Education
Publications
Teaching Experience
Software Engineering Experience
- University of Colorado at Boulder
- Combined PhD in Computer Science and Cognitive Science: Anticipated May 2019
- Thesis: "Developing software engineers: Investigating the influence of a Computer Science capstone on professional identity formation"
- Advisor: Professor Tamara Sumner
- Defended December 11, 2018
- Advisor: Professor Tamara Sumner
- Thesis: "Developing software engineers: Investigating the influence of a Computer Science capstone on professional identity formation"
- Master of Science in Computer Science: May 2018
- Certificate of Software Engineering: December 2014
- Honors:
- Graduate School Dissertation Completion Fellowship, Fall 2018
- Computer Science Departmental Summer Research Fellowship, Summer 2017
- Ralph J. Slutz Student Excellence Award, October 2017
- Combined PhD in Computer Science and Cognitive Science: Anticipated May 2019
- University of Texas at San Antonio
- Master of Science in Management of Technology: 2010
- Colorado School of Mines
- Master of Science in Mathematical and Computer Sciences: 2004
- Thesis: "Machine Learning Applied to Human Motion and Behavior Analysis"
- Adviser: Dr. Michael Colagrosso
- Brigham Young University
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, 2002
Publications
- Peer Reviewed
- Parker, R. (in review) "Multiple Planes of Concern: A study of computer science professional identity formation through changes in participation-based concerns." Journal of Computer Science Education (CSE).
- Parker, R. (2018) "Who I am becoming, now: Toward a computer science professional identity instrument." Frontiers in Education (FIE), San Jose, California.
- Parker, R. (2018) "Interest-based capstone team formation." Capstone Design Conference (CDC), Rochester, New York.
- Parker, R. (2018) "Developing Software Engineers: A study of professionalization in a CS Senior Capstone." Student Research Competition, 2nd Place - Graduate, ACM Special Interest Group in Computer Science Education (SIGCSE), Baltimore, Maryland.
- Parker, R. (2017) "Studying Professional Identity in Software Engineering." Doctoral Consortium at International Computing Education Research (ICER) conference, Tacoma, Washington.
- Parker, R. (2017) "How do you feel: Affective expressions from Computer Science senior capstone students." Learning and Teaching in Computing and Engineering (LaTiCE), Hong Kong, IEEE.
- Fan, Z., Herrick, J. E., Saltzman, R., Matteis, C., Yudina, A., Nocella, N., Crawford, E., Parker, R., and Van Zee, J. (2017) "Measurement of Soil Color: A Comparison Between Smartphone Camera and the Munsell Color Charts." Soil Science Society of America Journal 81:1139-1146. doi:10.2136/sssaj2017.01.0009.
- Parker, R. (2016) "Promoting engagement of women students in the CS capstone project." Rocky Mountain Celebration of Women in Computing (RMCWiC), Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Parker, R. (2016) "Student perceptions of success in Computer Science senior capstone projects." ACM Special Interest Group in Computer Science Education (SIGCSE), Memphis, Tennessee.
- Parker, R., Hoff, W., Norton, A., Lee, J., & Colagrosso, M. (2005) "Activity identification and visualization." Pattern Recognition in Information Systems (PRIS).
- Parker, R. (in review) "Multiple Planes of Concern: A study of computer science professional identity formation through changes in participation-based concerns." Journal of Computer Science Education (CSE).
- Additional Publications
- Parker, R. (2017) "Investigating professional identity formation during undergraduate CS education through communities of practice." Dissertation Proposal, University of Colorado. Boulder.
- Parker, R. (2017) "Developing software engineers: Professional identity formation during undergraduate education." Human-Centered Computing Comprehensive Exam, University of Colorado, Boulder.
- Parker, R., Cauley, A., Khandan, L., Lee, E., & Yao, Z. (2016) "Faculty perceptions of determinants for graduate student success." Graduate Teacher Program, University of Colorado, Boulder.
- Holladay, K. & Parker, R. (2010) "Automated discovery of high value temporal relations in large sets of signal event data." Internal Research and Development Publication, Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas.
- Parker, R. (2004) "Machine Learning Applied to Human Motion and Behavior Analysis." Masters Thesis, Colorado School of Mines, Golden.
- Parker, R. (2017) "Investigating professional identity formation during undergraduate CS education through communities of practice." Dissertation Proposal, University of Colorado. Boulder.
Teaching Experience
- University of Colorado at Boulder
- Graduate Instructor, Director of CS Senior Projects (2016-2018)
- Year-long software engineering capstone course required for completion of the Computer Science department Bachelor’s of Science degree.
- 2018-19: Solicited and coordinated 24 project sponsors from concept to pitch.
