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National Instruments | Senior Interaction Designer
01/2014 - Present | Austin, TX
- + Working with a multi-disciplined team to establish the framework for the next-generation, web-based version of LabVIEW
- + Establishing consistent guidelines for use throughout the application
- + Mentoring junior designers and interns
RetailMeNot | UX Designer
06/2013 - 11/2013 | Austin, TX
- + Architected upgrades to internal software through extensive shadowing and contextual inquiries
- + Worked with development teams on new initiatives including in-store shopping, geo-fencing/geo-location and app-based social networking
Karmaloop | UX Consultant
03/2013 - 05/2013 | Boston, MA
- + Streamlined buying experience across all channels (web, mobile, etc.) through user research, on-site testing and fusion with ecommerce best practices
- + Planned for future releases by analyzing current trends, competitors and emerging technologies
UPromise/Sallie Mae | Senior Web Architect
10/2011 - 02/2013 | Newton, MA
- + Actively advanced brand objectives for the Sallie Mae and Upromise brands through a positive, engaging user experience across all channels (web, mobile, etc.)
- + Anticipated future business requirements through aggressive user testing and research
- + Worked as lead designer to codify usability standards and practices as the organization grows
Oracle USA | Senior Interaction Designer
09/2005 - 10/2011 | Redwood City, CA
- + Functioned as a lead designer on multiple high-profile projects within the financials space, including Expense Reporting, Fixed Assets Management, Accounts Payable and Procurement
- + Responsible for working with management and engineers to create a technically feasible, aesthetically pleasing work space for ERP customers
- + Wrote and reviewed design patterns/components to improve consistency across applications
- + Worked on porting ERP software to mobile devices
Projekt 202 | UX Designer
05/2004 - 09/2005 | Austin, TX
- + Planned/designed the underlying architecture, work flow and layout for software packages
- + Supervised off-site user testing and analyzed results
Skylist (Datran Media) | Account Manager
10/2002 - 12/2003 | Austin, TX
- + Responsibilities included data management, marketing strategies, communication with major ISPs and working with software programmers on system upgrades
- + Wrote/edited technical manual for proprietary software
HCI Institute | Interaction Designer
05/2001 - 05/2002 | Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
- + Proposed and executed designs for low-impedance communication alert tool for DARPA
- + Set up, reviewed and coded user testing results
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