I just finished my master’s degree in Communication, Culture, and Technology (CCT) at Georgetown, where I also work full-time as a systems administrator. My academic work these days revolves around human-computer interaction – specifically, interface design and usability, with forays into computer science and social network analysis (which helps to guide user-centered design). I hope to enter the UX world at the career level very soon. Lately, my research interest has been virtual world software, on which I wrote my thesis earlier this year.
My undergraduate background is in media and politics. I was fascinated with how new media was employed to bring about massive changes in public opinion — specifically, though, what is it that makes one platform more successful than another? This eventually led me to discover my love for user interface design. CCT was a means for me to transition from a more humanities-based perspective to something more scientific, with a solid grounding in quantitative methodologies. CCT was an excellent choice because of its interdisciplinarity: it appreciates what students from diverse backgrounds bring to the table, and it allows one to really put together an amazingly customized course of study. With my engineering mindset, I’ve already been able to apply skills I developed at CCT to projects and problems at work.
Throughout these pages you’ll find descriptions of my interests and skills, examples of my work, and some reflections. If after reading you think I’d be a good fit for your company, please don’t hesitate to get in touch; I’m actively looking for a new place to continue my career!
