Software Engineer Information Technology

OBJECTIVE

To obtain the front-end developer position that will utilize my

years of experience in coding with front-end web technologies.

EDUCATION

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

Master of Science in Information Technology

Coursework completed: 2006, Theses completed: 2010

Concentrations: Database, XML, E-commerce, Human-Computer

Interaction

GPA (Overall): 3.909

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

2005

Minor: Economics, Concentrations: Website design, Learning and

Performance Technology, Art History

GPA (Overall): 3.647 GPA (PFOs): 3.555

WORK EXPERIENCE

Launching Frog

. Web and Graphic Designer

01/2009-Present

Started a web and graphic design company. Develop custom

websites for universities, businesses, individuals, events,

conferences etc. according to user's requirements using

Drupal, Wordpress, HTML, CSS and Javascript. Provide

Graphic design services like designing business cards,

catalog, promotional material etc. Also provide Social

Media Marketing and SEO services. (www.launchingfrog.com)

Portfolio:

1. Wharton Restructuring Conference 2009

(http://www.whartonrestructuringconference.org/)

2. Wharton Restructuring Conference 2010

(http://www.whartonrestructuringconference.org/2009)

3. Wharton Finance Conference 2009

(http://www.whartonfinanceconference.com/

4. RIJI Green (www.rijigreen.com)

5. Marigold Events (www.marigoldevents.com)

6. Websites not launched yet: OranjMedia, Indian

American Wedding

The Tribune Company

. Web Developer/ Application Developer/ Software Engineer

01/2009-03/2010

Worked in an agile environment with front-end web

technologies (HTML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript) and with

company's proprietary content management systems, on

Tribune Company's websites (more than 30 websites - regular

and mobile sites). Built custom modules, such as

slideshows, using JavaScript, CSS, JSP and custom tag

libraries. Was part of the newspaper websites' redesign

project. Also worked on promotional and quick turn around

projects. Was responsible for writing cross browser

compatible code.

Encyclopaedia Britannica

1. Software Engineer

07/2007-01/2009

Worked in an agile environment on the Institutional and

International Websites and CD products with a team of

developers. Started out working on a French CD product

called Universalis using the spring framework. Worked on

core projects using STRUTS, J2EE, JavaScript/ Ext JS

Framework, HTML and CSS. Wrote scripts/ programs to

automate manual tasks and prepared data for CD products.

Use many other tools like Aqua Data Studio, Firebug,

Subversion and Eclipse IDE for the projects. Also worked as

a part of Britannica's offshore initiatives.

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

2. Teaching Assistant and Grader, Information Technology

9/2005-5/2006

Teach and help out students with Java, C++ and database

concepts.

3. Tutor, TRIO @ Learning and Development Center

2/2004-5/2004

Tutored students in Math, Science, Liberal Arts and

Information Technology courses.

4. Note taker, National Technical Institute for Deaf

11/2000-5/2006

Took notes for the deaf students in IT, liberal arts and

science classes.

HONORS

5. 4.0 GPA in Fall, Spring (00-01), Spring (02-03), Fall (05-

06), Winter (05-06) Dean's List (2000-2004)

6. RIT International Student Scholarship (4 years), Nathaniel

Rochester Society Scholarship

7. Member, Golden Key International Honor Society inducted in

04/2003

ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

8. Treasurer-Association for Women in Computing at RIT (Senior

Year) Drafting the Annual Budget for the club (Recognized

by Student Government) and other financial

responsibilities.

9. President- Asian Cultural Society (ACS) at RIT (Sophomore

Year) Received the Best Club of the Year Award. Promoted

cultural awareness and represented Asia by organizing

multicultural events like the First Asian Expo, The Second

Annual Chinese New Year's, The First Annual ACS Fashion

Show, Festival of Colors (Holi), and movie night. The club

is recognized by SG.

10. Secretary- Association for the Goodwill of Nationals from

India (AGNI) at RIT (Freshman year) Received the Best

Upcoming Club of the Year Award. Was instrumental in

raising $2000 for the Earthquake Relief Fund (Gujarat,

India in February 2001). Also wrote an article about the

fundraising efforts for the International students'

newsletter. The club was recognized by SG.

11. Peer Advisor Leader (PAL)- Helped the International Student

Orientation staff as a PAL in September 2001. Was actively

involved with helping out the International students.

12. Ping Pong Intramurals and Leader, Sahaja Yoga Meditation.

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