Background

I have a diverse background in computer science, engineering science, medicine, biochemistry and chemistry.

Doctor of Philosophy (2004– 2008)
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Computer Science Thesis: Visual Exploratory Analysis of Large Data Sets: Evaluation and Application

Master of Applied Science (2002– 2004)
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Engineering Science Thesis: Displaying Medical Laboratory Reports on Small Screens

Bachelor of Applied Science (1997 – 2001)
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Systems Option, Biomedical Engineering Stream
Engineering Science Thesis: From CZWeb to CZTalk: A Graphical Tool for Online Discussion

Bachelor of Science (1989 –1993)
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Combined Honours in Biochemistry and Chemistry
Chemistry Thesis: Excess Partial Molar Enthalpies of 1,2-Propanediol and Water in 1,2-Propanediol-Water Mixtures

Research

My current research focus is in the fields of information visualization and human-computer interaction. In addition to thesis work (M.A.Sc., and B.A.Sc.), I have spent four summers and a winter at industry research labs:

1. 2004: Developed a technique to visualizing html pages on small screens at Microsoft Research in Redmond, Washington, USA with the Visualization and Interaction for Business and Entertainment (VIBE) group.
2. 2005: Developed a scalable visualization for hundreds of line-graphs at the Agilent Laboratories in Palo Alto, California, USA with the System Biology group.
3. 2006/7: Developed a visualization tool for exploratory analysis of web session log data at Google Inc., Mountain View, California, USA with the Search Quality group.

In the past, I have done research in areas of chemistry (where I obtained my B.Sc.), and medicine.

Usability and Software Designer (2001-2004)

During my three years at Neoteric Technology Ltd, I designed and developed desktop and mobile applications for health care providers (physicians, nurses, and laboratory personnels).