Sean McKenna

Sean McKenna is a skilled professional specializing in designing and developing user-friendly data visualization tools and libraries on the web.

With a passion for addressing data visualization challenges in various fields like biology and cybersecurity, Sean focuses on employing a human-centered design approach to ensure the solutions meet users' needs effectively.

His expertise spans across multiple areas including information visualization, user-centered design, human-computer interaction, machine learning, visual storytelling, and more.

Sean holds a Ph.D. in Computing with a specialization in Graphics and Visualization from the University of Utah, where he achieved a perfect GPA of 4.00.

He also completed a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and Physics at Cornell College with an impressive GPA of 3.98.

Sean McKenna has held key roles in reputable organizations, including Lucid where he served as a Senior Software Engineer III, showcasing his extensive experience in the industry.

His professional journey includes valuable stints as a Visualization Research Intern at Microsoft, a Visualization Intern at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, and roles like Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant at the University of Utah.

Beyond his technical endeavors, Sean McKenna has been involved in various extracurricular activities such as serving as a Stage Manager, Information Technology Support Technician, and Student Senate Chair of Appropriations during his time at Cornell College.

His diverse experiences also include roles like Resident Assistant, Research Intern at NASA's Space Telescope Science Institute, and KRNL 89.7 FM Station Manager at Cornell College, showcasing his multi-faceted skill set.

Sean McKenna's professional profile reflects a deep commitment to innovation and a strong foundation in developing cutting-edge solutions for complex data visualization challenges.