Databases & Knowledge Systems – Concentration on data analysis and retrieval of implicit information. Learned processes for data mining and data warehousing. Gained familiarity with Oracle 11g, PL/SQL, SQL Developer, MySQL, MySQL Workbench, and SQLite.Mobile Programming / Android – Learned aspects of programming for the Android OS, including foreground GUI activities, background services, intents, network communication, and database storage using SQLite.Parallel Programming – Focused on multi-threaded and non-deterministic programs. Learned about synchronization, thread safety, deadlocks, and critical sections. Implemented threaded programs using Threads and Runnables in Java and pthreads in C/C++.

Coursework in 3D computer graphics/modeling. Learned software and best practices for creating 3D computer model assets, including laying out textures and UV maps. Also learned processes for rendering. Also learned level design for several computer games.

Software Developer of .NET applications related to Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Served as lead developer on a contract project with the U.S. Air Combat Command, and served as assistant developer on a contract project with the U.S. Border Patrol.

Served as lead developer on a marquis client account. Responsible for low-level design and implementation of server software and mobile handheld applications for a Fortune 1000 leading propane distributor. Applications were written in Agent Basic, a VB6-derivative which featured enhancements specialized for the Windows PocketPC platform. Server software included embedded SQL for database manipulation.Served as database administrator for marquis client’s MySQL database, ensuring recoverability, integrity, and performance. Responsible for designing and modifying table schema and indices for very large tables with a focus on efficient storage and quick retrieval.Assisted with project management in communicating directly with clients to define features for software releases and to track development.Served as on-call engineer for resolving emergency problems in a live production environment, focusing on rapid response while maintaining data integrity and minimizing data loss.

Databases – Concentration on database design and management, relational schema, normalization, and referential integrity. Familiar with ER model diagrams. Gained proficiency with MySQL, the SQL-92 standard, and other flavors of SQL languages.Object-Oriented Programming – Firm understanding of data-modeling, and defining classes and methods to represent the data. Familiar with concepts of encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and modularity. Gained proficiency in Java and C++.Procedural Programming – Firm understanding of structured programming, functions, subroutines, manipulating data by value or by reference, and memory management. Gained proficiency in C.Network Protocols – Focused on building network-based applications using IP/TCP/UDP suite. Familiar with the seven layers of the OSI model for representing network protocols. Course projects included developing a peer-to-peer file-sharing protocol built on TCP.Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) – Emphasis on setting usability goals, and satisfying the needs of the user. Familiar with concepts such as consistency, feedback, and reversible actions to improve the usability and efficiency for the user. Experience with form design and the utilization of various control types to improve screenflow and make the interface more intuitive.

Implemented various inhouse applications for a manufacturing facility to assist with the cost analysis and scheduling of production jobs. Applications were database-driven and developed in VBA and SQL using MS Access.