Robin Stewart
About Robin Stewart
Robin Stewart is a Tech Lead in Visual Analytics, currently working at Spindle since 2022 and previously founded Spendlab.org in 2018. With a background in user experience and a strong academic foundation in Computer Science, Stewart has contributed to various projects, including the development of Tableau Vizable and holds 22 patents.
Current Role at Spindle AI
Robin Stewart serves as the Tech Lead for Visual Analytics at Spindle AI, a position held since 2022. In this role, Stewart focuses on developing innovative visual analytics solutions that enhance user experience and data interpretation. Spindle AI is known for its commitment to leveraging advanced technologies to improve data accessibility and usability.
Experience at Spendlab.org
Since 2018, Robin Stewart has been the Founder of Spendlab.org. This initiative aims to provide tools and resources for effective data visualization and analysis. Stewart's leadership has been instrumental in shaping the organization's vision and direction, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Professional Background
Robin Stewart has a diverse professional background in user experience and software development. Prior to current roles, Stewart worked at Tableau Software as a Senior Research Scientist from 2012 to 2016. Other notable positions include Director of User Experience at Biocellion SPC in 2018, and User Experience Engineer at Socrata in 2008. Stewart also held roles at The Omni Group and Endeca, contributing to various projects in software development and research.
Educational Qualifications
Robin Stewart holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where studies were completed from 2006 to 2008. Stewart also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and Cognitive Science from Williams College, studying from 2002 to 2006. This educational background provides a strong foundation in both technical and cognitive aspects of user experience design.
Patents and Publications
Robin Stewart is an inventor or co-inventor on 22 patents, showcasing a commitment to innovation in technology. Additionally, Stewart received a Best Paper award from the ACM CHI international conference on human-computer interaction, highlighting contributions to the field of user experience and interaction design.