About: John has worked in information architecture for 9 years, designing interfaces for websites, desktop applications, and web-based video games. He currently serves as the lead user behavior specialist in his role as a senior IA with Vanguard.

Before entering the professional world, John earned a BA and an MA in communications. His graduate degree was paid in part through a fellowship coaching speech & debate, so he'll welcome contrary arguments from anyone attending his presentation.

John’s professional loves include search engines and quantitative log file analysis, but his heart belongs to his wife Amanda.