Emanuel de Rege's CV

EMANUEL A. DE REGE

Human-Computer Interaction including user needs requirements, user interface design, rapid prototyping and usability testing.
WWW site design, HTML and familiarity with CGI scripting and TCP/IP.
Software development using C, Lisp, Logo, Prolog, Turing, DOS, Object Oriented Programming and UNIX.
Systems analysis and design including layout of data flow and entity relationship diagrams using Excelerator.

1996: Honours Bachelor of Science, Computer Science Specialist
University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.

Emphasis on systems analysis and design, programming and Human-Computer Interaction.

1987: Human Services Administration Diploma
Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario.

Focus on Social Service Administration including infield placement at Associated Youth Services of Peel.

1995 - Present: Researcher, Dynamic Graphics Project (DGP), Collaborative Multimedia Research Group (CMRG), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.

Applied user interface design principles in redesigning and updating the DGP World Wide Web pages.
Utilized software visualization concepts, user interface design principles, and programming skills while writing interactive programs in LCSI's Microworlds Logo for a first year, university level Computer Literacy course.
Researched various topics and compiled a list of readings for the first year, university level Computer Literacy course.
Assisted in the testing of a prototype shared editor developed by CMRG's Collaborative Writing Project.
Applied knowledge of the software industry and HCI principles while conducting an in-depth study and evaluation of existing multimedia software packages for the MAD Project.

1994-1995 (Part-time): Computer Assistant, University of Toronto, Transitional Year Programme (TYP), Toronto, Ontario.

Provided hardware and software support to students using WordPerfect 6.0 for DOS on PCs at the TYP computer centre.
Acted as a resource to students completing an intensive pre-University preparation program, assisting them with writing and research skills.

1993-1994 (Part-time): Computer Sales Representative, Atman Computer Systems , Mississauga, Ontario.

Provided sales assistance to customers interested in purchasing IBM compatible PCs and related equipment.
Prepared quotations, processed sales orders, and handled cash sales transactions.
Responded to inquiries on hardware and software issues while dealing with clients on the phone, in the store and at trade shows.

1987-1990: Inside Sales Representative, Van-Terior Outfitters, Mississauga, Ontario.

Processed sales invoices and work orders in an expedient manner through the use of order entry, invoicing, spreadsheet and word processing software.
Handled inquiries about products and services, and thoroughly reviewed all avenues in order to resolve customer complaints and fill special orders.
Designed product packages which best suited customers' varying needs and budgets.
Exercised diplomacy and dependability while dealing with co-workers, small business owners and executive staff of large corporations.

1986-1987: Student Placement, Associated Youth Services of Peel, Mississauga, Ontario

Assisted Executive Director in the coordination of fifteen volunteer programs associated with Probation and Community Services of Peel.
Commended by the Executive Director for initiative and insight in evaluating Agency's computer system, modifying files and software, and providing user support, thereby improving the system's use.
Demonstrated leadership while managing a bi-monthly newsletter for volunteer program information.

Spring 1996: CSC209 Software Tools in Unix and C:

Emphasis on software development using the C programming language in the Unix environment including the use of programming tools such as debuggers and Unix tools such as C-Shell scripts.
Discussion of Internet facilities such as interprocess communication, networking and the World Wide Web.

Fall 1995: CSC494: Computer Science Fall Term Project
Supervised by Dr. R. M. Baecker, Department of Computer Science, University of Toronto.

Conducted preliminary research into existing virtual communities on the Internet.
Examined Internet-based communication mechanisms and their use.
Submitted a comprehensive report proposing a WWW site which would enable the sharing of course materials and ideas through the Internet.

Spring 1995: CSC318 The Design of Interactive Computational Media:

Covered various aspects of user-centred interface design.
Completed a multi-disciplinary team project involving: the design of an interactive user interface; the generation of several progress reports; and an oral presentation of the completed project.

Fall 1994: CSC428 Human Computer Interaction:

Focus on the User Interface Design lifecycle and the application of design concepts to a course project.
Completed the iterative design of a graphical user interface in four phases: User needs requirements, Task analysis, Interface design and prototyping, and Usability testing.

Other Courses :

Business of Software

Software:: Netscape 2.0, Macromedia Director, Hypercard, LCSI Microworlds, Excelerator, Adobe Photoshop, WordPerfect, Lotus 123, MS Word, Windows, Mac OS, DOS, and UNIX.
Languages:: Fluent in spoken Italian and working knowledge of French.
Other:: Member of TorCHI, local SIGCHI chapter of ACM.; Interests include: Hiking, canoeing, camping, international cuisine, and travelling.

Available upon request.

Last updated July 23rd, 1996.