Resume of Robert T. Hsiung
Last updated: 8/28/2006
WORK EXPERIENCE
(9/2006 - present) Technology Specialist - Partners
In Health (Lesotho, Africa)
Infrastructure Building
- Consulted with clinicians, architects and infection control experts to access clinic needs and designed new facilities in remote mountainous areas.
- Created architectural drawings and detailed specifications
- Negotiated approvals from various Lesotho Government Ministries
- Contracted and supervised local building contractors at multiple sites
- Repaired existing non-functional solar equipment
- Specified and procured new solar equipment and diesel generators
- Upgraded shortwave radios
- Accessed feasibility of VSAT communications & began procurement
- Trained local personnel on the use and maintenance of all new systems.
Electronic Medical Records System
- Designed, developed, and rolled out a prototype HIV EMR and an MDR TB system based on the local projects' workflow and data needs.
- Trained and supervised doctors, nurses, data entry staff and administrators on use of the system.
- Collaborated with Boston-based informatics team on the development and implementation of next-generation EMR system.
- Developed protocols for field staff to ensure consistent and accurate data entry.
- Ensured complete data entry, and reconciled inconsistent entries.
- Built tools to generate reports for funding agencies.
- Analyzed clinical and research data for program monitoring and improvement, and to assist with academic publications.
Miscellaneous
- Negotiated fuel distribution deals with local vendors
- Negotiated vehicle rental deals with local drivers
- Assisted in set up monthly food distribution system
- Assisted in creating detailed protocols and forms for a wide variety of clinic functions
- Fulfilled all PIH graphic design needs in Lesotho
- Set up and maintained all IT systems
(11/2001 - 8/2006) Interactive Multimedia Designer/Producer
- New Media Productions (Cambridge, MA USA)
Disney’s World of English - Playmate Activity Set
- In charge of design and development of a set of educational,
interactive games based on World Family's proprietary Playmate platform
- Conceived of project and worked with a programmer in developing
specifications to add new levels of interactivity to the existing Playmate
platform. Worked with same programmer to help develop the associated database
management software. Used software to design and construct
the programs and database for all interactive games
- Lead a team of linguists in writing original material that
would take advantage of the new platform capabilities and complement the existing
Disney's World of English product line
- Art direction on the project - sketched initial layouts,
directed illustrators & graphic designers, worked with Disney for all
art approvals, worked with printers based in Asia
- Supervised all audio recording and editing, worked with
Disney Character voices for all approvals
- Led testing & quality control efforts
- Managed project scheduling & manpower allocation
Disney’s World of English - Leappads
- In charge of scheduling, budgeting, and conceptual design
of a set of 4 interactive books based on Leapfrog's proprietary platform
- Guided a team of linguists through the development of interactive
material that would work on the platform and complement the existing Disney's
World of English product line
- Art direction on the project - sketched layouts, directed
illustrators & graphic designer, worked with Disney for all art approvals,
worked with printers based in Asia
- Managed team of programmers new to the Leappad platform
in implementing the imbedded games and exercises using Leapfrog's proprietary
programming tools
- Supervised all audio recording and editing, worked with
Disney Character voices for all approvals
- Led extensive testing & quality control efforts in conjuction
with Disney and Leapfrog
Other Miscellaneous projects
- Overall product packaging redesign
- Guide material redesign
- Office management, etc
(11/2001 - 8/2006) Freelance Designer (US)
(10/1997 - 11/2001) Multimedia Project Director - Learning
Technologies (Taiwan) Ltd.
Disney’s World of English Website
- Layout, design, content creation, webmastering and marketing of first generation
site
- Managed a team of writers, designers and programmers on content development
and design of 2nd generation database-driven site
- Developed revenue from lead generation, e-commerce and advertising
- Adapted and maintained site for
Hong Kong market
- Managed coordination and adaptation of content for sharing with Japan
- Negotiated profit sharing deals with Disney Publishing and Disney Online
Zippy - English for Kids!
- Worked in a team to plan out the creation of an extensive, at-home, integrated,
English learning product for children
- Acted as Art Director for entire project - determined overall look and feel,
supervised packaging design
- Extensive interaction/training with Cambridge Linguistics team (Anne Dow
Assoc.)
