-
Lead Usability Engineer
Bremen, Germany
May 2014 - Present (10 years 6 months)
I collaborate with researchers, programmers, and software engineers develop intuitive diagnostic and surgical software with the Fraunhofer Institute for Medical Image Computing (MEVIS).
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop comprehensive and effective medical software.
- Conduct usability studies of current software in clinical environments (OR, MRI, US, ECHO acquisition, image segmentation, etc)
- Develop wire framing for web based medical imaging tools
- Conduct site visits to gain deep insights surgical and clinical workflows
- Lead interviews with medical staff
- Participate in observations of surgical procedures (cardiac interventions, pre-op exploratory surgeries, lumpectomies, mastectomies)
- Collaborate with colleagues on projects ranging from patient centered platforms for cancer management & education to congenital heart defect surgical workflow and interaction design, to analysis and development of new platforms for patient record and image sharing amongst medical specialties
- Travel frequently throughout the EU & UK to analyze differences in medical workflow and procedures to enable increased workflow efficiency
-
Podium Presenter
Design of Medical Devices Conference EU
Delft, Netherlands
Oct 2013 - Oct 2013
Podium Presenter and Interactive Session Participant, presentation of thesis findings
-
Branch Manager and Product Consultant
Green Depot
Albany, NY
May 2009 - Oct 2010 (1 year 5 months)
• Provided expertise to clients about products and material applications for sustainable building
• Created compelling designs for showroom, product displays, showroom and billboard signage, and brand building
• Formed relationships with vendors, commercial and residential clients through in store sales, presentations, trade shows, and site visits
• Acted as company representative for media, events, and at USGBC green building charrette
• Completed graphics, wire framing, and action script for new company website
• Engaged customers with knowledge of sustainable building methods and products
-
Community Outreach Canvasser
New York Public Interest Research Group
Albany, NY
Jun 2008 - Aug 2008 (2 months)
• Increased public awarene1ss of climate change, energy efficiency, and renewable energy
• Gained legislative support for Greenhouse Gas Pollution Control Act (NYS Senate Bill 8390)
• Brought in most revenue of team within four weeks of employment
-
Project Assistant
Modern Arc Inc
Santa Monica, CA
2006 - 2007 (1 year)
Task Manager of restaurant project, selected and ordered samples, compiled estimates, reviewed floor plans
* Maintained office organization and inventory
* Contributed to design and editing of MAI catalogue
* Discussed product options and made recommendations to clients Speaking Engagements