Janet M. Six, Ph.D.
About Janet M. Six, Ph.D.
Janet M. Six, Ph.D., is a Product Manager at Tom Sawyer Software, where she has worked since 2017, and has extensive experience in graph visualization and user experience. She has contributed to various publications and conferences, received multiple awards, and currently serves as Principal at Lone Star Interaction Design.
Current Role at Tom Sawyer Software
Janet M. Six, Ph.D. has been serving as a Product Manager at Tom Sawyer Software since 2017. In this role, she focuses on product strategy and collaborates with cross-functional teams to address complex enterprise needs. Her experience in graph visualization informs her approach to product management, ensuring that the solutions developed meet the demands of the market.
Previous Experience at Tom Sawyer Software
Prior to her current role, Janet worked as a Research Staff Member at Tom Sawyer Software for a brief period in 1997. This early experience in Berkeley, California, contributed to her foundational knowledge in the field, which she has built upon throughout her career.
Education and Expertise
Janet earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science from The University of Texas at Dallas. She also completed her high school education at The Ursuline Academy of Dallas. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in information visualization and graph algorithms, areas in which she has conducted significant research.
Achievements in Research and Publications
Janet has authored the column 'Ask UXmatters—Get expert answers' for UXmatters, a prominent online magazine in the user experience field. Her research has been published in the Journal of Graph Algorithms and Applications and the Kluwer International Series in Engineering and Computer Science. Additionally, she has contributed to various conferences on Graph Drawing, Information Visualization, and Algorithm Engineering.
Recognition and Awards
Janet has received several accolades for her contributions to engineering and computer science. She was awarded the IEEE Dallas Section Outstanding Young Engineer Award and the University of Texas at Dallas Jonsson School of Engineering Computer Science Dissertation of the Year Award for her research in information visualization. These recognitions highlight her impact in her field.