- Brainstormed on book and video scripts
- Drew storyboards, produced and directed 11 music videos (in less than 2
weeks for under US$15k), supervised editing
- Co-wrote 6 of 11 original children’s songs, assisted vocal recording
- Designed the original structure and design layout of the
Zippy Website (still in use)
- Designed the template for the automated phone service lessons
- Designed the template for the monthly mailing and how it is integrated with
the other automated services
Zippy - English for Kids! CDROM package
- Overall design and planning 6 CDROM games included in Zippy product
- Single-handedly created all game concepts, linguistic content and graphic
user interfaces
- Managed project cost (under US$300k), schedule (about 2 years) and manpower
allocation (team of Taiwanese animators, designers and programmers)
- Supervised testing, quality control and revisions
Other Miscellaneous projects
- Managed an international team (4 different countries) in collaborative monthly
creation of Flash games for children
- Managed creation of Disney’s World of English sales presentation CDROM
- Worked in a team to script, direct, shoot, edit and/or produce several in-house
video productions including "Now You’re Talking!", 1999 ALE Yearbook,
JTS Sales Training Video, etc
- Planned montly events and activities for an island-wide 30,000+ member English
club: Actual Living English (ALE)
- Designed original structure and design layout of Disney’s
Magic English (DME) website (since changed significantly)
- Collaborated on structure and design layout of 2nd generation
(ALE) website (still in use)
- Vocal recordings for various website services and DME product
(9/1994 -10/1997) Freelance Design/Research/Misc. (Taiwan)
Design projects:
- Web pages - Walden Inc., Morrison Express,
C.A.P.T. (a non-profit org.), Dahon Folding
Bicycles
- CD booklets and artist promotional material - DSound Music, Bonita Inc.,
Klaxon Records, Crystal Records
- Corporate identity, logo, stationary and business cards - Walden Inc.,
Steele Enterprises, Chinatown Prod., Shandwick Inc., more..
- Product packaging, magazine ads, posters, DMs, catalogs, surveys, invitations,
banners, etc. (various clients)
Writing/Research projects:
- The 1996 & 1997 Taiwan Country Reports: "Investing, Licensing &
Trading Conditions Abroad (ILT)" -
The Economist Intelligence Unit Ltd. (EIU)
- Market research report on service in the computer industry in Taiwan -
International Data Corporation (IDC)
- Creative material for cable television program:"Go West" (Channel
‘V’) - Artone Productions Ltd.
- Treatment and script consultation for upcoming feature film: "Model
Minority"
Music
- Bass guitar and backing vocals in several bands including the M-9’s and
Feiwu.
- Independently recorded, released and marketed 2 CDs of original music which
sold several thousand copies in Taiwan and HK
Editing/Teaching
- Edited papers, film subtitles, business correspondence and application essays
for a diverse range of companies, individual professionals and graduate students
(too numerous to list)
- Designed curriculums for and taught a broad range of groups and individuals
in subjects including Math, Science, History and English
(9/1989 -9/1994) Design Engineer -
Foster-Miller Inc. , Design & Systems Integration Group - Robotics Division
(Waltham, MA USA)
Nuclear Power Plant Inspection Robot , US Dept. of Energy
- Wrote technical and cost proposals
- Managed project cost (US$500k) and manpower allocation
- Performed conceptual and detailed electro-mechanical design
- Supervised drafting, manufacturing and assembly personnel
- Oversaw quality control, testing and demonstration
- Wrote periodical and final reports, made oral presentations
Magnetically Levitated Train Preliminary Study , US Dept. of Transportation
- Worked in a team to develop conceptual design
- Optimized detailed propulsion/guidance coil design
- Wrote periodical and final reports
Miniature Internal Pipeline Inspection Vehicle , Gas Research Institute
- Designed key components
- Procured subcomponents, ssembled and tested robot
- Wrote periodical and final reports
Electric Vehicle Magnetic Signal Cancellation , US Dept. of Transportation
- Measured and analyzed vehicle magnetic signature and EMI
- Developed innovative active signature cancellation system
- Supervised measurement and testing staff
- Wrote periodical and final reports
(summer 1986, 87) - Computer Consultant
EDUCATION
SKILLS / ADDITIONAL INFO
Languages: fluent English, conversational Mandarin Chinese,
Software: Proficiency with a wide variety of layout, graphics, audio,
web, database, word processing, spreadsheet, CAD and analysis software
Programming: Coding experience in Basic, Pascal, HTML.
Understanding of C, Java, CSS, Flash, ASP, PHP
U.S. Patents:
# 5172639: "Cornering Pipe Traveller"
# Pending(?): "Active Magnetic Signature Cancellation System"
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE - 800M, 800L, 620V, GMAT - 750
References: available upon request
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