I am a PhD student in Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. My adviser is Dr. Christine Julien, director of the Mobile and Pervasive Computing group.
My research started with Sliverware,
an extensible, modular middleware that promotes the separation of
concerns by splitting software into three layers: network
communication, coordination, and application services. I have
researched the Sliverware architecture and developed a networking
communication layer, ROCC, that fits nicely in the system. ROCC is a wireless token ring that reduces overhead and latency compared to traditional protocols. I also extended Sliverware with SASSI,
the Sliverware Architecture for Sensor System Integration. The
motivating applications I have chosen are in the aware home domain--an
exciting, sensor-rich environment with a need for rapid application
deployment and seamless hardware integration. Most recently I
researched a usable method of publishing sensor data, SEAP (Sensor Enablement for the Average Programmer). I demonstrated this approach with a practical application using HTTP GET/POST commands to interact with embedded devices in our laboratory.
In addition to academics, I have over five years industry experience through various internships with Texas Instruments and IBM.
My broad experiences have exposed me to the semiconductor and software
development industries. I have professional experience as a programmer,
lab administrator, web designer, process engineer, product engineer,
recruiter, and peer leader.
When I am not at work or school I enjoy socializing with my friends, traveling, playing video games, and working out.
Seth Holloway
sethholloway[at]sethholloway[dot]com
