Design Management

Dean Lazar

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EDUCATION

Master of Science, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 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, University 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

EXPERIENCE

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, ZUVE, Evanston, IL 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 June

Student consultant, Miller Electric, 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, Regen INC., 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

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Intern for the VP of Construction, Turnberry 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

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• Group facilitator, SolidWorks’ Green Team, Concord, MA 2010

• Officer, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, Gainesville, FL 2006-2008

• USAA National Collegiate Computer Science Award Winner 2006

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