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Nathan A. Sonnenfeld

ABOUT ME

Human Factors Analyst

EDUCATION
Human Factors M.S. (2017)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | 3.86 CGPA

HIGHLIGHTS

Human Factors Psychology B.S. (2015)

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

EXPERIENCE
Human Factors Research Assistant (Fall 2013 Present)
Game-based Education & Advanced Research Simulations (GEARS) Laboratory
Analyze user behavior, interaction, & experience with virtual systems for
design, training, & education applications.
Coordinate with faculty & senior researchers; manage research teams (3-5
undergraduate students) for original research
Author on over 24 conference proceedings papers & presentations, grant
proposal writer and/or editor for
Applied Behavior & Cognitive Science, Research Design, Statistical
Analysis, Data Visualization, Grant Writing, Dissemination, Teamwork.
Research Psychologist Intern (Summer 2016)
Quantum Improvements Consulting
Planning, execution, & evaluation of human performance research in
support of defense, government, & industry clients through research
assessment, data analytics, & human factors engineering.
Assisted with client projects & writing government grant proposals.
Laboratory Coordinator (Student) (Fall 2014 Spring 2016)
Multi-Disciplinary Bioengineering Laboratory (MDBL)
Managed research teams of 3-15 undergraduate & graduate students, while
assisting with marketing for the MDBL and university bioengineering
programs, and performing laboratory manager duties.
Directly supported procurement of $10,000 in funding for undergraduate
research in MDBL.
Executive Council; President (Fall 2013 Present)
Various Student Non-Profit Organizations, ERAU
Founder of 2 academic non-profit student organizations.
President of 3 academic non-profit student organizations for 1 year or longer;
hosting regular meetings & events with audiences & attendees of up to 45
students, faculty, and guests.
Executive Council (Secretary, Vice President, President) for the Human
Factors & Ergonomics Society (HFES) student chapter collaboratively
managing operations and scheduling events for up to 30 active members for 3
consecutive years

I care most about the impact of SYSTEM DESIGN

upon TRAINING & EDUCATION outcomes for
USERS in VIRTUAL ENVIROMENTS.
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March 1, 1992
USA
3 Years
Any

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RESEARCHER: $20,000+ funding

acquired on research teams 2014-2016,
8+ grant proposals written/edited, CoI+ on 4 funded multi-year research
programs since 2014
PROFESSIONAL: Author of 20+
conference papers & presentations,
invited lecturer, & professional of 5+
professional organizations.

LEADER: Founding & leading small

research teams & organizations
consecutively since 2013.

SKILLS
- RESEARCH Data Analysis
Experimental Design
Data Collection
Writing & Editing
Data Visualization
Public Speaking
- HF/E METHODS Physiology
Anthropometry
Biomechanics
Task Analysis
System Evaluation
Survey Development
Modeling & Simulation
Requirements Dev.
- UX/UI User Research
Personas / Scenarios
Usability Testing
Prototyping
- SOFTWARE IBM SPSS
Arena Simulation
Axure
GIMP / Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
MS Office

Nathan Sonnenfeld | Human Factors Analyst