Computer Science Assistant

J. Steven Kirtzic

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Objective

To obtain a position which provides challenging opportunities to work in the field of

Computer Science and

Engineering where my experience in research and application development in parallel

processing will come into use.

Highlights of Qualifications

10+ years of Object-Oriented design experience using C/C++, Java, etc.

A solid foundation in computer science fundamentals, with in-depth academic experience in

applied Artificial

Intelligence, with a concentration onParallel Processing,Algorithm Design, andGame and

Simulation

Development

Most important research contribution: the development of a parallel algorithm design

model for GPUs, for

research applications in a wide variety of fields

Presented research work at conferences such as VECPAR 2010 and Cyberworlds 2011

Education

University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX

Ph.D., Computer Engineering August 2012 (anticipated)

University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX

M.S., Computer Science May 2009

Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL

B.S., Computer Science May 2005

Career Summary

University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX

Graduate Teaching Assistant August 2006 - December 2007, Jan 2012 - present

{ Assisted undergraduate and graduate level courses such as Programming Fundamentals,

Advanced Java

Programming, Systems Engineering, Data Structures and Algorithms, etc.

National Science Foundation grant, University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX

Graduate Fellow January 2010 - Decenber 2011

{ Taught fundamental problem solving skills as well as beginning-level Computer Science

and programming

techniques to middle school students in an after-school program

Arts and Technology Department, University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX

Research Assistant - Digital Caluculus Coach projectAugust 2009 - Decenber 2009

{ Lead programmer for a college-level calculus tutor game which involved the design and

implementation of a large

MySQL database, PHP, and a HTML/Flash front-end

Selected Publications

Computer Skills

Languages: C/C++, Java, C, Matlab, Latex, HTML, Assembly, JCL, COBOL, SQL, Ruby

Operating Systems: Windows 9X/NT/XP/7, UNIX/Linux

Database: MySQL, Oracle

Tools: Microsoft O ce, Adobe Creative Studio, Eclipse, Visual Studio, Maya, 3DS MaxReferences

Available Upon Request

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