Résumé
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Academic computing consulting experience at Stanford University.
- Over twenty years computer experience in academia and industry.
- Exceptional oral and written communications skills — able to convey information to both expert and non-expert audiences.
- Research and teaching experience in historical, linguistic, and scientific fields, including the use of technology for both research and teaching.
- Excellent information gathering and organizational abilities.
- Outstanding analysis, evaluation, and creative problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt quickly.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. (2006) - University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
Dissertation: "A Study of Expectations: Women in the Burgh of Aberdeen in the Later Middle Ages" (Department of History)
Used computer technology to extract, process, interrelate, and evaluate information from historical records. Wrote complex historical documents text and analysis database system with a high degree of intelligent automation, including interpretation and classification of personal identification phrases. Results enabled unprecedented analysis of source documents for Scottish medieval social history. Explained workings of database program to non-technical audience in dissertation.
A.B. (1987) - Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts
Majors: Physics and Medieval Studies
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Independent Academic Technology Consultant (May 2008 - Present)
Assist university faculty, staff, and students to identify and implement technology for research, collaboration, and teaching. Current and recent projects include installing and developing the Stanford Faculty Development & Diversity Office web site and troubleshooting, technical training, and consulting for the Stanford Psychology Department (http://psychology.stanford.edu/), Stanford Shared FACS Facility, and VPSA web sites. All four sites use the content management system Drupal.
Coordinator, Innovative Research Collaborations (Dec 2007 - Jun 2008)
Academic Technology Specialists Program, Stanford University, Stanford, California
Worked with Academic Technology Specialists (http://ats.stanford.edu/) to assist faculty to collaborate with other researchers at Stanford and around the world, primarily in the humanities and social sciences. Coordinated efforts to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, including tools and methodological approaches, across projects and disciplines. Contributed documentation and how-tos to Stanford Technology Commons (http://techcommons.stanford.edu/). Projects included the Human Spatial Dynamics Lab (http://spatialanthropology.stanford.edu/), the Cultural Heritage Resource (http://chr.stanford.edu/), and the Spatial History Network.
Independent Consultant (Nov 2004 - Nov 2007)
- Technical consultant (including database design, PHP, MySQL) for an online archaeological database (http://HeatherRoseJones.com/survivinggarments/).
- Technical consultant for an online art gallery (http://LambentGallery.co.uk/).
- Technical consultant for a retired engineer creating a 50th college reunion web site.
- Technical consultant for a retired teacher publishing a 50th college reunion book.
- Technical editor for Baby Names for Dummies by Margaret Rose (Wiley Publishing Inc., 2005).
Academic Technology Specialist (Mar 1999 - Aug 2000)
Department of Linguistics, Stanford University, Stanford, California
Assisted faculty and students (both graduate and undergraduate) with a variety of projects including searching and analyzing linguistic corpora (large collections of text), class web sites, online class discussion forums, and networked teaching and research databases and corpora (accessible across all three platforms used: Unix, Macintosh, and Windows). Managed major redesign of department web site, including supervision of student worker. Publicized and then trained faculty and students to use new and existing research and educational technologies via e-mail, web pages, group workshops, and individual consultations. Kept faculty and students informed of extra-departmental resources and training available to them. Evaluated hardware and software and made recommendations for individuals, department, and, working with other Academic Technology Specialists and Academic Computing staff, the university at large.
Software Consultant (Feb 1993 - 1999, Part-Time)
Language Centre, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
Designed and implemented software (in a networked environment) to record, analyze, and report use of Language Centre tape library.
Sub-Warden (Dec 1990 - Jul 1998, Part-Time)
Crombie-Johnston & Hillhead Halls, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
Member of wardenial team responsible for student welfare and discipline in a university residence hall.
Tutorial Assistant (Oct 1990 - Jan 1992, Part-Time)
Department of History, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
Taught small discussion groups for a second year course in Scottish history.
Laboratory Technician (Summer 1991)
Quantic Industries, San Carlos, California
Tested laser subsystem designs. Programmed automated test procedures using National Instruments LabVIEW software within weeks of hire, with no previous LabVIEW or significant laser experience.
Associate Engineer (Jul 1987 - Sep 1989 & Summer 1990)
Advanced Technology Systems, Space Division, Lockheed Missiles & Space Company, Sunnyvale, California
Executed computer simulations and presented results in meaningful formats. Organized and maintained accumulated simulation data for senior staff. Wrote computer programs to assist in the above tasks. Projects concerned aspects of space antenna research and development.
Physics Tutor (Sep 1986 - May 1987, Part-Time)
Physics Department, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts
Tutored first year undergraduate physics.
INDEPENDENT PROJECTS
Medieval Scotland Web Site (http://MedievalScotland.org/) (1996 - Present)
Designed and developed academic web site to disseminate reliable information to mainly amateur researchers. Topics covered include history, onomastics, language, literature, clothing, and other aspects of medieval Scotland. Wrote original articles covering various, mainly onomastic, subjects, including some with dynamic, database driven content.
Problem Names Project (http://MedievalScotland.org/problem/) (1996 - Present)
Director and editor of an ongoing volunteer project to counter popular misconceptions about the pre-1600 use of various names and naming practices. Coordinated, via the internet, research and editing of articles by various authors for publication on the world wide web.
Gaelic CALL (Oct 1989 - Jul 1996)
Developed prototype Computer Aided Language Learning (CALL) system to assist students learning Scottish Gaelic. Using multimedia technology, it included real time student interaction and intelligent skills monitoring. Instigated interest of University of Aberdeen Celtic Department in Gaelic CALL and informally consulted with them in their efforts to secure funding for a Gaelic CALL project.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AND FAMILIARITY
Operating Systems: Apple Macintosh, MS Windows, UNIX, MS DOS, VAX/VMS.
Languages: HTML, XHTML, CSS, PHP, Apple HyperCard/HyperTalk, Perl, AppleScript, FORTRAN, C, BASIC.
Specific Software: MySQL, Drupal, DreamWeaver, FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Office, BBEdit, Acrobat, EndNote.
Other: Experience and familiarity with various e-mail, web browser, and other internet applications; content management systems (CMS); online course management tools; networking; local and internet search; corpora; and general multimedia and educational technologies.
