Resume

Education

Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences, Ithaca, NY, USA
Bachelor of Arts with Distinction in All Subjects, May 2007
Major in Physics (Magna Cum Laude), Major in Computer Science
Cumulative GPA: 4.1834, Dean’s List: 6 semesters
Degree Marshal, Commencement 2007 (Highest GPA from College of Arts and Sciences)

Coursework in Physics: Mechanics & Special Relativity • E&M • Waves & Thermodynamics • Modern Physics • Analytical Mechanics • Advanced E&M • Electronic Circuits • Mathematical Physics • Thermodynamics & Statistical Physics • Advanced Experimental Physics • Computational Engineering Physics

Coursework in Computer Science: Computers and Programming • Java Practicum • Discrete Structures • Data Structures and Functional Programming • Computer Organization • Scientific Computation • Web Information Systems • Natural Language Processing • Theory of Computing (Honors) • Software Engineering • Systems Programming • Analysis of Algorithms • Machine Learning

Summary

  • Lifelong interest and proficiency in computers and Computer Science
  • Able to learn unfamiliar material independently or with minimal guidance from superiors
  • Multiple years of experience in graphic/web design and desktop publishing for various clients
  • Multiple years of experience as web developer, helping to write/maintain/troubleshoot web applications

Work Experience

2006–2007

College of Arts and Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
Web Developer

Maintained college web server and provided support for departmental web sites.

  • Migrated multiple PHP/ASP.NET/Perl applications to a new machine with minimal disruption in service.
  • Developed AJAX-based collaboration tools for Professor Satya Mohanty of the English department.
  • Also developed AJAX-based Annual Report application for internal use.

2004–2007

Department of Computer Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
CS 100 Consultant

Answered questions about coursework and helped man a consultation desk which students could visit for help. Also assisted in grading exams and homework.

2006

Laboratory for Elementary-Particle Physics, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
Outreach Assistant

Performed administrative tasks and maintained web site for Lora Hine, Educational Outreach Coordinator. Additional duties included demonstrating cloud chambers to students at DeWitt Middle School and attending a workshop on Preparing Future Physics Teachers.

Computer Skills

Operating Systems

  • Windows XP, Vista
  • MacOS X Tiger, Leopard
  • Ubuntu

Languages

  • Proficient in: C, Java, JavaScript, PHP, Visual Basic
  • Familiar with: C++, ColdFusion, Python, Ruby
  • Learning: C#, Perl

Software

  • Adobe Creative Suite CS3
  • Microsoft Office 2007