About Nicholas
I am an HCI Researcher and AI-Learning Experience Designer with a deep interdisciplinary foundation spanning Cognitive Science, Computer Science, and Industrial Design. My focus is on translating academic research and technical constraints into actionable, human-centered learning systems.
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology
Master's of Industrial Design (HCI Focus) • May 2026
Thesis: Developed an AI-powered sketching application using a scaffolded approach to support users in learning sketching techniques and developing their creative skills, combining new technologies with traditional practices.
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science (Minor: Psychology) • May 2021
Experience
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Georgia Tech College of Computing • Jan 2023 – May 2025
- Designed and refined instructional materials to facilitate concept mastery spanning Computer Science, Psychology, and Neuroscience cohorts (Introduction to Cognitive Science).
- Consistently translated academic research into actionable learning and delivered key learning techniques to 30+ students.
- Analyzed student performance data to iterate on curriculum design and improve learning outcomes.
Graduate Student Internship
Georgia Tech University Housing • May 2023 – Sep 2023
- Synthesized complex stakeholder needs into actionable design requirements for physical and digital signage, improving navigational experiences.
- Led a team of 7 undergraduate students and allocated resources across multiple facilities for maximum impact.
Product Support Rep 1
Fidelity Information Services (FIS) • May 2021 – July 2022
- Communicated critical financial data and trade status updates to high-profile clients, including CME and NASDAQ.
- Employed data visualizations using Microsoft Power BI to optimize internal reporting workflows.