Over the years, I have worked in multiple sectors, from small labs and start-ups to large technology companies. The product of my work has been an array of instruments and interfaces that that help people learn, perform, and connect through sound. I have experience working in interdisciplinary teams of diverse stake-holders posing new questions and creating innovative technologies. My research contributes to fundamental knowledge in the intersection of human computer interaction (HCI) and listening (e.g. sound, music).
Academic Research
I have experience conducting scientific and engineering research in colleges and universities.
| Entity | Project | Supervisor | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Socioneural Physiology Lab, Indiana University | A Brain-Computer Interface for Amatria | Greg Lewis | Aug 2020 – May 2021 |
| Brain Music Lab, Georgia Tech | Empathic Effects of Auditory Heartbeats | Grace Leslie | Aug 2018 – May 2020 |
| Sonification Lab, Georgia Tech | Solar System, Science Simulations | Bruce N. Walker | Aug 2016 – May 2018 |
| Robotic Musicianship Group, Georgia Tech | Insight, Robotic Arm, Brain Music | Gil Weinberg | Aug 2014 – May 2016 |
| IDMIL, McGill University | Sonification of Emotion & Gestures | Marcelo M. Wanderley | Aug 2011 – Dec 2013 |
| Physics Department, College of Wooster | Theoretical Particle Physics, SOC | Deva O’Neil & Don Jacobs | Sum 2008 & Sum 2010 |
Engineering & Industry
I have worked in innovative teams building novel technologies for multimedia & information perceptualization.
| Entity | Position | Supervisor | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reality Labs (Contract through Pinnacle Group) | Hardware UX Researcher III | Drs. Ahmad Zareei & Sarah Hopko | 2023 – Present |
| Microsoft Research (MSR) | Postdoc in Brain Computer Interfaces | Ivan Tashev | 2021 – 2023 |
| PhET Interactive Simulations | Accessibility Researcher & Designer | Emily B. Moore | 2017-2020 |
| Hop Labs | Sonic UX Developer | Ankur Kalra | 2017 |
| Microsoft Research (MSR) | CV & Accessibility Intern | Neel Joshi & Meredith Ringel Morris | 2016 |
| Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) | Cybersecurity Intern | Lee Lerner | 2014-2015 |
| Schulich School of Music | Livestream Engineer & Coordinator | George Massenberg & Richard King | 2012-2013 |
| Sennheiser Technology & Innovation Center | Virtual Acoustics Intern | Daniel Schlessinger & Veronique Larcher | 2012 |
Freelance Development & Consulting
I have provided auditory human-factors design and technology for small start-ups, conferences, and exploratory research teams.
| Entity | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Intellishot, LLC | Noxious Sounds Designer | 2019-2020 |
| ThinkNow, Inc. | Auditory UX Designer | 2019 |
| Office of Naval Research | Perceptualization Consultant | 2018-2019 |
| Facebook Research | Sonic Design Consultant | 2018 |
| Honeywell Turbo | Sonification Specialist | 2016-2017 |
| BKN25, MCM2013 | Website Developer | 2013-2014 |
| ELVIS Project | Software Developer | 2013 |