About Me
A little bit about me...
I am a passionate UX/UI Designer crafting delightful experiences that change users lives. The technology industry is destined to focus on exceptional user experiences just as much as powerful engineering, and I am ready to answer the call. My innate design abilities and education in computer science have combined to make me a unique designer who understands technical issues just as well as usability ones. I can't wait to tackle exciting and challenging usability problems that face our industry. Want to create the future? I am ready to learn and conquer with like-minded people who want to push the future of user experiences.
My favorite activities:
- Riding Bikes
- Skateboarding with my buds
- Snowboarding in Tahoe
- Listening to Music & going to shows
- Movies (especially the trailers)
My favorite foods:
- Pizza
- Burritos
- Tacos (taco truck style)
- Indian Food (of all kinds)
- Thai Food
Portfolio
Tendril [Codename: Cirrus] IN PROGRESS
Notice This project is still in progress, I will add media and links soon.
Computer Science Senior Project Sponsored by Tendril, Inc.
Goal: Create useful and interesting Mobile Applications utilizing the Tendril API.
Role: Developer/Designer/Project Owner (Everyone on the project shares many roles)
Technologies Used:
- Java (Android Development)
- REST APIs
- OAuth
- Rally for Project Management
- Maven
- Github (view the project here!)
Pixie
A short and simple web application for hosting photos. Main goal of this class assignment was to exercise software engineering best practices including iteration planning, standup meetings, version control systems, and effective group collaboration.
Highlights:
- Java development
- Google App Engine
- SVN version control with Google Code hosting
- Logo + UI work
- CSS/JS
Super Polygon Trap
During a jam-packed 5-week class on Mobile Interfaces, we were assigned to develop a mobile application. We decided to make an adaptation of the popular game Super-Fill-Up on Reddit. I decided to go classic arcade-retro style graphics for Super Polygon Trap.
Highlights:
- Xcode and iOS 4 Development
- Working on a game is challenging, rewarding, and fun
- Visual Design: Logo + UI
OnCamp.us
A proof of concept - Building a mobile web application for finding new and interesting events on campus. The application generated unique event QR codes that event organizers could include on print outs. Concept to creation was driven by User Centered Design methods such as contextual interviews and user walkthrough testing.
Highlights:
- User Centered Design Methods
- Built on Google App Engine
- Used jQuery Mobile Framework
- User testing and feedback
Motion & Video
I've done some Motion Graphics work in the past, and I hope to do more in the future. Click the images above to see the videos!
(All work done in Adobe AfterEffects.)
References
(via LinkedIn)
"Tyler is quite simply, a badass. I encourage you to read through my other recommendations, and know I do not say that lightly. I would hire him immediately to perform one (or more simultaneously) of the many core functions of my company from technology, product, design, creative, marketing, etc. This guy is a genius, hire him, don't hesitate."
Damon Berger, Co-Founder at Disrupt/Group
"Tyler was great to work with, a quick learner, smart, focused and definitely got stuff done. He'd be an asset to any company, and we'd definitely hire him again!"
Jim Louderback, CEO - Revision3
"Tyler has an excellent eye for modern web application design aesthetic and product development. I really enjoyed working with him, and hope to work again in the near future! :)"
Joey Primiani, Co-Founder - Backplane
"Tyler is a dedicated, hard-working, capable guy who goes the extra mile. I really enjoyed working with Tyler, and hope to do so again in the future."
Jay Adelson, Chairman & Founder - Revision3
"I had the opportunity to work with Tyler during my time at Revision3. He is a great guy to work with, dedicate, smart and sees thing through."
Kelly Sutton, Founder - Layervault
Experience
I've held a number of interesting jobs over the years, and look forward to adding to this list.
Specialist, Apple Store Twenty Ninth Street, Boulder; Sept 2010-Jan 2011
As an Apple Store Specialist, I took pride in spreading the joy and wonder of Apple products through amazing customer interactions. I also worked in the back of house doing inventory control and operations work. It was a challenging and rewarding experience working for Apple retail.
Web Intern, Revision3, San Francisco; 2008-2009
My role at Revision3 evolved many times during my stay. As a web intern, I designed front page promos, dynamic web advertisements and helped in the website redesign process. I utilized many social networking tools to market and connect with viewers across the web. I also wrote and starred in short, fun advertisements for sponsors. (If you spent some time looking through the archives, there are plenty of shots of my face!
Video Production, Bedrock Wine Co. Sonoma; Summer 2007
I was referred by a successful web designer to shoot and produce some podcasts for a small winery in Sonoma, CA. I filmed, produced, and edited all of the videos/podcasts for Bedrock’s web site. I also maintained all of the web sites media assets.
Counselor, Windells Ski & Snowboard Camp, Mt Hood; Summer 2006
I spent a number of summers at Windell's Summer Camp and had the opportunity to work there for an entire summer in high school. It was an incredible experience that I will always carry with me. I dream of going back to "The Funnest Place on Earth!"
Skills
I've been known as a jack of all trades, but most of all I get things done.
Product & Design
- Concepts/Ideas
- Wireframes/Paper Prototypes
- Mockups
- Detailed Asset Creation
- Logo Design
- Typography
- Layout
- User Testing
- Various Usability Methods
Software
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- AfterEffects
- Final Cut Studio
- Git/GitHub
- Eclipse
- vim
Programming Languages
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- Java
- Python
- C++
- XML
Education
A foundation in Design, and a capstone in Software Engineering and Human Centered Computing
University of Colorado at Boulder
Bachelors of Science: Computer Science with a focus in Human Centered Computing.
Graduating May 2012