Education:
Candidate for M.A. in Digital Media Arts and Technology (Department of Telecommunication, MSU) [Cumulative G.P.A: 3.7]
B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering, University of Bombay.
Portfolio: http://www.vishaliyer.com
Work Experience:
Graduate Research Assistant- College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, MSU (Fall 2004- Present)
* Conduct Design Research for extending the U.S Army Corps of Engineers Natural Resource Management Gateway to Non-Corps audiences.
* Test hypotheses that will lead to the development of dynamic and interactive computer interfaces in resource-based recreation management.
* Prototype interfaces for elements in a Knowledge Management system that will serve a learning community centered on the Corps of Engineers Natural Resource Management Gateway.
Interaction Designer- Writing in Digital Environments, MSU
(Fall 2004- Present)
* Design and produce an asset based map creation tool for communities (using Google Maps.)
* Design and prototype a system for making writing practices visible and intelligible.
Web Developer Intern- Center for Geographic Information, State of Michigan (Fall 2004)
* Information Architect and Developer for CGI Intranet- included inventory management, notice boards and other administrative issues.
* Assist staff in software support.
Web Designer- Division of Engineering Computing Services, MSU (Summer 2004- Fall 2004)
* Information Architect, Graphic Designer, Web Designer for Office of the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies.
* Prototype Graphic design for Center for Nanostructured Biomimetric interfaces.
Web Designer- The Center for Advanced Study of International Development (CASID), MSU (Fall 2003- Summer 2004)
* Maintain CASID, OID and GATI websites.
* Troubleshoot and maintain computers at office and a lab the department maintained.
* Purchase Hardware and Software.
Intern- Theory 1to1, India (Spring 2002- Fall 2003)
* Develop content for interactive information touch-screen kiosks at commercial complexes and residential areas that gave information about various services and shops within the area.
* Develop content for interactive information touch-screen kiosks at ELECRAMA 2002 (An International exhibition of Electrical manufacturers) that gave visitors information available about the exhibition and the services available.
* Purchase/rent and set-up touch screen kiosks (at the above mentioned locations.)
* Worked as a part of the creative team in the start-up assisting in the entrepreneurial endeavors of the company.
Grad School Projects: (Partial list)
* Thesis (Fall 2005- Present)
Conducting research to design a toy (proof of concept) that will aid children in telling their own stories.
* Wine is... (Fall 2005)
Five fascinating stories from people whose lifestyles were impacted by wine in different ways - Culture, Love, Wisdom, Memory and Work.
* Plug- Envisioning Participatory Democracy (Fall 2005)
A system that would allow students to participate more effectively in the decision-making process within University settings.
* Learning systems for an asynchronous online course (Fall 2004)
Pre-production of a 'Learning system for an online course'. I conducted secondary research, ethnographic observation, interviews and focus groups as a part of the research.
Classes Taken:
Graduate: Interaction and Information Design, Design and Development of Media Project, Digital Rhetoric, Design Research, Interactive Media, Human Computer Interactions.
Undergraduate: Computer Networks, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Microprocessors, Digital Signal Processing, Operating Systems, Systems Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Organization, Object Oriented Programming, Computer Graphics, Discreet Structures, Logic Circuits, Business Data Processing.
Design Tools (Only Intermediate-Advanced skill set shown)
Operating Systems: Windows, MAC
Graphics: Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, Freehand
Interactive Prototyping/Web: Flash/ ActionScript, HTML (GoLive/ Dreamweaver), CSS, JavaScript,PHP, ASP.
Programming: C, C++
Databases: MySQL, SQL Server
Achievements:
All India merit holder in Computer Science (Top 0.1%)
All India merit holder in Mathematics (Top 0.1%)
Event Head for VISTA-2001: An Inter-collegiate Technical Festival
HRD team leader- Association of Computer Technocrats (2000-2001)
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