Rex Kilian

Rex has a real passion for interactivity within the realm of Computer Science and is constantly seeking to bridge the gap between design and technology. He earned his Bachelor's of Science degree from Grove City College focusing on a split major of Business and Computer Systems Management. Then after spending 6 years in software development he decided to enter a graduate program at Duquesne University where he obtained a Master's of Science degree in Multimedia Technology. It was while enrolled in that program that he was introduced to the discipline of HCI and the Human-Computer Interaction Institute at CMU. His career experience includes development of E-Learning material, On-line Training content, and E-Commerce business applications. One area of specific interest is on-line location-based mapping applications which utilize geospacial data, satellite imagery, and topographical terrain data. He has also worked as a freelance developer of Computer Based Training CDs and interactive Museum Exhibit Kiosks. During that time he has worked for Educational Institutions, Telecommunications Companies, and the Rail Road Commerce Industry. It has been this development experience that has brought him to the realization of the importance of the user experience and the need for a user-centered design. Rex has also been a part of more than a dozen week long wilderness expeditions focused on leadership development in the roles of technical wilderness guide and trip leader.