Christian Ratterman
www.CRatterman.com
   
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cratterman@msn.com
(513) 461-1697
Christian D. Ratterman
http://www.CRatterman.com
Address:
P.O. Box 390926
Mountain View, CA 94039

COMPUTER SKILLS
Languages
• Proficient in: ColdFusion, PHP, ASP, JSP, SQL, PL/SQL, HTML, ActionScript 1.0 & 2.0, CSS, XML, JAVA, JavaScript, VB Script  
• Familiar with: C++, C#, Visual Basic, WDDX, .Net  

Software
• Database: Oracle 8i, MySQL, MSSQL, Access, Tupal and Domain oriented relational Calculus, QMF (QBE), File Maker Pro  
•Platforms: Windows (95/98/2000/XP), Mac OS (8/9/X), Linux  
•Applications: Macromedia Studio MX 2004, Adobe CS, Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Project, TOAD, Data Architect  

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT & DESIGN
• Project Management: Strong team leadership; wide breadth of domain knowledge; experience with corporate clients.  
• Usability & User-Centric Design: Experience with user testing, user/work focused design, and Interaction development  

EXPERIENCE
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)  
Civil Servant Computer Scientist with Ames Research Center February 2007 - Present
• Development lead for Constellation SR&QA Interum Systems  
• Liaison to NASA Centers for CxPRACA design & implementation  
San Jose State University  
Senior Research Associate (NASA Ames Research Center) September 2005 - February 2007
• Design software interfaces for application in space exploration  
• Act as project manager on software for anomaly resolution  
NASA - ROBOTIC INTERFACE DESIGN  
HCII Capstone Project (NASA Ames Research Center) January 2005 - August 2005
• Goal: Develop a generalize interface geared for in-situ re-tasking of future robots utilized in outer space.  
FREELANCE APPLICATION DEVELOPER August 2004 - Present
• Development of ACSARS - The NACRA Case Research Journals online case management system  
• E-Therapy - Online Therapy Research (Miami University)  
WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPER/PROGRAMMER/CONSULTANT
Miami University MCIS A.R.E.A. 351, Oxford Ohio 2001 - 2004
• Web programmer focusing in dynamic database driven applications.  
• Developed a wide range of applications for use as faculty tools in improving the classroom experience.  
WEB SITE MASTER AND CONSULTANT FOR FUTURE WEB INITIATIVES
COX Ohio Publishing June - August 2004
• Managed Sites and developed new sections for four weekly papers, including The Oxford Press, The Fairfield Echo, The Western Star and the Pulse Journal.  
•I was hired to develop a plan of action to help the weeklies move forward in their web presence.  
PROJECT MANAGER
Interactive Media Studies Capstone (Convergys Project), Oxford Ohio Fall Semester 2003
• Led multidisciplinary team of 11 students from around the university to develop an internal online application for Convergys.  
• Worked directly with multiple managers within Convergys to find and meet project needs.  
TECHNICAL LEAD & HEAD PROGRAMMER
Interactive Media Studies Capstone (The Circuit and CCCG Project), Oxford Ohio Fall Semester 2002
• Led group of six programmers to design and build www.technologyworkforce.com.  
• Worked closely with our clients, The Circuit & Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, Cincinnati Ohio.  
• Acted as facilitator to join the work from the graphics, content, marketing and programming groups into a single deliverable.  

EDUCATION
MASTERS OF HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania - HCI Institute 2004-Present
• This program provides practical experience in implementing interfaces centered on the users work and needs.  
• Current GPA: 3.59/4.00 Expected Graduation: August 2005  

SCHOOL OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Focus: INTERACTIVE INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Miami University, Oxford Ohio - Interdisciplinary Studies 2000 - 2004
• Interdisciplinary Bachelors degree in philosophy (B.Phil), focusing on Interactive Information Systems.  
• Promotional Marketing Minor  
• Final Cumulative GPA: 3.56/4.00 Graduation: May 2004.  

HONORS AND AWARDS RECEIVED
• NASA Johnson Space Center Group achievement Award for interim PRACA development April 2007
• NASA Quality Leadership Forum Certificate of Appreciation March 2007
• Jacqueline Wallace Prize May 2004
• Roschman Grant for China September 2003
• President's Distinguished Service Award March 2003
• Parents Council Certificate of Merit March 2003
   
 
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