401 Texanna Way, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Objective
To continue in fulfilling full-time employment in the fields of computer science and mathematics.
Character
Committed to excellence and continued learning.
Able to assimilate new knowledge, ideas, and skills quickly.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Technical Skills
Knowledge of programming languages: ANSI-standard C and C++, PL/X, Visual Basic, z/Architecture assembly, Intel 80x86 assembly, MIPS assembly, Prolog, Java, JavaScript, Python, Perl, PHP, ASP, SQL, UNIX shell scripting, HTML/DHTML/CSS.
Networking: TCP/IP, IPv6, IPsec/VPN, ISAKMP/IKE/IKEv2
Database experience: Microsoft Access, Borland Paradox, DB2, mySQL, PostgreSQL.
Platforms used: DOS, Windows (3.1, 95, 98, NT, 2000, XP), z/OS, z/VM, Solaris, Linux, AIX, QNX.
Specific areas of interest: networking, artificial intelligence, user interface design, computer science theory, mathematical modeling, number theory, discrete mathematics, and abstract algebra.
Work Experience
Advisory Software Engineer; IBM, Research Triangle Park, NC; June 2000 - present
Software developer for z/OS Communications Server, the TCP/IP stack for the IBM z/Series mainframe.
Areas of responsibility and influence are broad, including software design, development, unit and function test, diagnosis and support, writing and reviewing documentation, and performance improvement.
Most significant areas of expertise include the TCP protocol, IPv6, IPsec/VPN, ISAKMP/IKE/IKEv2, network management APIs, and development and test tools.
Positions held: Software Engineer June 2000 - June 2003; Staff Software Engineer June 2003 - June 2006; Advisory Software Engineer June 2006 - present.
Lecturer in Computer Science; Messiah College, Grantham, PA; September 1999 - December 1999
Taught CS281, System Internals and Assembly Language.
Application Programmer; IBM, Mechanicsburg, PA; May 1999 - May 2000
DB2 database reporting using Brio technology; Visual Basic development. Development of intranet-based GIS database reporting system.
Independent Consultant; AROSystems, Newhall, CA; October 1998 - May 2000
Perform Linux administration tasks, CGI development and maintenance.
Curriculum Development Assistant; Messiah College, Grantham, PA; May 1997 - May 1999
Redesign of Computer Programming I, Networking and Operating Systems courses. Duties included input into course design, development of labs and assignments, contribution to materials used as worktext, and tutoring help for students in courses.
Customer Service Associate; Kmart, Hershey, PA; May 1996 - December 1998
Broad variety of work in virtually all departments; primarily stocking and customer assistance.
Data Entry Assistant; Messiah College, Grantham, PA; November 1996 - May 1997
Entry of survey data for Academic Office.
Math Tutor; Harrisburg Area Community College, Harrisburg, PA; May 1996 - August 1996
Tutoring of HACC summer students.
Education
Messiah College, Grantham, PA, August 1996 - May 2000
Double-major in computer science and mathematics, with a minor in music.
Recipient of President’s Scholarship and Dean’s Scholarship.
1998 Boyer Scholar.
Dean’s list Fall 1996, Spring 1997, Fall 1997, Spring 1998, Fall 1998, Spring 1999.
GPA: 3.87/4.00
Harrisburg Area Community College, Harrisburg, PA, August 1995 - August 1996
Dean’s list Fall 1995, Spring 1996.
GPA: 4.00/4.00
Home-schooled through twelfth grade.
Distinctions
Received IBM management “Bravo!” award for outstanding customer support and advocacy, 2007.
Filed patent application for “System and method for partitioning a multi-level security namespace,” 2007.
Filed patent application for “Method and system for multiplexing multiple level security server applications on the same internet address and port,” 2007.
Filed patent application for “IKE Daemon Self-Adjusting Negotiation Throttle,” 2006.
Filed patent application for “Apparatus and Methods for Processing Filter Rules,” 2005.
Received IBM management “Bravo!” award in November 2003 for “outstanding dedication and teamwork in delivering our Network Management Interfaces.”
Programming and Mathematics Competitions
COMAP Mathematical Contest in Modeling, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000. Awarded honorable mention in 1998.
Putnam mathematics exam, 1997, 1998, and 1999. Scored 11 points in 1997, and 24 points in 1998.
1999 University of Delaware programming contest, first place out of eleven teams.
1998 USA Collegiate Problem-Solving Competition, MAA MathFest, Toronto, first place.
1998 Shippensburg El Nino programming contest, first place out of eleven teams.
1997 ACM Collegiate Programming Contest, 10th place out of 115 teams in Mid-Atlantic regional competition.
1996 HACC math department TI-92 programming contest, first place.
1996 USA Computing Olympiad, finalist.
1995 Senior Level International Computer Problem Solving Challenge, Gold Medal placement.
Messiah College Outdoors Club, Director of Fundraising.
Messiah College Puppet Praise ministry team.
2000 Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.
Papers and Presentations
1998 MAA summer workshop on fractals and dynamical systems.
1998 Sigma Zeta National Convention, Myrtle Beach, SC.
1998 AMS - MAA Joint Meetings, Undergraduate Research Session, Baltimore, MD.
1996 Shippensburg Student Mathematics Conference.
Sigma Zeta honor society, chapter vice-president.
Messiah College Flute Choir, Symphonic Winds, and Orchestra.
Kmart, Hershey, PA, August 1996 Associate of the Month.
1996 National Merit Finalist.