STEVEN ENTEZARI
P.O. Box 501042, Indianapolis, IN 46250 | 317.203.9798 | sentezar@iupui.edu | www.stevenentezari.com
EDUCATION
Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN
Ph.D in Human Computer Interaction (Current Student)
School of Informatics
Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN
B.S. Computer Information Technology
Area of Concentration: Web Development and Design
Minor: Psychology
2014
2010
AWARDS
Patriot Award: Above and Beyond the Call of Duty, Blackbaud Inc.
Top 100 Student, Alumni Relations, IUPUI
Outstanding Baccalaureate Degree Student, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI
John F. Kremer (Inaugural) Undergraduate Mentor Award, Purdue School of Science, IUPUI
Dean’s List – Spring Semester, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI
Grace Murray Hopper Programming Award, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI
Dean’s List– Fall Semester, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI
Dean’s List– Spring Semester, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI
Dean’s List– Fall Semester, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI
Reward Your Passion Grant Recipient, Blackbaud Inc.
Level 3 Master Mentor/Tutor Certification, International Tutor Program Certification
Structured Learning Assistant Mentor of the Year, Bepko Learning Center, IUPUI
Volunteer of the Month, Volunteer Services, Wishard Memorial Hospital
Congressional Recognition for Volunteerism, Wishard Memorial Hospital
Recognized as Member of 21 Club, Student Life & Learning, IUPUI
2010
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2006 – 2007
RESEARCH GROUPS
Group Psychology and Performance Lab (GraPPa) – School of Informatics, IUPUI
Research on interdependent teams in technologically complex work environments characterized by
uncertainty, stress, high risk, changing moods, and varying levels of expertise.
2010 – Present
Bepko Learning Center – University College, IUPUI
Research on motivations and behaviors of students by self-monitoring techniques and technologies
2008 – 2010
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS, PAPERS, POSTERS
POSTERS
Pfaff, M.S., Liu, Y., Moon, S. P., Entezari, S. O (in press). Effects of human-computer trust on
collaborative decision making in a simulated emergency response. Poster presented at the
24th Annual Convention of the Association for Psychological Science, Chicago, IL.
2012
“A Content Analysis of Gradebook Notes: Common Themes in Intro Psych Students’ Gradebook Notes”
Poster Presented at IUPUI Mentor Events, IUPUI, Indianapolis, IN
2009
“Academic Self Monitoring: A Study on the Effectiveness of the Self Monitoring System”
Poster Presented at IUPUI Mentor Events, IUPUI, Indianapolis, IN
2008
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Blackbaud, Indianapolis, IN
Technical Consultant
Utilize the Java Programming language to convert databases of a multitude of different types,
develop internal applications, assist with API implementation for internal projects, generate API
sample code for clients
May 2010 – Present
STEVEN ENTEZARI
eTapestry, Indianapolis, IN
Conversions Programmer - Intern
Utilize the Java Programming language to convert databases of a multitude of different types,
develop internal applications, assist with API implementation for internal projects, generate API
sample code for clients
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December 2007 – May 2010
SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES
Midwestern Conference on Health Games
Participant
School of Informatics, IUPIUI, Indianapolis, IN
2011
World Usability Day Featuring Aaron Marcus
Participant
Indiana Usability Professionals’ Association, IUPIUI, Indianapolis, IN
2010
Midwestern Conference on Health Games
Participant
IUPIUI, Indianapolis, IN
2010
2nd IEEE Conference on Cloud Computing Technology and Science
Participant, Volunteer
IEEE, University Place Hotel and Conference Center, Indianapolis, IN
2010
Communication, Social Media, and Involvement Campus Focus Group
Member of Focus Group
Division of Student life, IUPUI, Indianapolis, IN
2010
7th Annual Mentoring Symposium
Participant, Presenter
Bepko Learning Center, IUPUI, Indianapolis, IN
2009
ICICE Summer Conference
Participant, Panel Member
Indiana Council for Internships and Cooperative Education, Indiana Central Library, Indianapolis, IN
2009
6th Annual Mentoring Symposium
Participant, Presenter
Bepko Learning Center, IUPUI, Indianapolis, IN
2008
5th Annual Mentoring Symposium
Participant
Bepko Learning Center, IUPUI, Indianapolis, IN
2007
MENTORING EXPERIENCE
Bepko Learning Center, IUPUI, Indianapolis, IN
