Resumé


David A. Joyner

(for phone number, please e-mail me at the above address)

Current Status: Full-Time Human-Centered Computing Ph.D. student at Georgia Tech

Relevant Capabilities

  • Training and experience with constructing and administering research experiments, including those with human subjects.
  • Training and professional experience in large-scale user interface software development.
  • Initiative and self-motivation to personally start, complete and maintain major projects.
  • Thorough dedication and excitement about research in the area of learning and educational technology.
  • Ability to function as part of a team, as well as ability to lead a team.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills to those of a variety of technical proficiency levels.
  • Excellent written communication skills, with experience and training in writing professional documents.

Technical Qualifications

  • Language proficiency in VB.NET, C#, C++, C, Java, Python, SmallTalk, HTML and OpenGL, and experience with PHP, JavaScript and MySQL.
  • Conceptual proficiency with Object-Oriented programming, MVC architecture, UML software organization, and other common development conventions.
  • System proficiency with all versions of Windows (3.1 through 7), and experience with Linux.

Education

  • Georgia Institute of Technology, August 2009 to Present
    • Ph.D. in Human-Centered Computing
    • Relevant Courses: Human-Centered Computing, Cognitive Models of Science and Technology, Introduction to Cognitive Science
    • Funded by a Graduate Research Assistantship investigating “Fostering Complex Systems Learning in Early Science Education”.
  • Georgia Institute of Technology, August 2008 to July 2009
    • Master’s of Science in Human-Computer Interaction
    • Relevant Courses: Comprehension in Dynamic Environments, Educational Applications of New Media, Principles of Teaching and Learning, Creativity and Cognition
  • Georgia Institute of Technology, August 2005 to August 2008
    • Bachelor’s of Science in Computer Science with High Honors
    • Certificate in Psychology (Social/Personality)
    • Relevant Courses: User Interface Design, User Interface Software and Evaluation, Educational Technology, Technical Communication, Social Psychology, Human Development, Personality Theory, Computer Graphics, Computer Animation

Research Experience

  • Georgia Institute of Technology, Co-Investigator, August 2009 - Present
    • “Fostering Complex Systems Learning in Early Science Education”
    • Developing and deploying a curricular suite and software tool for helping middle and high school students better learn and understand complex systems in biology and ecology.
    • Supervised by Investigators Dr. Ashok Goel and Dr. Spencer Rugaber.
  • Georgia Institute of Technology, Co-Investigator, August 2009 - Present
    • Implementing an interactive strategy game on a tangible tabletop interface.
    • Testing the game with various subjects in order to assess overall enjoyment compared to non-tabletop games; transfer between understanding of other games and the new game; and general enjoyment and understand of the tabletop interface.
    • Supervised by Investigators Dr. Ellen Do.
  • Georgia Institute of Technology, Co-Investigator, August 2008 - May 2009
    • Created, analyzed and tested Java version of standardized Introduction to Computer Science assessment test.
    • Supervised by Investigators Allison Tew and Dr. Mark Guzdial.
  • Georgia Institute of Technology, Co-Investigator, January 2008 - April 2008
    • “Investigating the Effects of Variously Moded Educational Materials on Learning”
    • Gathered requirements, administered experiment, analyzed data and prepared professional report.
    • Supervised by Principal Investigator, Doctor Jim Foley.

Work History

  • QOil, Atlanta, GA; Contract Work, June 2008 - December 2008
    • Designed, implemented and maintained a large-scale text parser and database loader for managing incoming data measurements from Atlanta- and Orlando-area buses.
  • Media Technology Solutions, Norcross, GA; Contract Work, May 2006 - May 2008
    • Independently designed, evaluated and implemented a full UI front-end for a hardware back-end.
    • Managed integration by an overseas team of UI front-end with low-level back-end.
    • Successfully assembled an effective demonstration for the National Association of Broadcasters’ 2007 convention, piquing clients’ interest.
  • Caffeine Nebula, Tucker, GA; Founder, January 2004 - Present
    • Founded, designed, implemented and maintained a popular social interest web site (CaffeineNebula.com).
  • Reading for Results, Tucker, GA; Web Design, January 2000 - Present
    • Designed, implemented and maintained an informational web site for a local speed reading company (ReadingForResults.com).