Hello

My name is Kevin. I like solving problems.
In short, I solve problems with internet applications that are simple, elegant and intuitive. In reality, I wear a lot of hats. From inception to roll-out, I am involved in every aspect of designing web applications. This includes eliciting and documenting requirements, designing processes and interfaces, managing project timelines and resources, testing and training end users on applications once deployed.

Specialties

  • Agile team management
  • Learning management system and online education development
  • Java/JavaScript web development environments
  • User experience design
  • Rational Unified Process certified

    • Case Study 1

    Learning Management System

    Need: An intuitive, easy-to-use Learning Management System which allows a course to be designed once and deployed to many class sections.
    Process: I spent time observing the course design process and worked with designers, instructors and students to understand their needs and priorities.
    Solution: A drag-and-drop user interface which mimics the post-it note method used in real-world design. Users create reusable learning objects which allow users to accomplish all functions in one place (submit, grade, discuss) and which can be reused across courses. When a course is marked as complete, it will be picked up and deployed anytime a matching section begins until a new edition is published.


    Case Study 2

    Mobile Site

    Need: Mobile-friendly version of course delivery system.
    Process: I did an analysis of creating a smart phone application vs creating a web site and decided that, given the skillsets of the team and the upkeep involved, a site was the right move. Next I came up with the list of essential features and started working on wireframes with the development team.
    Solution: Mobile web site, which users get automatically based on device and which works on various mobile browsers, with varying bells and whistles. Through this, users get course information (where, when, maps), grades and upcoming assignments.


    Jobs

    Download my resume

    FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY | Columbus, OH | Systems Analyst/Project Lead | 09.07-Present
  • Analyze and design enterprise software solutions.
  • Serve as Product Owner for a custom learning management system.
  • Work with clients and development teams to create web applications and interactive projects.
  • Manage client relationships and communication.
  • Conduct user testing.
  • Create use cases and perform testing.
  • Work with multimedia, HTML/CSS, Java and Flash/Flex development teams.

    • FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY | Columbus, OH | Multimedia Developer | 08.05-09.07
  • Served as Business Analyst for department, initiating projects and eliciting requirements from clients.
  • Managed client relationships and communication.
  • Created multimedia using Adobe Suite, including Flash (ActionScript 2 and 3).
  • Presenter at 2007 New Media Consortium Conference.

    • EASTON VIDEO PRODUCTIONS | Austintown, OH | Production Manager | 01.01-09.05
  • Handled all video production from shooting to delivery, including editing, DVD authoring and artwork.
  • Guided rebranding of demo materials and final products


    • Education

    YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY
  • Graduated Cum Laude in August 2004
  • Bachelor of Arts, English
  • Minor: Marketing

    • Continuing Education

    TRAINING ON:
  • User Interface Design
  • User Experience
  • Business Analyst-Project Management
  • Rational Unified Process
  • Branding
  • Color and Design Theory
  • Integrating Social Media
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    Should You Hire Me?

    Yeah, probably.

    Let's Talk

    Contact me at kevin.sturdevant|at|gmail.com

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