Lead Mentor – PSY-B 104 Introduction to Psychology as a Social Science
Course Instructor: Dr. William Eiler
Provided Life/Study Skills Help to Students as well as One on One Interventions and utilization of
Collaborative Learning Techniques for Course Content Studies
Mentor – PSY-B 104 Introduction to Psychology as a Social Science
Course Instructor: Dr. John Kremer
Provided Life/Study Skills Help to Students as well as One on One Interventions and utilization of
Collaborative Learning Techniques for Course Content Studies
Mentor – PSY-B 104 Introduction to Psychology as a Social Science
Course Instructor: Dr. Lisa Contino
2010
2009
2009
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Provided Life/Study Skills Help to Students as well as One on One Interventions and utilization of
Collaborative Learning Techniques for Course Content Studies
Mentor – PSY-B 104 Introduction to Psychology as a Social Science
Course Instructor: Dr. Drew Appleby
Provided Life/Study Skills Help to Students as well as One on One Interventions and utilization of
Collaborative Learning Techniques for Course Content Studies
Mentor – PSY-B 104 Introduction to Psychology as a Social Science
Course Instructor: Dr. John Kremer
Provided Life/Study Skills Help to Students as well as One on One Interventions and utilization of
Collaborative Learning Techniques for Course Content Studies
Mentor – PSY-B 104 Introduction to Psychology as a Social Science
Course Instructor: Dr. John Kremer (two sections)
Provided Life/Study Skills Help to Students as well as One on One Interventions and utilization of
Collaborative Learning Techniques for Course Content Studies
Mentor – PSY-B 104 Introduction to Psychology as a Social Science
Course Instructors: Dr. Paula Bice, Dr. John Kremer, Dr. Silvia Bigatti
Provided Life/Study Skills Help to Students as well as One on One Interventions and utilization of
Collaborative Learning Techniques for Course Content Studies
2008
2008
2008
2007
Orientation Team, IUPUI, Indianapolis, IN
Mentor – ENGR 195 Introduction to Engineering at IUPUI
Course Instructor: Janet Myers
Co-Facilitate a class of mostly freshman. The course was very student-life focused and enhanced the
student’s breadth of knowledge in their field of study - Engineering.
Mentor – BUS-X 103 Business Major Learning Community
Course Instructor: Polly Boruff-Jones
Co-Facilitate a class of mostly freshman. The course was very student-life focused and enhanced the
student’s breadth of knowledge in their field of study – Business.
Mentor – TECH 102 Introduction to Technology at IUPUI
Course Instructor: Dr. Mark Bannatyne, Zeb Wood
Co-Facilitate a class of mostly freshman. The course was very student-life focused and enhanced the
student’s breadth of knowledge in their field of study – Business.
Mentor – TECH 102 Introduction to Technology at IUPUI
Course Instructor: Barbara Christie
Co-Facilitate a class of mostly freshman. The course was very student-life focused and enhanced the
student’s breadth of knowledge in their field of study – Business.
2009
2009
2008
2007
TUTORING EXPERIENCE
Bepko Learning Center, IUPUI, Indianapolis, IN
Tutor – CIT 412 XML Based Web Applications
XML, CSS, XSLT, Document Object Model, PHP
2009 – 2010
Tutor – CIT 329 Java Server Pages
Java, Server Side Scripting, Applets, eCommerce, Servlets
2008 – 2010
Tutor – CIT 312 Advanced Website Design
HTML, Dreamweaver, Ajax, JavaScript, PHP, strategic placement
2008 – 2010
Tutor – CIT 270 Java OO Programming
HTML, Dreamweaver, Ajax, JavaScript, PHP, strategic placement
2008 – 2010
Tutor – CIT 242 ASP.Net Programming
2008 – 2010
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ASP.NET application development, html, JavaScript
Tutor – CIT 214 Introduction to Data Management
Microsoft Access, SQL, SQLPlus
2007 – 2010
Tutor – CIT 140 Programming Constructs Lab
Visual Basics, Visual Basics.NET
2007 – 2010
Tutor – CIT 106 Using a Personal Computer
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, File Management, Windows, Internet, Email
2007 – 2010
Tutor – PSY-B 104 Introduction to Psychology as a Social Science
Theorists, Personality, Learning, Development, Stress and Stress Management,
Psychological Disorders, Treatments, Research, Intelligence, Testing, Social Psychology,
Industrial Organization Psychology
2007 – 2010
LANGUAGES
English – Native Language
Farsi – Speak, read, write fluently
Spanish – Speak, read, write with basic competence
MEMBERSHIPS
Tau Alpha Pi, Indiana University Chapter
Purdue Alumni Association, Purdue University
Bepko Learning Center Alumni, IUPUI
JAGs (Jaguar Alumni Group), IUPUI
21 Club, IUPUI
Youth Advocating Leadership and Learning, IUPUI