I am originally from Costa Rica, and a Master in Human-Computer Interaction (MHCI) from Carnegie
Mellon University. I have a BS. in Computer Science from Universidad de Costa Rica. I am currently taking graphic design classes at Universidad Creativa. I worked as a software engineer and as User Experience Designer. I believe that one’s experience with technology can be improved through a designers’s ingenuity, entrepreneurial spirit, and more importantly, by understanding and anticipating the needs, desires and reactions of the user.
My research interests are focused mainly on making computers easier and friendlier to use. I am also interested in researching specific topics such as privacy in ubiquitous computing, mobile services for different lifestyles, building trust in online communities and leveraging the knowledge of crowds in PeopleClouds and crowdsourcing.
My professional interests are to strengthen the area of interaction, to design tools that truly meet users’ needs, and to create innovative, user-friendly programs.
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