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Reasons to work with us
Our proven process boosts the value of Web sites and other user interfaces.
- We quickly identify assets and problem sposts so you can take action
- Based on best practices and industry standards developed over a decade of hands-on experience
- Extensive experience with a broad variety of clients, including Fortune 50 corporations, internationally recognized media brands, associations, and sciences
- Industry-agnostic - our process applies to all industries and business sectors
- Learn as you go with our Collaborative Development model - we execute your project while training your internal staff
A hands-on user interface expert, Cia developed the widely disseminated Usable Times 5™ criteria for ranking computer screen effectiveness. The metric, based on her usability lab studies, focuses on user response to five factors consistently observed in the lab: Orientation, Permission, Interactivity, Relevance, and Speed. more>>
Brian Peterson is an experienced usability engineer and computer scientist, and co-developer of the Usable Times 5™ metric. Brian's background in programming logic, software development and other computer science topics makes him an asset to the development of Web site architectures, use cases, and interface design.
Kyle Kulakowski manages Interface Guru's usability lab and remote testing units. Kyle spearheaded the use of digital technologies for research data capture while tabulating live user tests. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona and the Walt Disney School of Business and brings to Guru his experience in the attractions industry.
Todd serves as project manager and project lead for complex engagements, leveraging considerable supervisory experience and an eye for detail. Todd also conducts research and analysis for final project deliverables, creates training materials, and conducts usability testing analysis. Todd is a graduate, magna cum laude, of Northern Arizona University, where he studied philosophy and political science. He earned a Master of Arts degree from Boston College and received a Lonergan Fellowship.
Sara serves as a technical writer, information architect and project lead for Interface Guru. She develops and edits presentations and workbooks on usability and information architecture. As information architect and project lead, Sara works hands-on and remotely with clients to ensure quality production of deliverables including information architecture and user interface design. She possesses a bachelor's degree in English and creative writing from the University of Arizona.
Alisha possesses a strong background in human resources and general operations. Her duties include management, legal issues, and insurance/bond management for Interface Guru’s projects.
Zoe serves as a technical writer and project lead for Interface Guru. Her background includes more than 10 years experience in writing for and working with the Web. She first started working in new media as a journalist for StarNet, the online presence of the Arizona Daily Star, in the 1990s and helped develop Interface Guru in its early years.
Larry Cummings is a veteran enterprise-level developer who started developing software for the Naval Research Lab at the age of 17, dabbled in Electrical Engineering and moved on to helping companies figure out how to use the Internet, with a notable stint at Web consulting pioneer USWeb. Over the past 15 years he has helped launch many successful Web products, as well as mobile application solutions combining entertainment, sports and mobile devices.
Sean Fitzpatrick is a pioneering New Media journalist and Internet strategy consultant. His background in journalism and understanding of business needs allow him to help clients create an optimal user experience while accomplishing the organization's goals. In 1995, he helped launch StarNet, the online presence for The Arizona Daily Star and one of the first 10 newspaper Web sites in the country. He specializes in cross-media workflow optimization.
Warner Onstine is a Web developer and author focusing on Open Source technologies and how to leverage them in a corporate environment. He is an industry veteran with more than 9 years of experience in Web development, currently focusing on Java and Groovy development. He currently works at VMS Inc. working on Web applications for marketing research companies. In the past he has worked at the University of Arizona on the Open Source financial system, Kuali, on Digital Library initiatives, non-profit associate Web sites and Business Process Management systems.
For Arizona-based businesses:
- Interface Guru is a DBA of Symbol Group, Inc., an Arizona “S” Corporation
- Certified Minority and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise
- Certified as Small Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Contact us to learn more about how usability testing and analysis, information architecture, user interface design, and usability training dramatically improve your Web site. , (520) 744-6911
