Skills

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Programming: Java, Ruby, Python, C/C++, Common Lisp, Mathematica

Web Servers: Apache, Tomcat, IIS

Databases: SQL Server 2008/2005, mySQL

Web Development: HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript, jQuery, Ruby on Rails, PHP, ColdFusion

Platforms: Linux, Mac, Windows

Certifications: Sun Certified Java Programmer, MCTS SQL Server 2008 Administration

Work Experience

Booz Allen Hamilton (July 2010 - present)

Consultant

  • Implemented RESTful web services to integrate with an outside enrollment management system.
  • Developed ability to create online tests for courses within an online government university.
  • Created ad-hoc reporting functionality, including ability to export to PDF, Excel, and Word.
  • Delivered work consistently ahead of schedule with a strong focus on performance and code quality.

The Wildlife Society (Jan 2008 - June 2010)

Program Manager - IT & Database Resources

  • Initiated and developed new web applications that responded to member needs: bookstore, membership center, online voting, and conference registration.
  • Administered and developed database applications using SQL Server/mySQL.
  • Managed contracts and outside vendors relating to IT and print and online publishing.
  • Purchased and maintained IT infrastructure in the office, including new office computers and servers.

American University School of Communications (Aug 2005 - Jan 2008)

Web Developer

  • Developed main website for the School of Communication
  • Created and maintained websites for faculty and online journalism classes, including the website for the Center for Environmental Filmmaking, Foreign Correspondence Network, and American Observer.
  • Taught and assisted graduate level web development courses.

Education

American University - Washington, D.C. (Aug 2008 - May 2010)

Master's: Computer Science (3.94/4.00)

Thesis: Darwinian Gradient Descent

Honors: AU Graduate Student Fellowship, President of AU's ACM Chapter (2008-2009)

American University - Washington, D.C. (Aug 2005 - May 2008)

Bachelor of Science: Physics (3.88/4.00), Mathematics (3.78/4.00)

Magna Cum Laude

Honors: Dean's List (All Semesters), Helen Bawsel Memorial Scholarship