Collective Discovery ::: Converting ideas and concepts to web, print and process

 

It's not enough to just gather bits of  information and organize them. I strive to find the balance between users' goals, business needs, and technical complexity.

I want to find just the right method of presenting the information. It could be a public website or a private intranet. A process flowchart, data map or presentation. A magazine article, newsletter, book proposal or brochure.

My role on projects is as an information architect, or knowledge integration specialist. I do the reconnaissance, gather data, analyze findings, organize information, create the underlying architecture, and specify the user interface for the finished product. I document how the user interacts with a document, website or system, and create finished products that help people and organizations capture and share their knowledge and experience.

Let's work together to weave stories that articulate both process and information, while entertaining an audience.

Please contact me if you have any questions about my services or portfolio.

Above: I recently attended an event where a caricaturist was part of the entertainment. When she saw my incredibly curly hair, she insisted I visit her booth so she could draw it.  When I meet clients for the first time -- often at a local coffee shop -- I tell them to just look for the hair, as that's the easiest way to spot me!
 

 

education & professional certifications

MS Computer Science -- Stanford University, 1985

BS Electrical Engineering & Computer Science -- University of California, San Diego, 1980

American Society of Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Manager [#00846], 1995

 

professional affiliations

Member, American Society of Quality (ASQ) [#00411351]; Standing Review Board for Quality Press – book and software reviews of Program Management and Product Development/ Management materials
 
Member, Society of Women Engineers (SWE) [#S930720]; Speakers Bureau, Technical Paper Review Committee, Certificate of Merit Program Chairperson

Member, Mission San Jose Chamber of Commerce

Member, Fremont Chamber of Commerce


Member, American Association of University Women (AAUW)

Member, Math/Science Network

Member, Board of Directors, Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments, 1997-2000; Secretary (1998-1999), Vice President (2000)

Member, Steering Committee, Celebrate Fremont, 2005-06  

 

awards

Leadership Award, Hewlett-Packard - Received 1991

Outstanding Faculty Commendation, Ohlone College - Received 1995
 

"It has been my pleasure to work with Lisa as she completely overhauled our non-profit website, and as we continue to add additional functionality.

She is resourceful, professional, and easily maintains her sense of humor. She creates an environment that is simultaneously enthusiastic and efficient.

Most importantly, she is articulate about both process and specific decision parameters. With us, she interacts with people of varying sophistication with regards to implementing technology. I have found that not only does she work well with other developers, but also even the most novice decision-maker can feel comfortable and learn from her."

-- Jessica Margolin, member, Board of Directors, Fremont Education Foundation


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