Curriculum Vitae

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RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT
FrontLogic
http://www.frontlogic.com/
Software Developer: February 2010 -
Saskatoon SK
zu.com
http://www.zu.com/
Senior Developer: November 2008 - February 2010
Developer: June 2008 - October 2008
Saskatoon SK
Chinook School Division
http://www.chinooksd.ca
Software Developer: April 2006 - May 2008
Swift Current, SK
Paladin Business Solutions
http://www.paladin-bs.com/
PHP 5 Course Instructor
November 2007
University of Saskatchewan
Fall 2002 - Summer 2004, Saskatoon
Teaching assistant for five semesters, and marker for three classes.
NSERC Summer Research Scholar, 2003.
I researched open conjectures in number theory.
Research Assistant, summer 2002.
I examined a bioinformatics program written in C.
Mathematics Help Centre, summer 2002.
SKILLS
Web Development:
  • ZCE Logo Zend PHP5 Certified
  • XHTML and CSS compliance
  • Drupal site and module development

General Programming:
  • Over five years of C/C++ experience
  • OpenGL graphics experience
  • Varying levels of exposure to Java, C#, Perl, Python, VB, Eiffel, Prolog, and MIPS assembly
Practices:
  • Code that implements design patterns, is well documented, and follows OOP principles.
  • Experience using various IDEs and source versioning systems.
  • Test driven development and unit testing.
Operating Systems
  • Linux: 6 years experience.
  • Windows: 10+ years experience.
Personal traits
  • Very quick learner, follow instructions well.
  • Outstanding mathematical ability. Excellent logic and analysis skills.
  • Genuinely enjoy programming and the challenges it provides.
  • Very creative.
  • Team player, friendly, get along well with others.
  • Responsible, hard-working, independent.
  • Take initiative, driven.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Provide input and feedback.
EDUCATION
  • Zend PHP 5 Certification, July 2007
  • Bachelor of Science Double Honours,
    Computer Science and Mathematics,
    University of Saskatchewan, May 2004
  • Awards Received:
    • NSERC Scholarship Grant, 2003
    • Governor General Medal and Scholarship, Valedictorian, St. Mary H.S., Prince Albert, 1999.
    • Various University of Waterloo, National Academic Competition awards, 1997-99.