product platform from which product family differentiation is simple and cheap
Student consultant, R egen I NC., San Francisco, CA 2009
• Designed a solar powered hands-free music player and communications device for snow sports
enthusiasts
• Performed exhaustive user research on target users and employed various ideation techniques
• Engaged in rapid prototyping and user testing in order to tailor the product to user needs
• Created a simple and intuitive design that is compatible with existing snow sports equipment
O T H ER EXPER I E NCE
Intern for the VP of Construction, T u rnber ry Associates, Aventura, FL 2007
• Worked with cross-functional teams from architecture, project management, and construction
• Analyzed and evaluated work processes for quality and safety
• Prepared and presented written report on data gathered and compiled from multiple subcontractors
• Learned negotiation skills, setting deadlines and reading floor plans in meetings with subcontractors
• Gained skills in interpersonal communication and conflict management
ACT I V I T I ES AND HONORS
• Group facilitator, SolidWorks’ Green Team, Concord, MA 2010
• Officer, T au Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, Gainesville, FL 2006-2008
• USAA National Collegiate Computer Science Award Winner 2006