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Contact:
cratterman@msn.com
(513) 461-1697 |
Christian D. Ratterman
http://www.CRatterman.com |
Address:
P.O. Box 390926
Mountain View, CA 94039 |
COMPUTER SKILLS
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• Proficient in: ColdFusion, PHP, ASP, JSP, SQL, PL/SQL, HTML, ActionScript 1.0 & 2.0, CSS, XML, JAVA, JavaScript, VB Script |
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• Familiar with: C++, C#, Visual Basic, WDDX, .Net |
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Software
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• Database: Oracle 8i, MySQL, MSSQL, Access, Tupal and Domain oriented relational Calculus, QMF (QBE), File Maker Pro |
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•Platforms: Windows (95/98/2000/XP), Mac OS (8/9/X), Linux |
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•Applications: Macromedia Studio MX 2004, Adobe CS, Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Project, TOAD, Data Architect |
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INFORMATION MANAGEMENT & DESIGN
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• Project Management: Strong team leadership; wide breadth of domain knowledge; experience with corporate clients. |
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• Usability & User-Centric Design: Experience with user testing, user/work focused design, and Interaction development |
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EXPERIENCE
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) |
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| Civil Servant Computer Scientist with Ames Research Center |
February 2007 - Present |
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• Development lead for Constellation SR&QA Interum Systems |
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• Liaison to NASA Centers for CxPRACA design & implementation |
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| San Jose State University |
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| Senior Research Associate (NASA Ames Research Center) |
September 2005 - February 2007 |
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• Design software interfaces for application in space exploration |
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• Act as project manager on software for anomaly resolution |
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| NASA - ROBOTIC INTERFACE DESIGN |
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| HCII Capstone Project (NASA Ames Research Center) |
January 2005 - August 2005 |
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• Goal: Develop a generalize interface geared for in-situ re-tasking of future robots utilized in outer space. |
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FREELANCE APPLICATION DEVELOPER August 2004 - Present
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• Development of ACSARS - The NACRA Case Research Journals online case management system |
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• E-Therapy - Online Therapy Research (Miami University) |
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WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPER/PROGRAMMER/CONSULTANT
| Miami University MCIS A.R.E.A. 351, Oxford Ohio |
2001 - 2004 |
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• Web programmer focusing in dynamic database driven applications. |
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• Developed a wide range of applications for use as faculty tools in improving the classroom experience. |
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WEB SITE MASTER AND CONSULTANT FOR FUTURE WEB INITIATIVES
| COX Ohio Publishing |
June - August 2004 |
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• Managed Sites and developed new sections for four weekly papers, including The Oxford Press, The Fairfield Echo, The Western Star and the Pulse Journal. |
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•I was hired to develop a plan of action to help the weeklies move forward in their web presence. |
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PROJECT MANAGER
| Interactive Media Studies Capstone (Convergys Project), Oxford Ohio |
Fall Semester 2003 |
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• Led multidisciplinary team of 11 students from around the university to develop an internal online application for Convergys. |
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• Worked directly with multiple managers within Convergys to find and meet project needs. |
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TECHNICAL LEAD & HEAD PROGRAMMER
| Interactive Media Studies Capstone (The Circuit and CCCG Project), Oxford Ohio |
Fall Semester 2002 |
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• Led group of six programmers to design and build www.technologyworkforce.com. |
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• Worked closely with our clients, The Circuit & Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, Cincinnati Ohio. |
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• Acted as facilitator to join the work from the graphics, content, marketing and programming groups into a single deliverable. |
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EDUCATION
MASTERS OF HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION
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Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania - HCI Institute |
2004-Present |
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• This program provides practical experience in implementing interfaces centered on the users work and needs. |
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• Current GPA: 3.59/4.00 Expected Graduation: August 2005 |
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SCHOOL OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Focus: INTERACTIVE INFORMATION SYSTEMS
| Miami University, Oxford Ohio - Interdisciplinary Studies |
2000 - 2004 |
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• Interdisciplinary Bachelors degree in philosophy (B.Phil), focusing on Interactive Information Systems. |
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• Promotional Marketing Minor |
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• Final Cumulative GPA: 3.56/4.00 Graduation: May 2004. |
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HONORS AND AWARDS RECEIVED
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• NASA Johnson Space Center Group achievement Award for interim PRACA development |
April 2007 |
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• NASA Quality Leadership Forum Certificate of Appreciation |
March 2007 |
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• Jacqueline Wallace Prize |
May 2004 |
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• Roschman Grant for China |
September 2003 |
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• President's Distinguished Service Award |
March 2003 |
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• Parents Council Certificate of Merit |
March 2003 |
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