Biography
Cara is originally from Mid West America but has enjoyed worked in both USA and Australia over the last 10+ years. Her academic background focuses on cognitive psychology and human factors, completing her PhD at the University of Queensland (St Lucia) where she was a IPRS scholarship recipient. Her strengths are in applying human-centred design methodologies for purposes of development, evaluation and performance benchmarking. Qualifications include formal training in human factors, applying User Experience (UX) research techniques within industry settings, and executing research programs in areas that include remote collaboration, critical care, first generation interfaces, and workforce productivity.
Achievements and Awards
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2009-2012
International Postgraduate Research Scholarship
The University of Queensland
Current Roles
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Research Scientist, Data 61
Supports the Digiscape Future Science Platform by leading research in Human Factors and User Experience -
Postdoctoral Fellow, Data 61
Supports the Digiscape Future Science Platform with research in Human Factors and User Experience
Academic Qualifications
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2014
Doctorate of Philosophy
The University of Queensland -
2005
Masters, Human Factors Psychology
George Mason University (Virginia, USA)
Professional Experiences
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2015-2017
Product Designer
Monsanto Corporation -
2009-2012
Postgraduate Researcher, School of Psychology
The University of Queensland -
2008-2008
Usability Engineer
Microsoft Corporation -
2005-2007
Research Scientist
CSIRO