 | American Psychological Association | |
|---|---|---|
 | Usability Professionals Association | |
 | Human Factors & Ergonomics Society | |
Created company that combines hardware and software design with user needs and market acceptance. Specialties are: ergonomic design, computer-human interface, training and matching market niches.
Founded company that applied systematic method for developing ergonomics, multimedia training, and documentation. Designed a wide range of high tech hardware and software for over 300 clients.
Partnered to build international company located in the US, UK, and Canada. Wrote business plan, operational plan, and pro forma financials to obtain investor funding. Performed as Chief Of Staff to jump-start this educational initiative that places private sector funds into K-12 schools for the purpose of enhancing technology in the classroom.
Conceived systematic method for developing ergonomics and multimedia training programs while at Bell Labs. Methods are now in common practice. Conducted several usability studies for high tech products.
Ergonomically designed several hardware and software products including work on the initial concepts for "Windows" and "Icons" under contract with Xerox PARC and the "mouse" with Stanford Research Institute.
Developed and wrote military standard for technical training in all government programs (MIL STD 1476). Managed 100 person staff to develop major multimedia training programs for U.S. Military. Also wrote military standard for Human Factors for all government programs (MIL STD 1472).
Designed equipment for Gerber Scientific, manufacturer of computerized sign making machines. Identified new market niches and ergonomically designed product to ensure market acceptance. Set up previously untapped distribution channel that focused on a particular niche market.
Initiated software company for Unix based computer manufacturer. Designed screens, product packaging, and training documents that won national design award.
Published over 300 technical papers, documents and magazine articles pertaining to ergonomics, training, and high technology products. Keynote speaker at several national conventions.