J.

KEITH THOMSON
Belmont, CA 650.740.6206 jkeiththomson@gmail.com
Portfolio: www.jkeiththomson.com (password: ux15) linkedin.com/in/jkeiththomson

SENIOR INTERACTION / UX DESIGNER

Dynamic, versatile and award-winning Senior Interaction Designer and User Experience (UX) Designer
with significant experience and success designing and implementing user interfaces for complex web,
desktop and mobile applications. Leads qualitative research into user goals and desires to create simple
and elegant interfaces. Recognized for specialization in consumer home electronics apps, including audio
and video content consumption, multimedia content creation, home automation and online security. A
self-starter who thrives in collaborative, team-oriented environments. Innovative, resourceful and
proactive.
TECHNICAL SKILLS

Platforms: PC (Windows, OS X); Mobile (Android, iOS); Adobe (Flash, Air); Proprietary (Smart TVs
and set-top boxes)
Tools: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Balsamiq, Git, Jira, Confluence, Bugzilla
Languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C++
IDEs: Eclipse, Xcode, Visual Studio
AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Interaction Design User Experience Consumer Product Design User-Centered Design Wireframes
Ethnographic Research Software Development Persona Development Usability Testing
Process Management Team Collaboration Technical Proficiency
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WIMOBIA, Tracy, CA
Lead Interaction Designer, 2015-Present
Consulting for video streaming start-up (currently in stealth mode)
QUALCOMM CONNECTED EXPERIENCES, San Francisco, CA
Principal, User Experience, 2013-2015
Promoted Qualcomms infrastructure for Internet of Things through application and
documentation design for their AllPlay and AllJoyn frameworks, contributing to widespread
adoption of both platforms by audio content providers, connected speaker manufacturers and light
bulb manufacturers
Key Projects:
AllPlay Jukebox and AllPlay RadioAndroid and iOS apps that allow multiple users to stream music
to up to 10 AllPlay-enabled speakers from LAN or cloud-based streaming services
AllPlay Click SDK and Controller SDKsample apps and documentation for AllPlay SDKs
LuminaireAndroid app that emulates an AllJoyn-enabled LED light bulb
AllJoyn Lighting Services Sample AppsAndroid and iOS apps that demonstrate use of AllJoyn
Lighting Services API
Excelled as AllPlay Documentation Czarmanaged all documents for AllPlay SDKs, HDKs and CDKs
ORB NETWORKS, Oakland, CA
Vice President, User Experience, 2010-2013
Led user experience for consumer products in start-up environment; acquired by Qualcomm in 2013
Key Projects:
Android and iOS apps for remote control of Orbs Wi-Fi streaming hardware devices
Windows and OS X applications for Wi-Fi device setup and local media management
On-screen displays for television sets (Blu-ray device setup and music streaming)
Android prototype applications for home automation (control of HVAC, lights, and door locks)

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Belmont, CA 650.740.6206 jkeiththomson@gmail.com
Portfolio: www.jkeiththomson.com (password: ux15) linkedin.com/in/jkeiththomson
PHOTO BENTO, Sunnyvale, CA
Vice President, User Experience; Co-Founder, 2008-2010
Designed user experience for photo- and video-sharing service; acquired by Orb Networks in 2010
Key Projects:
Adobe Air apps for Windows and OS X to upload, manage and view photo libraries
Flash apps for viewing photos on TV sets, TV set-top boxes and connected picture frames
KALEIDESCAPE, Sunnyvale, CA
Vice President, User Experience, 2007
Directed user experience of high-end home media playback and storage system allowing users to
view and manage libraries of music and movies
WHITE SKY, San Mateo, CA
Vice President, User Experience, 2006-2007
Created user experience for ID Vault, a Windows-compatible USB thumb drive protecting consumers
against online identity theft by securely storing their login credentials
AVID TECHNOLOGY, Mountain View, CA
Director, User Experience Group, 2005-2006
Defined overall user experience strategy for $1B media company; reported to CTO
Hired and supervised interaction designers and visual designers
Created cross-divisional team of senior design managers to unify user experience across professional
and consumer video and audio products
Implemented user-centered design methods throughout the company
PINNACLE SYSTEMS, Mountain View, CA
Director of User Interface Design, 1996-2005
Directed user experience of all consumer video products
Led team of 2 interaction designers, 2 visual designers and 1 intern
Key Projects:
Designed UI for Pinnacle Studio, landmark Windows-based app that dominated home video editing
market with >$100M in annual sales, >10M copies shipped worldwide, and 4 consecutive Editors
Choice awards from PC Magazine
Managed UX team that designed media organizing and viewing applications for consuming content
on PC (using a mouse to control a two-foot UI) or on TV (using a remote to control a ten-foot UI)
Developed UI for kids video editing game jointly with LEGO Media; led software development team
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics

UC Berkeley Extension, Menlo Park, CA: Usability Engineering and User-Centered Design
Cooper U, San Francisco, CA: courses on interaction design and information design
Udacity, Mountain View, CA: nanodegree in Front-End Web Development (in progress)
VOLUNTEERISM

Webmaster, Marketing Co-Chair, San Jose Wind Symphony (sjws.org)

Board Member, Assistant Chief Umpire, Belmont-Redwood Shores Little League (brsll.org)