Travis Kent

Human Factors/User Experience Researcher

I am currently working on my doctorate in Experimental Psychology with a focus on Human Factors from the University of Kentucky. My academic research focuses on augmented reality, usability, and aesthetics. I completed a one year contract position as a User Experience Research Assistant at X, formerly known as Google[x]. There I worked on a number of projects at various stages alongside fellow UX researchers, designers, and engineers. At X, I was able to learn how to work in a fast paced, multidisciplinary environment that demanded flexibility and efficiency. I look forward to gaining more experience as I work towards my Ph.D. Please view my research page for an overview of my academic research and of course, feel free to contact me or download my resume.

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Education

  • August 2013 - Present

    University of Kentucky

    Ph.D. Experimental Psychology

    Human Factors Psychology
    Studied and conducted research in the field of Human Factors Psychology with a focus on usability, virtual and augmented reality, and aesthetics.

  • August 2009 - December 2011

    University of Central Florida

    B.S. in Psychology with Honors

    Honors thesis: Effects of Input Modality and Expertise on Workload and Video Game Performance

Professional Experience

  • January 2015 - December 2015

    X, FORMALLY KNOWN AS GOOGLE[X]

    User Experience Research Assistant

    Created study plans, surveys, and interview scripts to conduct rapid usability studies impacting software and hardware design decisions on various projects such as Google Cardboard.

    Identified major work roles, mapped out work role process flows, and created personas for Google Glass based on infield observation, interview, and brainstorming findings.

    Worked with visual design team during Google [x] rebranding effort to determine user’s attitudes toward new logo, company name, and other brand attributes.

    Concisely conveyed results to an interdisciplinary team of UX and industrial designers, engineers, and director-level leads.

  • August 2013 - Present

    University of Kenucky

    Graduate Research Assistant

    Conducted end to end scholarly research in the areas of Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, and Human Technology Interaction. Specifically with focus on usability, Augmented/Virtual Reality, design, and aesthetics.

Skills

Methods:

  • Use case development
  • Individual and contextual interviews
  • Survey development
  • Usability testing
  • Cognitive walkthroughs
  • Persona development
  • Task analysis

    • Data Analysis

  • ANOVA & MANOVA
  • Factor Analysis
  • T-Tests
  • Linear/Logistic Regression
  • Chi-Square Tests

    • Professional Affiliations

    • University of Kentucky Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Student Chapter

      President

    • Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

      Student Affiliate

    • ACM Special Interest Group, Computer Human Interaction

      Student Affiliate

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    travismkent@gmail.com - Lexington, KY.

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