Anitha

Nathan

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Mississauga, Ontario

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Summary

Passionate professional with a creative edge, specializing in interactive coding, web design, e-commerce, and research. I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and creativity to elevate user experiences.

Additional Skills

Design

  • Created Wireframes
  • Interactive Prototypes
  • Usability Testing

Project Management

  • Bugeting
  • Creating Project Timelines
  • Facilitated Meetings

Technical Tools

  • Adobe Cloud
  • Arduino & Processing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Shopify
  • Unity
  • WordPress

Programming Languages

  • C# (Unity)
  • HTML & CSS
  • Javascript
  • PHP & MySQL

Achievements

Paper accepted at DRS2022 on the interaction design of the app developed for CH researchers.

Published a research paper about the application developed for researchers in the field of cultural heritage (CH) at MuseWeb2020.

Education

Interactive Media Management

Sheridan College/ September 2023 - April 2024

  • Mastered diverse new media skills, focusing on graphics, text, animation, audio, and video integration for web and mobile applications.
  • Developed expertise in creating interactive multimedia environments, utilizing industry best practices and technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, APIs, and responsive design.
  • Acquired proficiency in building immersive experiences, emphasizing usability, interactivity, and user experience (UX).

New Media

Toronto Metropolitan University/ September 2016 - April 2020

  • Integrating emerging technologies with artistic practice in the New Media program.
  • Utilized innovative facilities, including 3D modeling, AR/VR, CNC routers, laser cutters, and 3D printers.
  • Gained proficiency in Arduino, Processing, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and Adobe Cloud for wireframing, mockups, sketches, and immersive installations.

Experience

Interactive Media Management Program Tutor

Sheridan College/ Trafalgar, Ontario/ October 2023 - April 2024

  • Facilitated virtual drop-in group tutoring sessions and provided individual support to students for grasping weekly course content.
  • Completed a 10-hour training program on student learning methods and facilitation strategies.
  • Selected by faculty to support student success.
  • Assisted students in JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, Arduino & Canvas development.

Ecommerce Advisor

Digital Main Street/ Mosaic North America/ October 2022 - April 2023

  • Worked with small businesses to assist them in developing an ecommerce platform.
  • Trained businesses on digital marketing, cybersecurity, and ecommerce
  • Built or edited client's websites on Shopify, Lightspeed, Bookmark, or Square.
  • Recorded and edited ecommerce training material for new ecommerce advisors.

Web Designer

GIDSS Brampton, ON / May 2022 - September 2022

  • Redesigned and updated WordPress websites using Divi and Elementor.
  • Designed headers, icons, and posters using Illustrator and Canva.
  • Managed a team of volunteers to create visual assets for the websites.

Research & Teaching Assistant

The Synaesthetic Media Lab, Toronto, ON / Jan 2018 - September 2022

  • Aided in the design and development of an application that displays and catalogues artifacts for researchers in cultural heritage spaces.
  • Conducted user studies and collected user feedback.
  • Lead a team of interdisciplinary TMU students in research and design centered learning.
  • Guided students with creating circuits and coding using the Arduino software.
  • Developed team schedules, assigned roles/tasks to students based on their interests and experience, monitored team progress, and held weekly team meetings.
  • Collaborated with other leaders to enhance the student's learning experience and optimize their introductory experience in the field of technology

Operational Manager

TMU's New Media Shop: PopMatrix, Toronto, ON / Oct 2018 - Apr 2020

  • Organize and facilitate events to enable students display and sell their own artwork.
  • Assigned tasks to volunteers and coordinated with vendors to meet the vendors requirements.
  • Documented, managed, and analyzed profits and losses through Microsoft Excel.
  • Purchased and maintained event supplies and adhere to budgeting practices.