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Objective:

seeking an entry level job in software development position based on my programming skills, as well as my resourcefulness and enthusiastic approach to problem solving

Skills:

Languages:

Java, C/C++, HTM, CSS, PERL, JavaScript, PHP

Applications:

Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, MS Office, Eclipse, Crystal Reports

Operating Systems:

Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OSX, Linux

Languages:

Fluent in Spanish, working knowledge of Japanese

Education:

University of Miami: Coral Gables, Florida May 2010

• B.S. Computer Science, Biology.
• cumulative GPA: 3.467
• Computer Science GPA: 3.78

Archbishop McCarthy High School: Davie Florida May 2006

• Final GPA: 4.51

Coursework:

• Software Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Networks
• Scientific Computing
• Operating System Principles
• UNIX/C Programming

University Projects:

Elbert-ar: The Video Game: January 2010 - Present

• Independently writing a complete 2D-Scrolling game in Java.
• Designing and creating all artwork, including all background, sprite, and level images

Android Application Programming January 2010 - May 2010

• In a group setting designed an Android application to allow users to control VLC media player on a remote PC
• Utilized Java/Android SDK for GUI and network connection

TFTP Server March 2010

• Implemented an RFC compliant TFTP server in C as part of a networking class
• Implemented error handling, multiple file inputs, port specification, and input sanitation

K-means Image Clustering March 2009

• Implemented a Java program using Swing that converted an image into RGB clusters using k-means algorithm
• Processed user inputs to control number of clusters, maximum iterations, etc

Awards:

IBM Donor Scholarship, 2008

Awarded to students demonstrating academic merit in Computer Science

NSF Scholarship, 2007

Awarded to academically talented students majoring in a science and Computer Science

Sun Sentinel High School Journalism Awards, 2006

Honorable mention for “opinion” category

AMHS Science Award, 2006

Awarded to high school senior with excellence in the science field

Experience

CS Teaching Assistant


University of Miami, Fl


August 2009-May 2010

• Designed and graded assignments and coursework for students in a new university course: Computing for Scientists
• Taught PERL, introduction to UNIX, and scientific computing

Independent Research, Monkey Jungle


Miami, Fl


January 2010-May 2010

• Observed and recording data on owl monkey pair courting behavior
• Proved a hypothesis suggesting that owl monkey courting behavior changes over time
• Contributed new research to a field where little information is known about the particular species being studied

CS Research Assistant Web Application Development


University of Miami, Fl


August 2009 - December 2009

• Developed interactive web interface for use with SPASS-XDB Automated Theorem Prover to allow users without specific knowledge of the theorem prover's database to access its information
• Self taught Javascript and PERL for implementation
• Created PERL generated, dynamic HTML and JavaScript webpage that presented the user with an easy to use interface for generating a conjecture and submitting it to SPASS-XDB, then obtained the output and presented it to the user as a webpage

Humane Society of Broward County


Fort Lauderdale, Floridabr


May 2005-February 2009

• Led new employee training in the use of Chameleon, an integrated shelter software case management system
• Assisted in document design using Crystal Reports program
• Oversaw adoption process of over 3000 animals and educated potential clients
• Assisted with transport of rescued animals from various locations and situations of emergency
• Processed the intake of over 8000 animals and funds totaling over $100,000