1830 Rushing Wood Drive, Madison, AL 35757

Phone (334) 332-3579 • E-mail Katie.nobles@gmail.com

Kathryn Nobles

Education

2008 - present   Auburn University                                      Auburn, AL

PhD, Computer Science (outreach)

2004 - 2007        Auburn University                                      Auburn, AL

Masters of Computer Science

n    Academic Virtual Advisor: Using Expert Systems as an Advising Tool

n    Areas: HCI, AI, Speech Recognition, Multimodal Interfaces, Usability

n    Advisor: Dr. Juan Gilbert

2000 - 2004        Auburn University                                      Auburn, AL

Bachelors of Science, Computer Science

2001 - 2003        Wallace Community College in Selma Clanton Extension

                        Clanton, AL

Summer classes

Professional experience

2009 - present   AEgis Technology Group                      Huntsville, AL

VV&A Engineer

n    Developing code for simulation testing

n    Analyzing simulation data

2009 - 2009        Applied Data Trends                             Huntsville, AL

Senior Scientist

n    Developing C++ code for a simulation project

n    HCI group representative.

2007 - 2009        Intergraph Corporation                            Madison, AL

Software Analyst

n    Developing MS Sharepoint webparts for knowledge management project.

n    Developing web applications in asp (.net)

2006 - 2007        Auburn University                                      Auburn, AL

Graduate Assistant

n    Webmaster for the Office of the Dean of Students

2004 - 2006        Auburn University                                      Auburn, AL

Graduate Assistant

n    Database Administrator for the Center of Diversity and Race Relations. Also acted as liaison between the Center and SIMUN. Organized events, designed brochures, booklets, apparel, other promotional items, and web sites.

2004 - 2007        Auburn University                                      Auburn, AL

Graduate Teaching Assistant

§  Instructed and graded multiple lab sections for ENGR 1110: Introduction to Software Engineering. This is the first class Software Engineering, Wireless Engineering and Computer Science students must take; ENGR 1110 depicts Software Engineering principles through the use of PHP, HTML, and UML in an XP environment. Also proctored midterms for all sections

2005 - 2007        Auburn University                                      Auburn, AL

Graduate Research Assistant

§  Incorporated conversational speech into existing spoken language bot intended to tutor physics. Maintained said bot and performed usability studies.  Also lead a team to produce the Broadening Participation in Computing webspace and portal. (Summers)

2001, 2002         Durbin Farms                                           Clanton, AL

Cashier, Sales Associate

§  Handled customer transactions and assisted customers with product questions.  Seasonal Work

Languages

Semi fluent in Spanish; have taken 5 semesters of Spanish language classes.

Programming Languages

Java, C/C++, PHP, MySQL, HTML, VXML, X+V, AIML, Assembly, Scheme, Perl, OpenGL, JavaScript, .Net (C#, ASP), Matlab, Scilab

Memberships

§  ACM, Human Centered Computing Lab

Extracurricular activities

2003-2005                 Southeastern Invitational Model United Nations (SIMUN)

§  Participated in the NCSC competition/conference in Washington D.C.

§  Executive Director (2004-2005) – in charge of all logistics concerning the conference, debates, and other events.

2002-2004                 Tau Beta Sigma

2001-2004                 Auburn University Marching Band

§  Flag Corps – Squad Leader (2003-2004)

 

References

 

Available upon request.