Timothy Vallier | Systems Analyst

13506 Cedar St. Omaha, NE 68144

H +1 (646) 833 8775 T +1 (402) 496 3727 B tvallier@gmail.com
www.timothyvallier.com

Education
Stony Brook University
PhD, Music Composition (Computer Music), In Progress

Stony Brook, NY
2010Present

A focus on interdisciplinary work with multiple research projects involving the sonification of large data sets.
Collaborative research with Oceanographers, Neuroscientists, and Computer Scientists.

University of Nebraska
Master of Music, Music Composition

Omaha, NE
20082010

Numerous projects with a focus on highly accessible non-traditional electronic mediums used in interactive
electroacoustic musical applications. Thesis concert of original works presented May 2010.

University of Nebraska
Bachelor of Music, Music Composition and Voice, Magna Cum Laude

Omaha, NE
20042008

General education and music core fundamentals. A full scholarship recipient, using additional awards to
provide music performances locally and abroad.

Experience
Boys Town National Research Hospital
Systems Analyst

Omaha,NE
2014Present

A member of the technical core in the research department, specializing in analyzing, designing, and
implementing audio/visual information systems for grant supported research projects. As a programmer,
developing tools and software (Max, Python, C++) to display, record, and manipulate multimedia stimuli.

Stony Brook University

Researcher, Educator, Administrative Assistant

Stony Brook, NY
20102014

{ Research
- Sonifying the seismic signature of Long Islands ocean surf
- 3D sonification of fMRI data
- Sonifying gait: using music to understand Parkinsons disease
{ Teaching
- Sound Design (CDT-341)
- Introduction to Computational Arts (CDT-208)
- Individual Composition and Computer Music lessons
{ Administrative
- Web development and management (HTML5, CSS, PHP)
- Provosts Massive Open Online Course Committee member
- Joint Advisory Council on Online Learning member
- Consortium for Digital Arts, Culture, and Technology advisor

Eduware, Inc.
Marketing and Media Specialist

St. James, NY
20102014

Product consulting, market analysis, and strategic advice for multiple software items. Web development
for Eduware.com. Objective-C programming for iOS mobile applications. Content writer for web, print and
internal content. Public speaking and conference representative.

Manuscripts, Presentations, and Publications

MOOC Case Book: Case Studies in MOOC Design
Book Chapter

New York, NY
2015

Chapter: In Constraint, Creativity a Manifest for Open Online Education, Authors: Margaret Schedel,
Jennifer Adams, Catherine Katsafouros, Timothy Vallier, Publisher: Linus Publications

University of Nebraska Symposium on Pedagogy and Technology

Colloquium

Lincoln, NE
2014

Title: Beyond the Front Row Experience: Blending a University Course with a MOOC, Speakers: Timothy
Vallier and Margaret Schedel

Coursera Partners Conference

Poster Presentation

London, UK
2014

Title: Pushing the Boundaries of Media Production: Innovative MOOC Design and Execution, Authors:
Margaret Schedel, Timothy Vallier, Catherine Katsafouros, Jennifer Adams

Music Mind Meaning Conference

Poster Presentation

Baltimore, MD
2014

Title: Sonifying Gait: Using Music to Understand Parkinsons Disease, Authors: Lisa M. Muratori, Timothy
Vallier, Jay Loomis, Margaret Schedel, Daniel Weymouth

TEDx Stony Brook University

TEDx Talk

Stony Brook, NY
2013

Talk: Limbic Hemispheres: The Intersection of Natural Human Interaction, Acoustic Music Composition, and
Live Signal Processing, Authors: Timothy Vallier and Jay Loomis

Music, Mind, and Invention Workshop (MMINJ)

Paper Talk

Ewing, NJ
2012

Paper: The Data Sensorium: Sonifications, Authors: Margaret Schedel, Timothy Vallier

Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the United States (SEAMUS)

Paper Talk

Appleton, WI
2012

Paper: Interactive Music: Human Motion Initiated Music Generation Using Skeletal Tracking by Kinect
Authors: Timothy Vallier, Tamara Berg, Debaleena Chattopadhyay, Margaret Schedel

Festival of the Moving Body

Original Work Oral Presentation and Performance

Stony Brook, NY
2012

Title: Kinetic Petals, Composer: Timothy Vallier, Performer: Mallory Vallier

Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the United States (SEAMUS)

Original Work Performance

Miami, FL
2011

A performance of the original work "Sloide" for capacitive touch, web-enabled mobile devices and custom
wearable speakers.

EMS and Electronic Music Foundation Conference

Poster Presentation and Assistant Production Manager

New York, NY
2011

Title: "Performance, Presentation, Dissemination: Creating Music with Non-Traditional Electronic Mediums",
Authors: Timothy Vallier

University of Toronto Music Graduate Student Symposium (MGSA)

Original Work Oral Presentation and Performance

Toronto, ON
2011

A brief talk and performance for the original work "Sloide", a piece written for capacitive touch, web-enabled
mobile devices and custom wearable speakers.

Sonification of the Seismic Signature of Ocean Surf

Paper
Authors: Megan Bednarz, Henry Bokuniewicz, Timothy Vallier

Stony Brook, NY
2011

Additional Knowledge
Languages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
English: Proficient
German: Reading/Translating

Native Speaker
PhD Translation Exam

Computer skills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Object-oriented: Python, C++
Signal Processing: Max, Python
Graphic Design: Photoshop, Illustrator

Web: HTML5, CSS, PHP

DAWs: Logic, Ableton, Pro Tools
Video Editing: Final Cut Pro

Interests
3D Printing: Fused deposition modeling assembly, part design, troubleshooting, and repair.
Micro-controllers: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and Little Bits.
Virtual Reality: Oculus Rift, CAVE environments, Unity development
Machine Learning: Computer vision, gesture control
Music: Composition, solo performance, choral performance, musical theater, music directing

References
Name

Phone

{ Dr. Margaret Schedel { +1 (415) 246-1096

{ Dr. Dan Weymouth { +1 (631) 672-3920
{ Sean Lomax
{ +1 (402) 980-3441

E-mail
{ gem@schedel.net
{ daniel.weymouth@stonybrook.edu
{ splomax@gmail.com