Thomas Jackson Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, Ontario

Markham, Ontario

•Responsible for writing C code for the AMD Graphics Kernel Mode Drivers’ components which handle: power management, initialization, interrupt handling and graphics memory•As the Prime Team lead for the Carrizo-L (A8-7410 APU) processor I implemented new graphics driver features and worked with the team to ensure all deadlines were met•Used my extensive knowledge of software architecture to work on the re-architecture of the Kernel Mode Graphics Driver to allow for better modularity, reusability and testability•Delivered on high pressure issues for customers such as: Microsoft, Apple, HP and Dell•Worked on virtual reality (Oculus Rift), Alienware’s Graphics Amplifier and the 5k iMac•Collaborated within a self-organizing agile team on the Kernel Mode Driver re-architecture to write and test code, plan and schedule sprints and refine the agile development process

Markham, Ontario

•Conducted UI development in Java to improve the debugging experience in IBM’s Rational Development tools and allow for the debugging of heavily multithreaded applications •Lead developer for the Call Graph view which displays a tree representing the call stacks of an application with many threads—required a strong understanding of data structures•Maintained and updated a suite of automated tests scripts•Eagerly took on other tasks such as developing mobile applications using JavaScript in IBM’s Worklight Studio, creating support videos for IBM products and conducting manual test runs

Kingston, Ontario

•Was responsible for overseeing labs of eighty computer programming students•Effectively troubleshot problems as students raised them•Explained concepts and algorithms to students in a way they could understand

Ottawa, Ontario

•Working in test automation for the quality assurance department I was required to write clear and efficient code in VB script to add to a large existing program•Quickly learned to use a number of applications and tools such as VB script, Subversion, VMware’s vSphere, Quick Test Pro, and Bugzilla•Effectively communicated within the company to point out bugs and give progress reports

• Participated in a team to develop and lead engaging, fun and safe activities for local youth at a public park and wading pool while also being responsible for life guarding the pool• Awarded safest park in 2009, and park with best programming activities in 2010• Recommended for position of supervisor

• Met with other leaders to collaboratively plan curriculum and schedules for future meetings• Planned and led activities for camps with as many as a thousand people• Responsible for collecting thousands of dollars and making timely payments• Constructed excel spreadsheets to simplify account keeping

• Taught lessons and explained computing concepts to groups of approximately thirty teenagers • Explained programming to those with no past experience, enabling them to create simple games and web applications in various languages including: C++, Visual Basic, HTML, PHP and ActionScript