Software Engineering

Christopher Cargill

**** ** **** ***** *** ****, Gainesville, FL 32608

Phone: 561-***-**** Email: ****************@*****.***

CAREER FOCUS

Objective: Seeking an internship in Software Engineering that will make use of my skills related to Computer Science, integrated solutions,

process efficiency, and software development. Open to relocation.

EDUCATION

University of Florida, Graduation Date: May 2014

Gainesville, Florida

Computer Software Engineering, B.S, GPA: 3.12/4.0

KEY SKILLS

Software/Hardware: C++, C, Java, SQL, VHDL, Assembly, MatLab, Perl, Eclipse, Oracle, SharePoint, Visual Studio,HTML/CSS, JavaScript

Operating Systems: Windows Systems, NT, LINUX, UNIX, MINIX 3

EXPERIENCE

Intern, John Deere WaterLoo Works, Continuous Improvement Electronics

WaterLoo, Iowa May 2013 August 2013

● Designed and Developed software algorithm to implement a fuel sender test that will reduce John Deere’s $108,000 costs in warranty claims.

● Participated in programming over 45 John Deere Final Tier 4 tractors with updated transmission, standard hydraulics, and cab software.

● Analyzed and Diagnosed software errors on John Deere tractors to improve software design and conducted software field testing.

● Collaborated with engineers in Germany to analyze risk assessment of database migration of tractor program files from STARTEAM database

● Developed macro software using Visual Basic for Applications to self automate output for warranty data and claims for tractor software and

hardware components. Virtually eliminated the amount of time spent querying warranty data manually and increased overall team efficiency.

● Participated in programming over 300 standard control vehicle switches to improve tractor hydraulic functionality.

General Member, UF Programming Team

Gainesville, Florida September 2012 Present

● An award winning and internationally recognized programming club that excels in increasing knowledge and proficiency in programming

languages.

● Engage in aiding other UF students with software coding related problems and programming concepts.

● Members participate in programming and hacking competitions across the country.

General Member, National Society of Black Engineers

Gainesville, Florida August 2012 Present

● Aid in community service and attempt to increase the retention rate of African Americans in engineering related disciplines.

● Strive to provide resources to further succeed such as guest speaker and meet and greet.

PROJECTS

Video Game Development, Campus Quest

Gainesville, Florida

● Coordinated with team of eight members consisting of engineers and graphical designers to develop top down, RPG game based on UF.

● Developed Graphical User Interface using Slick2D and finite state based game design.

● Tested debugging protocols and initiated Scrum documentation.

Video Game Development, Dungeons and Dragons

Gainesville, Florida

● Collaborated with team of five other engineers to develop Real Time Strategy, tabletop game.

● Developed Graphical User Interface using Slick2D and finite state based game design.

● Conducted tests on server compatibilities and online network connections.

● Designed robust user web interface.

Designed Basic Central Processing Unit

● Developed basic 16 instruction CPU utilizing hand built Arithmetic Logic Unit, Instruction Register, Control Unit, and PC. Programmed EEPROM

and coordinated functions with Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD).

Christopher Cargill

2635 SW 35th Place Apt 1307, Gainesville, FL 32608

Phone: 561-***-**** Email: ****************@*****.***

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