RESUME

Education

(2017-2019) PhD in Computer Science (Incomplete), University of Colorado, Boulder, CO.
▸ 3.5 GPA

(2016-2017) MS in Computer Science, University of Oklahoma, Norman OK.
▸ 3.8 GPA
▸ Special Distinction

(2011-2016) BS in Computer Science, University of Oklahoma, Norman OK.
▸ 3.7 GPA
▸ Minor in Mathematics
▸ Special Distinction

Experience

(2017-2019) Research Assistant, University of Colorado, Boulder CO.
▸ Measuring Separability: Research study measuring the perceptual interference between shape, size, and color in multiclass scatterplots
▸ Color Crafting: Automating the construction of designer quality color ramps.

(2017) Instructor, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK. CS1313: Introduction to Programming for Non-majors.
▸ Wrote lesson plans, exams, and homework for students
▸ Taught 3 hour class twice per week
▸ Graded exams and homework

(2016-2017) Research Assistant, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK.
▸ Min-Mask Sketch: Extending a database system (postgreSQL) to utilize a novel data structure to efficiently support complex data security and privacy concerns

(2016) Software Developer Intern, Paycom Software, Inc., Oklahoma City, OK.
▸ Developed a prototype web application demonstrating the pros and cons of Zend Technologies' PHP framework
▸ Presented prototype to Paycom executives

(2014-2016) Teaching Assistant, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK.
▸ Assisted in teaching students how to program in Java
▸ Lead weekly lab exercises

(2015) Software Developer Intern, Noble Research Institute, Ardmore, OK.
▸ Designed and implemented support applications for existing software developers and scientists
▸ Shadowed agricultural scientists to better understand how software can support their research
▸ Organized and lead staff meeting

Skills

Programming Languages (At Least Some Experience): Python, Javascript, PHP, C, C++, SQL, Java, C#, Bash, Swift, HTML, CSS

Frameworks and APIs: Node.js, Express.js, Handlebars.js, MongoDB, JQuery, D3, OpenGL, Zend, .NET, Entity Framework, Pixi.js

Operating Systems and Software: Windows, Linux, MacOS, MATLAB, JMP, Tableau, PostgreSQL

Other: Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods, Databases, Technical Writing, Teaching, Piano, Golf, Gaming

Service

(2018) Graduate Student Orientation Volunteer
▸ Helped introduce new grad students to the CU Boulder campus and community

(2016-2017) Graduate Student Mentor
▸ Mentored undergraduate students in Computer Science at the University of Oklahoma

(2015-2017) CS Education Week Volunteer
▸ Taught kids and adults how to program in support of Computer Science Education Week

(2014-2017) CS Administration Volunteer
▸ Helped organize and set up for numerous events for the Department of Computer Science at the University of Oklahoma

Awards

(2017) Outstanding Masters Student in Computer Science
▸ This award highlighted a single Masters student who went above and beyond in all aspects of their academic life

(2016) Outstanding Student Leadership in Computer Science
▸ This award highlighted a few undergraduate students who showed excellent leadership qualities

(2012) Chesapeake Energy Corporation Scholar
▸ This award was given based on academic excellence and student involvement