Hemal Gathani,
MS, CUA
Project Manager

Job at HFI

• Design high-level user interface architecture and navigation for the Web and GUI
• Support usability testing activities
• Perform expert reviews of Web sites and GUI applications
• Manage intake of projects, scheduling, delivery of work, and special needs
• Review designs for adherence to usability principles and good graphic design

Experience

Hemal has over 3 years of experience developing "usable" software and Web sites. He has a wide range of computer skills and has developed several applications from scratch. His involvement on projects has also included the management of technical requirements and resources. Hemal also has substantial experience in Contextual Inquiry, Usability Testing through various phases of the development cycle, heuristic evaluation of applications, and Information Architecture.

Prior to working in the IT sector, Hemal worked as a Production Engineer at Sphere Engineers Pvt. Ltd., where he played a key role in process development and quality improvement.

He began his career as an Industrial Engineer at Bharat Bijlee Ltd., where he designed several tools to optimize the manufacturing process for electrical motors.

Education

M.S. in Engineering Management — May 2003
USF College of Engineering, University of South Florida, Tampa FL

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering — June 2000
University of Mumbai, MH, India.

Favorite Project

Any project that demands a substantial challenge.

Areas of Interest

UIS Design, Contextual Inquiry, Internationalization

Hobbies and Special Interests

Loves watching and playing sports. His favorite sports are cricket and American Football. (Fan of Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
Special interest in gadgets and Technology.

Favorite Book

"The Magic of Thinking Big" by David Schwatz

Favorite Food

North Indian, Italian (Pizzas and Pastas), and Maharashtrian (Misal Pav and Kanda Bhaji)

Character

Friendly and fun loving with a "Never Say Die" attitude.

Truly international... from left, Thomas(Puerto Rico), David(Argentina), Me(India), Alex(Columbia), & Mike(US) @ Graduate Banquet, 2002.

Best pals since school days.

My car (Ferrari)...some day.

Trying knee board skating @ Key West, Florida.