Steve Fadden
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Biography
Background
I've had the opportunity to contribute to different aspects of technology research and design in various settings, from industry (Google, Salesforce, Dell, Intel, Peoplesoft, Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems), to academia (Landmark College, Marlboro College Graduate Center, George Mason University), and consulting (Booz Allen Hamilton).
Current Research
For my industry work, I study how people learn, use, make decisions with, and accomplish their work with technology, especially in cloud computing, software development, and analytics. Past research has included consumer and business technologies, education and professional development systems, and tools to support decision-making in specialized domains (e.g. aviation, security, defense, intelligence analysis).
Other Research
Past work engagements include client-focused consulting, professional development, and system assessments to promote decision-making, performance, and learning. Management experiences include developing business and research strategy, leading diverse consulting teams with budgetary responsibility over multiple departments, and managing a nonprofit consulting group with a grant- and client-funded portfolio.
Education
- Ph.D. Engineering Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- A.M. Cognitive Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- B.S. Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst