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Education
Loyola University - New Orleans, Louisiana
- Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude with University Honors May, 2008
- Major in Computer Science
Curriculum covering dozens of computer languages, data structures, software design, compilers, architecture, databases, networking, and operating systems, with a focus on the use of the internet. (See: Computers)
- Major in Philosophy
Courses include topics relevant to Artificial Intelligence such as Minds and Machines, Philosophy of Mind, Epistemology, and Neural Network architectures
- Cumulative Grade Point Average over four years in all disciplines: 4.0 on a 4.0 scale
- GRE Scores - Verbal: 660, Quantitative: 690, Analytical Writing: 5.0
- Ignatian Scholar (full tuition and housing)
- Member of the Loyola University Honors Program
Research and Work Experience
Cluster Construction - August to December, 2007
- An independent study during which I built a computer cluster from unused computers at Loyola University
- Designed primarily for using GAMESS, quantum chemistry analysis software
- Demonstrated ability to work independently on a large, long-term project
A Jungian Exploration of the Wizard Archetype in Literature, Cinema, and Opera (Read)
- Honors thesis for the completion of an honors certificate from Loyola University, New Orleans
- Presented to an audience of my peers at the 2008 Loyola University Honors Festival and
the 2007 Louisiana Collegiate Honors Conference, at the University of New Orleans
Internship at DAXKO, Birmingham software solutions company - Summer 2007
- Authored the DAXKO Corporate Blog using Drupal.
- Worked with a team of other programmers on a large-scale future software product
- Learned the dynamics of interacting with coworkers and superiors in a corporate setting
Freelance Web Designer - May to July, 2006
(For more details and non-commercial work, please see: Websites)
- Vastly improved www.bipcoinc.com
- Added dynamic navigation menus to the top of each page
- Simplified page design and future modification by moving the generation of common page elements into server-side scripts and by moving formatting from HTML tags into style sheets
- Replaced or re-sampled low quality images
- Learned the techniques of website cross-browser compatibility
- Gained experience with editing, publishing, and scripting websites in MS FrontPage
- Authored www.colonialbowling.net from scratch and turned it over to company owner
(Some pages have since been modified by other parties.)
- Devised a layout, color scheme, and presentation to appeal to the audience of the page
- Learned how to interact with customers and develop a product based on their vision
LaRose School Uniforms - May to July, 2005
- Designed visually-appealing price and size charts in MS Word for use around the store
- Learned the principals of friendly customer service and interaction, and exercised the principals of salesmanship
Loyola University Post Office - August to May, 2005
- Learned to decipher illegible handwriting
Computer Skills
- Programming Languages: Java, Ruby, Visual Basic.NET, C, C++, BASIC, Assembly
- Internet Languages: XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, XSLT, AJAX, PHP, ASP, CGI
- Protocols: SQL, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, TCP, UDP, IP, Web Services (SOAP, WSDL)
- Familiarity with: MS Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, FrontPage
- Operating Systems: DOS, Windows (95, 98, XP), Unix, Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, and others)
Awards and Memberships
- Outstanding Computer Science Major - Loyola University College of Humanities and Natural Sciences, 2008
- Guy Lemieux S.J. Award for excellence in the study of Philosophy - Loyola University College of Humanities and Natural Sciences, 2008
- Ignatian Scholarship (Full tuition and room expenses for four years, valued at $120,000) - Loyola University
- Dr. William T. Cotton Service Award - Loyola University College of Humanities and Natural Sciences, 2008
- Percy A. Roy S.J. Award for obtaining at 4.0 GPA - Loyola University College of Humanities and Natural Sciences, 2008
- Eagle Scout - Troop 71, Birmingham, Alabama
- Black Belt in Yoshukai Karate - International Karate Federation, Birmingham, Alabama
- Member of the Association for Computing Machinery
- Member of Phi Sigma Tau, Philosophy Honor Fraternity
- Member of the Loyola University Chorus
Positions of Responsibility
Questions or Comments
If you have any questions about my résumé, or would like a formal, printed copy with full
contact information, please e-mail me.
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