Maurice Ferguson
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Objective
Seeking an intern or entry-level position in the software engineering and programming field.
Skills
friendly, organized, dependable, detail-oriented, self-motivated, quick-learning
exemplary written and verbal communication skills
Object-Oriented Languages: Java, Objective-C
General Purpose Languages: C, Microsoft Assembly Language for IA-32 Processors, Scheme, Prolog
Web Development Languages: (X)HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, SQL
Development Environments: Eclipse, Xcode, Bash Shell, Concurrent Versions System (CVS)
Education
Working toward Master Of Science in Software Engineering (M.S.)
California State University at Sacramento, expected graduation in December 2014
Bachelor of Arts in Photography (B.A.) with Minor in Computer Science
(included 30 units of Computer Science coursework with 3.52 GPA in Computer Science courses)
California State University at Sacramento, December 2012
Programming Experience
Complete Materials Tracking System (Group Project for Class, Spring 2012)
Implemented in SQL, PHP, with web interface in HTML, CSS, & JavaScript
Fully documented process, including requirements and design of the data, architecture, detailed classes,
and user interface
Intended to meet the specific inventory needs of the CSUS Department of Academic Affairs
MPOSplitBatch (Independent Project, February 2012)
Implemented in C
Expanded on the open source program MPOSplit, which splits stereo 3D photographs into their right and
left component images
Bonsai3D iOS App (Independent Project, Summer 2011)
Implemented in Objective-C, HTML5 (including local SQL database), CSS3 (including transforms and
transitions), & JavaScript, with online gallery portion implemented in PHP
Intended to offer a graphically rich simulation of the bonsai (miniature tree) growing experience
Paid Experience
Apple Inc., Technical Support Advisor for iPhone, iPod Touch, & iPad (6/10-6/11)
Under Supervision of Mike Garcia, reachable via email: ****.******@*****.***
Duties:
Guided customers in troubleshooting any issues with their Apple-branded mobile products
Consulted the proper departments for billing, dispatch, etc.
Arranged repairs for products determined to have hardware issues
Utilized conflict resolution skills to deescalate calls from distraught customers
Freelance Web Developer (2009-2010)
Coded over a dozen small websites for pet-centric design firm Sniff Design
Duties:
Received non-technical customer requirement lists and images of desired page layout/functionality
Quoted my pricing to client and offered options for enhancement or simplification of projects
Quickly adjusted to last-minute changes in customer requirements
CSUS Undergraduate Business Advising Center, Student Assistant (9/05-5/07)
Under supervision of Programs Coordinators Sharon Padilla-Alvarado and Kathleen McCord
Duties:
Established new digital filing system using very limited hardware & software resources
Interfaced with IT department, instructed other employees, worked with sensitive information
Completed the project, & eased the transition from setup to maintenance phase
Trained other assistants & employees in my job duties before leaving