Andrew E.

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Objective: To continue my career in the Computer Science field and to further develop
my skills and be an asset to any company.

Summary of Skills:
Java: Primary language. Experience with regex
HTML/Javascript/Jquery: used functions to create dynamic web pages
PHP: functions, Dynamic web pages and SQL accessing. used Bootstrap
SQL: accessed a SQL database using Java and PHP
C++: student assistant in introductory course
C#: basic understanding of wcf services.

Education
University of Wisconsin- Waukesha
Associate of Arts & Science Degree(Ethnic Studies)
Completed 2013
Cumulative GPA: 3.354
University of Wisconsin- Whitewater
Completed May 2016
Bachelor of Science: Computer Science
Minor: Mathematics
Cumulative GPA: 3.689
Academic Achievements
Dean's list Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015,
Magna Cum Laude Spring 2016

Relative coursework
Created artificial file system using Java. Included console commands to
add/remove folders and files. Also included a binary search tree for searching
Found the shortest path for a chess knight using Dijkstra's Formula.
Board size could be loaded from a file and vary in size. Obstacles were
included.
Counted words in a file using regular expressions
Created a LaTeX plugin for the NetBeans IDE.
Built set data structure. Included console commands to create, as well as
perform actions such as union, intersect, and subtract.

Relevant Courses
Intro to Java
Intermediate Java: focus on file reading, data processing and manipulation
Java: Data Structures: created data structures and command line interfaces
 Theory of Algorithms: learning big O notation, testing of algorithms
Javascript / html: built web pages using javascript, also learned bootstrap
CGI scripting/PHP
Advanced Web Development
Intro to C++
Software Engineering
Computer Networking
Theory of Computation
Operating Systems

Previous Employment

Advicent Solutions
June 2016 July 6, 2017
Associate Software Developer
Work completed
Added a new WCF service endpoint
Updated SQL scripts, changed xml mapping schemas
Built a mock restful endpoint in soapui, created multiple calls from a
single endpoint.
Made a dynamic web element in a C++ web application by pulling
data from a database
Investigated bugs in an angular web app.
Contributed in a full regression test phase/bug fixes before a major
version release
Working on an adding a Single-Sign-On link using Active Directory
Federation Service
Languages used
C# - backend services
Java - connection between c++ app and c# services
C++ - web app and calculations
SQL - stored procs and table editing
Javascript/Angular web application
Programs used
Mapforce integration mapping tool
Visual Studio C#, C++ development, team foundation server
Webstorm angular development
SoapUI mock service testing
Jira task management
Student Assistant
Sept 2015 - Dec 2015
Assistant for intro to C++ class.
Answer questions in class or from email
Schedule sessions outside of class to help learn the material
Provide feedback on class progress and what needs reinforcement

Blockbuster Inc., Waukesha, WI

Feb 2007 - March 2011
Customer Service Representative
Provide exceptional customer service and maintain store cleanliness.
Keep current on New Release movies and sell relevant products and
services.

CompUSA, Brookfield, WI
Oct 2006 - Feb 2007
Lead Merchandiser
Stock new products and update prices daily, while assisting customers
Reorganize entire product zones and create endcaps
Coordinate part-time help