Cell: (951) 893-0849
Email: davidguido at gmail.com
Mail: 3982 Barton Creek Circle ~ Corona, Ca 92883

Objective
Analysis, design and implementation of innovative, visually-appealing user interface designs which bridge the chasm between highly sophisticated paradigms and non-technical consumers.
Strengths
Design ~ User Interface Design; User-Centered Design; User Experience (UX); Information Architecture (IA); Prototyping; Page Layout; Logos & Corporate Identity; Icon Construction.
Languages & Formats ~ HTML, XHTML & CSS; JavaScript & VBscript; XML & XSL; ASP & SHTML; WAP & WML
Personality
Creative ~ Ability to turn abstract ideas into creative designs and fluid interactions.
Organized ~ Obsessed with organization and detail.
Responsible ~ Proactive; Strength in planning, scheduling and carrying out assigned projects.
Motivated ~ Ability to establish rapport with others; A good team player as well as a leader.
Interests
Usability and Evaluation ~ Usability Engineering; Usability Testing; Task and User Modeling; Cognitive Models; Psychology of Design; User Studies and Research; Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
Interfaces, Tools and Architectures ~ Internet; Hypertext; Scripting; Multi-Media; 3D-Interfaces; Emerging Technologies; Digital Audio & Video Editing; Digital Art.
Development Issues ~ Requirements and Task Analysis; Prototyping; User Participation; Standards and Guidelines; Cross Cultural Issues; Global Interfaces; Social and Political Issues.
Related Experience
2002 ~ Present AVP Customer Experience ~ WaMu ~ Irvine, CA
My work at WaMu impacted the web experience of millions of online bankers every day. My most notable projects included the participation in a multi-million dollar corporate site redesign and the lead design position for an industry leading online account application, which required no offline process, has won multple awards and #1 ratings, and has driven over a billion dollars in business.
1999 ~ 2002 Founder & VP, Human Factors ~ theSupplyChain.com ~ Newport Beach, CA
Primary responsibilities include the identity, UI design, interactivity and usability of the company web site and its web-based products. Managed and coordinated efforts of developers and designers to create over a dozen web sites, countless amounts of marketing materials and a Microsoft .NET compliant web service infrastructure.
1997 ~ 2000 Human Factors Engineer ~ ObjectAutomation ~ Santa Ana, CA
Responsibilities include the "look and feel" of the control, visualization, history and alarming software suite as well as prototypes for future products. Coordinate design efforts for various product components to ensure overall product design integrity. Complete redesign of the corporate web site (replaced).
1996 ~ 97 Lead Web & Graphic Designer ~ Nemicron ~ Irvine, CA
Duties involve Art Direction, Project Management, and Prototyping. Coordinate design efforts for production of 14 interactive CD-Roms and 4 Web Sites.
1994 ~ 96 Interface Designer & Programmer ~ Alpha Systems Lab, Inc. ~ Irvine, CA
Security and automation software application design; encompassing the complete Software Life Cycle. User group survey identified at least 60% increase in usability as a result of new interface concepts.
1990 ~ 91 AutoCAD Engineer ~ GTEL - GTE ~ Thousand Oaks and Sacramento, CA
Assist GTE in the development of the California Network System (CALNET), a $109 Million dollar telecommunications infrastructure, creating hundreds of AutoCAD drawings.
Ongoing Various freelance jobs for Siemens, Motorola, Ingram Micro, Surrex Solutions, YesterdayLand, and Quest Software.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Computer Science and Graphic Design
California State University, Fullerton
Achieved 3.7 grade average and graduated with honors. Senior project consisted of a fully functional interactive program about my experience with the combination of these two majors, including a digital interactive portfolio and resume.

Portfolio and references available for review.

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