Computer Science Management

DEEPTI CHITTAMURU

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EDUCATION University of Pennsylvania, Annenberg School of Communication

SEP 10 MAY 15

PhD. Communication

Focus: ICT4D, Health Communication

University of California Berkeley, School of Information

Masters. Information Management and Systems (MIMS)

SEP 07 AUG 09

Focus: HCI, ICT4D

CGPA: 3.83/4.00

Andhra University, GITAM College of Engineering

B.Tech. Computer Science and Systems Engineering

SEP 02 MAY 06

Focus: Computer Science

Distinction

RESEARCH Researcher (IN COLLABORATION WITH) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY JUN 10 AUG 10

Designed and deployed an experiment with Kurtis Heimerl (PhD. Candidate, CS, UCB) that employed

EXPERIENCE

non random participant selection and a control group to study the effects of a multiple mice computer

interface (Meta Mouse) on children s learning abilities and collaborative behavior in rural India.

Conducted baseline unstructured interviews with teachers, students, school administrators, etc

Graduate Student Researcher UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY MAY 09 AUG 09

Conducted needs and usability assessment of a Voice Based Online Community (Avaaj Otalo) with Prof.

Tapan Parikh. Used qualitative research methods like rapid ethnography to understand the influence of

social, cultural and political forces on the usage of Voice Based Online Community in rural India. Elicited

needs, discovered behaviors to be supported and features to be added to Avaaj Otalo.

Graduate Student Researcher UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY MAY 08 MAY 09

Evaluated the usability of mobile phone based learning games (MILLEE) with Prof. John Canny. Elicited

personas and scenarios for mobile phone based learning in the daily lives of rural children. Conducted

interviews and participant observation to gain insight into social, cultural and political aspects of their

learning and play environments.

Avaaj Otalo A Case Study of Voice Based Social Media in Rural India (CHI 2010, Awarded Best Paper)

SELECTED

An Exploratory Study of Unsupervised Mobile Learning in Rural India (CHI 2010, Awarded Hon ble Mention)

PAPERS

MILLEE Social Dynamics of Mobile Phone Use Amongst Children in Rural India (Master s Thesis)

Needs and Usability Assessment (UCB) Qualitative Research Methods (UCB)

COURSES

User Interface Design and Development (UCB) Quantitative Research Methods (UPENN)

Designing Rural Computing Applications (UCB) Research & Eval. For Comm. Campaigns (UPENN)

Introduction To Statistics (UPENN)

Information Visualization (UCB)

WhtWhnWhr A Visualization of Events in Both Space and Time (SP 08)

SELECTED

aAqua Visualization of an Online Community of Farmers in Rural India (SP 08)

PROJECTS

UCWise Redesigning an Online Learning System at the CS department of UC Berkeley (FL 07)

Lulan An exercise in redefining a brand (FL 08)

Annenberg full tuition scholarship and an additional annual stipend of ~$24,000 for 5 yeas (2010)

AWARDS &

Berkeley International Office Scholarship (2008)

HONORS

School of Information Graduate Fellowship (2007)

Awarded fellowships by every university (UCB, CMU, TAMU) applied to for MS (2007)

CODE: UI: HTML, CSS

SKILLS

Other: Java, C, C PL/SQL

Platforms: Windows, Unix, Linux

DESIGN: Qualitative: User Experience Research, User Diaries, Interviews, Focus Groups,

Participant Observation, Rapid Ethnography

Quantitative: Usability Testing/Evaluation, Card Sorting, Surveys

Other: Scenarios, Personas, Needs Assessment

LANGUAGES: English, Kannada, Tamil, Hindi and Telugu

MANAGEMENT: Agile Software Development Methodology, Product Management Skills

OTHER Program Manager Intern INTEL (CONTRACTOR FROM DIREM MARKETING SERVICES) FEB 10 MAY 10

Inform design of information and communication technology solutions for e governance challenges like

EXPERIENCE

the MGNREGA program. Manage pilot deployment for these proposed solutions in rural India and write

white papers about the same. Liaise with state and central government officials to bring the Govt. of

India onboard and obtain their support for implementation of these technology solutions.

Technology Research Intern BASIX NOV 09 FEB 10

Conducting a needs assessment study with the social performance management team in BASIX. The

study s objective was to inform the design of a technology enabled process that delivers financial

services to BASIX customers in rural India. Research methods like document analysis, interviewing and

participant observation of employees and customers were employed.

Product Management Intern LITHIUM TECHNOLOGIES JUN 08 AUG 08

Conducted a user needs assessment for their new product offering, Analytics . Created visualizations

for large data sets to highlight insightful patterns hidden in the data

Quality Lead COMPUTER SCIENCE CORPORATION INDIA Pvt. Ltd. JUN 06 J UN 07

Helped senior management gain a better understanding of the reasons for the ineffectiveness of the

standard QA methods, practiced across CSC, at their India facility. Suggested changes to the QA

processes to suit the cultural context, reducing UAT errors by approx. 20%.

Lead Team Member ONENESS UNIVERSITY MAR 94 SEP 99

One of the six member lead team that managed the Institution in its start up phase, under the

guidance of the founder. Gave public speeches to audiences of thousand plus members at a time.

Conducted Self Help/Development workshops for groups of greater than hundred people. Setup

centers in different parts of India to disseminate the philosophy of the Institution.

OTHER Member, Graduate Student Council SEP 10 MAY 11

ANNENBERG SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

ACTIVITIES

Elected to represent student interests to the school administration, provide student feedback regarding

matters such as hiring new faculty and curriculum and co organize social events hosted by the school.

Student Representative, Academic Affairs Committee DEC 07 MAY 09

SCHOOL OF INFORMATION, UC BERKELEY

Elected to represent the students in the Academic Affairs Committee. Provide student feedback

regarding matters such as hiring new faculty, curriculum, etc.

Chairperson, Social Service/Recreation Committee AUG 06 JUN 07

COMPUTER SCIENCE CORPORATION INDIA Pvt. Ltd.

Successfully led a team of employees with decades more of experience in the IT industry. Conducted

health awareness and vocational training camps in a village adopted by CSC

President, Computer Science Student Association DEC 04 APR 06

GITAM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, ANDHRA UNIVERSITY

First female student in the college to hold this position. Helped setup a cell for industry institute

interaction to facilitate collaboration between the college and the IT industry.

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