While at MIT, I received both Masters and Doctoral degrees at the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab. For my doctoral dissertation, I investigated interactive conversational techniques on a smart whiteboard involving bi-directional speaking and drawing. My Master's work entailed designing and creating the user interface to an autonomous robotic forklift. Echos of many of the ideas and interface elements in my masters work can be seen in modern autonomous vehicle interfaces, including at Waymo and Tesla. To read more about these projects, check out my Projects page.
During my tenure at MIT, I was advised by Randall Davis. As any of his students will be quick to tell you, Randy is a great adviser. His insights into research, its community, and publications have been invaluable to me as I've navigated through academia and my career. Randy is also a gifted teacher. I had the pleasure of sitting in on several of his lectures, and I can attest to his ability to make complex topics accessible to students. He is also a generous mentor, and I have benefited greatly from his advice and guidance over the years. I am grateful to Randy for his support and advice, and I am proud to count him among my mentors.