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Hari K. KhalsaWeb portfolio - http://kiwishark.net/portfolio |
408 836-8035 harik@cmu.edu Willing to relocate |
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OBJECTIVE |
Full-time employment creating user-centered technology and utilizing |
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my skills in interface design, evaluation and implementation |
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HCI SKILLS
Usability Analysis Contextual design, heuristic evaluation, think-aloud protocol, cognitive walkthrough, model human processor, GOMS
Design Process Personas, affinity diagramming, brainstorming and ideation, paper prototyping, storyboards
Design Research Contextual inquiry, observation, interviewing, focus groups, directed storytelling, competitive analysis
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Applications Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Flash, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, CVS, ClearCase, ClearQuest, DB2, DB2 Content Manager, WebSphere Application Server, Visual Basic
Languages Java, C/C++, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, XML, SQL, OpenGL, Actionscript
Platforms UNIX/AIX, Windows 98, 2000, NT, XP, Mac OS 9.x, X.x
MEMBERSHIPS
ACM SIGCHI, BayCHI Society of Women Engineers
HONORS
Tau Beta Pi Golden Key Honor Society
INTERESTS
Travel, scuba diving, yoga, web design, photography |
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EDUCATION |
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA |
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Master of Human-Computer Interaction |
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Expected graduation August 2005, GPA 3.9 |
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á Capstone project: Designing a multimodal interface for Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals to be used in the U.S. Navy á Courses in Interface and Interaction Design, HCI Methods, Software Architecture for UIs, Communication Design, Aesthetics and Design, Marketing, Ubiquitous Computing |
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University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA |
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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science |
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September 1998 - June 2002, Cum Laude, GPA 3.6 |
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á Courses in Engineering Psychology, Web Design and Engineering, Multimedia Design, Computer Graphics, Software System Design and Implementation, Databases, Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Theory of Computation, Object-Oriented Programming |
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IBM, San Jose, CA |
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EXPERIENCE |
Software Engineer / Technical Support Specialist |
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August 2002 Ð July 2004 |
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á Provided application-level engineering support for world-wide DB2 Content Manager customers |
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á Managed critical customer situations, maintained and restored customer satisfaction |
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á Led web-based technical support for the DB2 Content Manager portfolio of products á Provided training and assistance with tools and presented publishing and usage results to senior management monthly |
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á Obtained certifications in DB2 UDB Version 7.1 and DB2 Content Manager Version 8 |
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UC San Diego Computer Engineering Department, La Jolla, CA |
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Java Tutor and Discussion Leader |
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September 2000 Ð June 2002 |
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á Held office hours in computer labs and led weekly discussions |
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á Graded assignments and exams |
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á Maintained class web page |
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Raytheon, San Diego, CA |
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Software Engineer Intern |
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May 2001 Ð December 2001 |
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á Designed and developed software tools in C++ |
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á Performed ClearQuest administration |
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Cubic Transportation Systems, San Diego, CA |
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Software Engineer Intern |
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January 2000 Ð September 2000 |
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á Developed and tested software for a mass transit system |
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á Implemented an audio interface for the hearing-impaired |
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á Redesigned hot spot editing tool for ease of use |
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