| Objective: |
To obtain an
entry level academic position or industry position involving computer programming,
mathematical analysis, and/or engineering in which an individual with initiative,
a solid work ethic, and previous industry experience can excel and contribute
to the success of a company. |
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| Education: |
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY; Clemson,
SC
GPA: 4.00 / 4.00
M.S. in Mathematical Sciences
(Computation / Optimization)
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Developed C++ and Java visual applications
to study various statistical aspects of Video Poker gambling for Master's
degree project. The results of this study were published as articles
appearing in several local newspapers as a part of South Carolina's 1999
Video Poker Referendum campaign.
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Served as instructor for several sections
of Introductory Statistics and Precalculus in a role in which I was required
to conduct all of the instruction and grading for the courses.
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Served as tutor in the college's athletic
tutoring program which helped athletes to improve their knowledge of course
material through evening sessions.
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Designed virtual reality maze simulation
game using C-based OpenGL API on supercomputer utilizing the UNIX operating
system
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Investigated mathematical algorithms used
to approximate solutions to the traveling salesman program as applied to
the sport of Orienteering
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Developed C++ classes to perform pattern
matching on strands of DNA
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May 2000 |
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GROVE CITY COLLEGE; Grove City,
PA
GPA: 3.85 / 4.00
B.S.E.E. (Electrical Engineering)
MGPA: 3.74 / 4.00
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Degree Program approved by ABET
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Earned Engineer-in-Training (EIT) rating
in state of Pennsylvania
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Participated as C programmer team member
in senior design project of a DSP data acquisition radar-detection direction
finding system
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May 1997 |
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B.S. in Mathematics and
Computer Systems
MGPA: 3.97 / 4.00
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Earned the Philip N. Carpenter Senior
Mathematics Award
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Passed Society of Actuaries Examinations
100 and 110
Designed interdisciplinary curriculum
and became the first Grove City College graduate to receive multiple undergraduate
degrees
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May 1996 |
| Experience: |
PROGRAMMER / ANALYST; The Timken
Company, Canton, OH
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Participated as team member
in 3-D solid modeling team, writing C language modules using Unigraphics
UGOpen API
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Designed web-based training
exercises for new users of our project
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Completed Unigraphics Master
of Design certification program
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1997 -1998 |
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SUMMER RESEARCHSHIP; DIMACS
Center at Rutgers University, NJ
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Designed a program utilizing
the C language which significantly improved the upper bound of a property
of an abstract algebra group.
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Presented the research at the
1997 national meeting of the American Mathematical Society as an invited
speaker.
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Summer 1996 |
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SUMMER INTERNSHIP; Coin-Tel
Incorporated, New Castle, PA
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Designed a database using Microsoft
Access to manage the financial information of the company and to prepare
relevant reports which resulted in a significant time improvement in the
operation of the company
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Summer 1996 |
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SENIOR HONORS PROJECT; Grove
City College, Grove City, PA
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Designed a virtual reality application
using C-based WorldToolKit 3.0 to simulate electromagnetic concepts; the
simulations led to the development of additional simulations being used
in the collegeās physics curriculum
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Researched, recommended, and
obtained necessary equipment for project
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Presented the research using
Powerpoint which resulted in me receiving the collegeās Janicki award for
outstanding science research
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Spring 1996 |
| Activities: |
Revelation Ringers Touring Handbell Choir
Clowns for Christ
Cleveland and Columbus Orienteering Clubs |
1992-1997
1993-1997
1998 |
| Awards: |
Eagle Scout Rank with Silver Palm |
February 1990 |
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