Informatics - HCI-Focused Frontend / UX Developer

Spencer Dowd

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Education

Indiana University, Bloomington, IN May 2025

Luddy School of Info, Comp, Engin GPA: 3.25/4.00

B.S. Informatics, Cognate: Human Computer Interaction Design Technical Skills

Platforms: UNIX, MacOS, Microsoft Windows OS

Languages: Python, SQL, HTML, PHP

Tools: GitHub, Microsoft 365 Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe Premiere Database: Maria DB

Miscellaneous: Google Workspace, Canva

Projects

Tattoo Artist Application August 2024-Present

Capstone for Informatics B.S.

• Design an application for potential tattoo clients to connect with artists, creating a user-friendly profile system with filters for distance, style, and budget.

• Integrating Generative AI, build a customer management system style side for tattoo artists to showcase their portfolios, display tattoo education, book and track clients.

• Collaborating on a team of 4, using technical stuff PHP, HTML, Google API’s Ticketing System Enhancement

Class: Innovation for Impact

• Partnering with AFREP technicians to identify and resolve issues with their mountain base ticketing system.

• Conducted over a dozen interviews with stakeholders to gather insights and prioritize solutions. Social Engagement Application

Class: Use and Usabality

• Created a high-fidelity prototype aimed at increasing local social interactions for users.

• Designed user-friendly interfaces and implemented features, enhancing functionality by estimated 20% to help users reach daily goals and encourage social engagement.

Education and Commitment-Based Application

Class: Human Computer Interaction

• Designed and developed a high-fidelity app originally intended to assist individuals with insulin management.

• Achievement: Received "People's Choice" award through in-class voting for outstanding design and innovation. Work Experience

Topgolf, Fishers, IN May 2022 – August 2023

Server Food Runner

• Managed team operations during peak hours, ensuring excellent customer service, communicated effectively with team members and adapted to fast-paced transitions.

• Promoted to food runner shift lead within a month, demonstrating leadership and problem-solving skills. Student Involvement

Intramural Soccer Team September – November 2022

• Led the team to tournament victory while mentoring and strategizing with teammates.

• Awarded MVP for leadership and performance as a first-year student alongside graduate-level peers.

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