About me
Shirin Shams
I am a passionate Human Computer Interaction researcher with 5 years of industry experience as a User Experience expert. My current research as Ph.D. candidate is on Human Centered Artificial intelligence (AI) and Robots at TU Clausthal. I also research on awareness in human interaction with Augmented Reality (AR). Previously I graduated from City, University of London, in (MSc.) Human-Computer Interaction Design. I have a background in software engineering which has truly helped me to reach a deep understanding of engineering processes. My mission is to enhance the quality of human interaction with technology.
Skills
* HCI Research: Current Research: Awareness in Human AI Collaboration, Augmented Reality remote Collaboration with shared 3D, and Human Robot Interaction
* User Research: Including: Observation, Focus Group, Task Analysis, Interview, Questionnaire, User Diary, Interaction Logins, Persona, User Journey, Requirement Engineering, Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis
* Interactive Design: Including: Design System, Sketch, Wireframe, Prototype, Storyboard, Creative Design, Information Architecture
* UX Evaluation: Including: User Testing (remote, collocated, moderate, unmoderated + think Aloud), Cognitive Walkthrough, Heuristic Walkthrough, Pluralistic Walkthrough, Competitive Analysis, A/B Testing, Tree Testing, 5 Sec Testing, Guerrilla Testing and Accessibility Audit (WCAG 2.0)
* Tools: Including: Balsamiq, Adobe XD, Figma, MAXQAD, SPSS, Optimal Workshop, Usabilityhub, Hotjar, Google Analytic, Firebase
* HCI Teaching: Serious Games, Cooperation Systems, UX Evaluation, User Research, UX Writing and Information Architecture
* Soft Skill: Adaptability with different range of people, Successful team leadership, Excellent verbal and written skills
Industry Experience
Jun 2020
GSS International
User Experience Manager
* Leading the team of redesigning of the 60 application and Alfa robot via a full detailed user centered approach.
Oct 2019
Sadad Electronic Payment
UX Researcher/Designer
* Conducting user testing & expert evaluation methods and analyzing the gathered data, qualitative and quantitative.
* Documenting and presenting the result of user researching, proposing practical solutions to the project managers.
Oct 2017
Fit Londoners
UX Designer
* Designing of an interactive screen, preparing wireframes and prototypes, making design system and UI Kit.
Education
Current
Ph.D. candidate in Human-Centred AI
TU Clausthal
* Current Teaching: Serious Game, Cooperation Systems, Master Thesis Supervision, Human AI Seminar
* Current Research: Awarness In Human AI Collaboration, Augmented Reality (AR) Remote Collaboration of Pair In A Virtual Seminar Room With Shared 3D, Human Robot Interaction
Nov 2017
M.Sc. Human-Computer Interaction Design
City, University of London
* Modules include: Interaction Design, Evaluating Interactive Systems, Information Architecture, Inclusive Design, Creativity in Design, Research Methods, Web Application Development, Cognition and Technologies
* Dissertation: Investigating Effective Persuasive Technologies for Computer-Based Learning Systems
Dec 2014
B.Eng. Computer-Software
Azad University, Tehran
* Modules include: Computer Graphics, Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Programming, Software Engineering, Computer Networks, Internet Engineering, Operating Systems, Computer Architecture
* Dissertation: Human-Computer Interaction and Context Awareness Systems
