Hi, I'm John, a web person
Currently exploring AI for web applications 🤖
I Started My Journey at Champlain College
Educational Web Experience Design: Instrumental in the design and implementation of an interactive web platform for a new museum exhibit hosted by the college. This project involved integrating interactive media and educational content to offer a dynamic and engaging online visitor experience.
Digital Branding and Outreach: Developed and executed digital marketing strategies, including the creation of compelling web graphics and interactive materials for college events. These efforts were aimed at effectively communicating the college's brand identity and engaging a broader audience through the website and social media channels.
Web Application Lifecycle Management: Managed the entire lifecycle of a key web application project, from initial conception to successful launch. Responsibilities included coordinating with cross-functional teams, overseeing project timelines, and ensuring the application's alignment with Champlain College's strategic goals and educational mission.
Vendor Relations and Integration: Oversaw collaborations with third-party vendors for specialized web components and services. This role involved ensuring seamless integration of external digital resources and maintaining consistent quality standards across all web-related projects and initiatives.
VR Training Tool Development: Collaboratively worked over two years on a team dedicated to developing the user experience for a virtual reality (VR) knee surgery training tool, focusing on immersive and interactive learning techniques.
Then Moved to RTX
Defense System Interface Design: Developed intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for complex defense systems at Raytheon, improving operational efficiency and reducing user error in high-stakes environments.
Stakeholder Engagement and Requirements Analysis: Collaborated closely with defense stakeholders to deeply understand their unique needs and challenges, ensuring the delivery of design solutions that precisely met operational requirements.
Rapid Prototyping and Testing: Skilled in the rapid creation of prototypes and mock-ups for advanced defense systems, facilitating quick iteration and feedback from military experts and technical teams.
User-Centered Design Research: Conducted in-depth research and analysis to understand the specific user behaviors and needs within the defense sector, ensuring that designs were both practical and effective in real-world scenarios.
Compliance with Defense Standards: Ensured all product designs adhered strictly to military standards and guidelines, including security, durability, and operational efficiency requirements.
Integration of Advanced Technologies: Specialized in incorporating cutting-edge technologies such as augmented reality, virtual reality, and AI into product designs, enhancing the capabilities and effectiveness of defense systems.
Innovative Problem Solving: Utilized a creative and analytical approach to tackle complex design challenges in the defense industry, resulting in innovative solutions that significantly improved system performance and user experience.
Some Freelance Projects
User Experience Design: Conceptualized and implemented user-centric designs for a variety of clients, enhancing usability and user satisfaction across multiple digital platforms.
Client Collaboration and Consultation: Partnered with clients to understand their vision and requirements, delivering tailored UX solutions that align with their business goals and user needs.
Wireframing and Prototyping: Created detailed wireframes and prototypes to visualize design concepts, facilitating effective client communication and iterative feedback.
User Research and Testing: Conducted comprehensive user research and usability testing to gather insights and inform design decisions, ensuring a data-driven approach to UX design.
Accessibility and Inclusion: Focused on designing accessible and inclusive user interfaces, adhering to WCAG guidelines and best practices.
Generative AI Development: Specialized in creating and implementing generative AI models for diverse applications, delivering innovative solutions that enhanced client projects with advanced machine learning and AI-driven content generation capabilities.
Custom Chatbot Development: Designed and deployed bespoke chatbots utilizing advanced AI algorithms, providing clients with tailored, interactive communication tools that enhanced customer engagement and streamlined service inquiries.
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― Work experience
Web Manager | Champlain College
August 2018 - August 2020
― Education
Champlain College
Master of Science in Product Design | 2018 - 2020
University of Vermont
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering | 2014 - 2018
― certifications
Google Cybersecurity
Google | 2023
Product Designer | RTX
September 2020 - Present