- 2017-18: Solicited and coordinated 25 project sponsors from concept to pitch. Then organized 99 students into 18 teams to move forward with software engineering practices. Mentored 2 teaching assistants and 1 undergraduate mentor in their role as team advisers, each working directly with teams of 5-6 students.
- 2016-17: Solicited and coordinated 17 project sponsors from concept to pitch. Then organized 88 students into 16 teams to move forward with software engineering practices. Mentored 2 teaching assistants in their role as team advisers, each working directly with 8 teams of 4-6 students.
- Led lectures on software project management and team soft skills. Assisted in presenting the Senior Projects course during department preparations for ABET accreditation review.
- Year-long software engineering capstone course required for completion of the Computer Science department Bachelor’s of Science degree.
- Lead Teaching Assistant for the Graduate Teacher Program to the Computer Science Department (AY 2015-16)
- Liaison between the Graduate Teacher Program and the CS department. Responsibilities include training of 65 teaching assistants and graduate instructors, peer-teaching consultation, and mentoring.
- Teaching Assistant, CS Senior Projects (2013-2016)
- Oversight of 104 students in 5-6 person teams. Mentor for 19 student project teams. Responsibilities included individual mentoring, team consultation, and project development guidance. Assisted in presenting the Senior Projects course for ABET accreditation review during AY 2015-16.
- Graduate Instructor, Director of CS Senior Projects (2016-2018)
- Google Serve, Los Angeles, CA
- Introduction to Algorithms Course Developer, Project Manager (Summer 2015)
- Service project through Google Serve program working with CoderDojo LA chapter to develop “intro to algorithms” course specifically targeted at girls aged 8 to 16. Led team of 5 Googlers in consulting with 3 representatives from CoderDojo to lay out conceptual structure for course. Efforts culminated in initial class with 25 children aged 7 to 17 in attendance.
- Introduction to Algorithms Course Developer, Project Manager (Summer 2015)
- Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, TX
- Training Developer and Presenter (2009-2011)
- In support of software system needs for project, developed modular course structure for user-specific roles. Conducted week-long training sessions for end users.
- Mentor for New Developers (2007-2012)
- Introduced new developers to project. Selected tasks to provide meaningful work in a staged approach to allow developers to be effective as they continue to come up to speed on the project. Checked in periodically to ensure conformance with necessary division policies and processes (including SCAMPI appraisal of CMMI Level 3).
- Training Developer and Presenter (2009-2011)
- Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council, San Antonio, TX
- Merit Badge Counselor (2011-2013)
- Worked with Boy Scouts in groups of 2 to 20 to pass off requirements for merit badges. Registered counselor for Communications, Citizenship in the Community, Family Life, Computers, Robotics, Genealogy, Chess, Music, and Astronomy.
- Varsity Team Coach (2010-2011)
- Worked with charter organization to establish charter for a Varsity Team. Team initially consisted of 6 Varsity scouts. Conducted orientation meeting for Varsity scouts and parents, including recruiting parent applications to fulfill roles in the Varsity scout committee. Served as shadow-leader to train young men as Varsity Team Captain and various Program Managers.
- Eagle Scout (1995)
- Merit Badge Counselor (2011-2013)
- Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
- Graduate Assistant (2003)
- Algorithm Analysis, Computer Graphics, Intro to Computer Science, Data Structures
- Graduate Assistant (2003)
- Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
- Teaching Assistant (2002)
- Computer Theory, Algorithm Analysis
- Teaching Assistant (2002)
- Missionary Training Center, Provo, UT
- Teacher, Tutor (2001)
- German Language with Bulgarian Focus
- Teacher, Tutor (2001)
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bulgaria Sofia Mission
- Proselyting Missionary (1998-2000)
- Self-supported as volunteer full-time missionary in Bulgaria for 2 years. Taught individuals and families lessons on religious topics.
- Instructor for Basic English Course (1998-2000)
- During missionary service, taught free weekly English Course for 2 hours per week. With no ties to religious instruction, this course provided opportunities to enrich the lives of people locally at no cost to participants. Course material ran on a 12-week cycle, and included beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of instruction.
- Proselyting Missionary (1998-2000)
Software Engineering Experience
- Google
- Boulder, CO - Summer Software Engineering PhD Intern (Summer 2016)
- Worked with Google Payments Internal Customer Support (ICS) Tools
- Los Angeles, CA - Summer Software Engineering PhD Intern (Summer 2015)
- Worked with Google Ads - Brand Lift Metrics
- Madison, WI - Summer Software Engineering PhD Intern (Summer 2014)
- Worked with Google Platforms Group
- Boulder, CO - Summer Software Engineering PhD Intern (Summer 2016)
- Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, TX
- Senior Research Analyst (2010-2013)
- Research Analyst (2005-2010)
- Developed distributed system solutions for software-defined radio applications. Software lead for team of developers on multi-million dollar contracts. Supported division certification at CMMI Level 3.