Hello, I am

Otis Carmichael

Creator | Learner

Who am I ?

A Proud Waanyi Man, Living in Brisbane

I am interested in Human Computer Interactions as well as the influence of Aboriginal Ways of Thinking on Design.

Personal Info

  • Email : ocarm0809@gmail.com
  • Nation : Waanyi

My Passions

HCI Interaction

Exploring the behaviour of people with their technology.


User Experience Design

Creating products that address the core of the users needs.


Aboriginal Language Education

Utilising technology to reclaim our sovereignty through language.


My Resume

Expertise

2022 - Present

Designer

Working with the LDaCA Project to design their logo, promotional materials and support the design of their website.


2021

Data Analyst

Processed verbal language data into written form, cross referencing between numerous sources. This work was assisting researcher Mary Laughren on compiling the Waanyi dictionary.


2020 - 2021

Business Analyst

Worked within the Claims Technology team to support the implementation of business requirements to innovate the business and provide a better experience for customers.


2020 - 2021

Goorie Berrimpa Officer

As the Indigenous representative within the UQ Union, I worked to develop our community and promoted events and updates graphically through social media channels.

Education

2019 - Present

Bachelor of Information Technology

Graduating in 2023 from the University of Queensland, majoring in User Experience Design.


2014 - 2018

High School Degree

Graduated from Brisbane State High School as a Prefect, a First XI Footballer and Hip Hop Dancer.


2022

Mental Health First Aid

Trained to assess and respond to someone experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.


2021-2022

Chef Apprenticeship

Learned about the culinary and business domains of the food industry.

Skills

User Centered Design
Software Development (Java)
Front End Web Design (HTML, CSS, Javascript)
Backend Web Design (SQL, PHP, Python)
Video Editing (Premiere Pro, Hitfilm)

Languages

English
French (B1)

"He who wonders, commands destiny."

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