YAN ZHU
*** *. ***** ***. *** ***, Chicago *****
413-***-**** abnifr@r.postjobfree.com www.yzhu.net
EDUCATION
Master of Educational Technology, Dec 2009 (expected) GPA: 3.97/4.0 2007-present
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
• Designed and developed interactive web-based content and assessment for e-learning using Flash, Dreamweaver,
and Web 2.0.
• Member of a graduate research group for “Comparison of On-line Synchronous Learning Environments”.
• Explored the use of various technologies to create online learning resources: Second Life, Wiki, blog.
• Designed and built a cooking Tutoring System, Flash games and applications for educational purposes.
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science, May 2005 GPA: Top 5% 2001-2005
Huaiyin Teacher’s College, Huaian, China
• Designed and developed a tutoring system for the faculty in Computer Science Department to teach C Language.
• Built various resource management applications using DELPHI, such as Hotel Management System and Library
Management System.
• Worked as a mathematics tutor for a 10th grade student.
EXPERIENCE
Interaction Designer Intern, Applications User Experience Group June-Aug 2008, June 2009-present
Oracle Corporation, Redwood Shores, CA
• Produce wireframes in Visio and create interactive prototype using Flash for Predicted Worker Performance and
Attrition product for HCM team.
• Created prototype for HCM mobile app using JDeveloper. Prototype was used in a usability test with customers at
Oracle Open World 2009.
• Created Talent Review and Organization Chart demo using Flash and Dreamweaver for the keynote session at
Oracle Open World 2009.
• Designed and created interactive prototypes using Dreamweaver and Javascript for admin customization project.
Prototype was used in user studies conducted with customers.
• Produced wireframes in Visio for Flex Field Setup project. Participated in presentations to the development team.
• Designed and prototyped a number of Flash components for HCM applications.
• Assisted as a data logger for the Talent Review user study conducted in the Oracle Usability labs.
• Studied the Oracle User Interface guidelines for application design.
Instructional Technology Consultant, Office of Information Technology Jan 2008-May 2009
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
• Assisted faculty to design online interactive activities and prepare instructional content for online delivery (course
website, presentations, assessments, audio, and video) and explored emerging instructional technologies.
• Provided training, consulting, trouble shooting and technical support to faculty on various technologies for online
learning including LMS Blackboard, Wiki, blogging tools, Camtasia, podcasting, i-Movie, and Photoshop.
• Developed and updated documentation for using instructional technologies.
Computer Teacher 2005-2007
Huaiyin Vocational Education Center, Huai’an, China
• Taught the following classes to high school students who would major in Computer Science: QBasic, networking,
website design, and basic computer skills.
• Managed high school computer lab, resolved hardware and network problems, trained teachers and students in
various software packages.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• Programming: QBasic, C, C++, ActionScript, HTML, XML, JavaScript, CSS
• Database: SQL Server
• Software: Flash, Dreamweaver, JDeveloper, Photoshop, Visio, Camtasia, Movie-maker, i-Movie, Audacity.
• Fluent in Mandarin.