Software Engineer Assistant

Jennifer M. Selby

**** ****** ***. ***. * Berkeley, CA 94704

617-***-**** ********@****.***.*** http://www.jenselby.com

Experience Nokia, Senior Software Engineer 2011-present Berkeley, CA

Wrote part of a numerical optimization C++ library. Extended and experimented with statis-

tical modeling code in a combination of Python, Java, and R.

NCWHL (Ice Hockey League), Volunteer Web Programmer 2011-present Berkeley, CA

Rewrote HTML/CSS/JavaScript to better match current best practices. Working on Django-

based webapp for registering players, scheduling games, and recording game results.

pMDsoft, Software Developer 2010-2011 San Francisco, CA

Updated a Struts-based web application using AJAX (Prototype). Began work on porting a

BlackBerry/iPhone application to the Android platform. Provided customer support.

Navia Systems, Software Engineer 2009 - 2010 Berkeley, CA

Implemented and tested Bayesian generative probabilistic models in a novel, Church-like pro-

gramming language, with Python wrappings. Developed a django-backed web interface and

cairo- and OpenGL-based visualization APIs for a prediction and multilevel clustering tool.

Ran large-scale data analyses using Hadoop on Amazon Elastic Map Reduce EC2 machines

with the Dumbo Python library.

Metacarta, Software Engineer 2004 - 2009 Cambridge, MA

Implemented, trained, validated, and improved Bayesian statistical models used in natural

language processing, working primarily in C++ and Python. Maintained large PostgreSQL

database of geographical information and training data.

Developed command-line tools in Python, Perl, and bash for con guring and testing SSL, Active

Directory, Samba, and Kerberos. Worked on systems for managing and securing document

repositories in Python.

Sun Microsystems, Software Engineer 2003 - 2004 Burlington, MA

Developed system management software for the Sun Fire family of servers. Designed, developed,

and documented, extensible tools for embedded data storage. Worked mostly in C++ and ksh.

MIT Information Systems, Kerberos Development Team 2001 - 2003 Cambridge, MA

Updated and reorganized user, system administrator, and installation guides. Synchronized

code and documentation as necessary. Worked on some automation tools in Tcl and Expect.

Teaching YMCA Y Scholars Tutor/Mentor 2005-present Berkeley, CA

Assist high school students, primarily in math and science subjects.

MIT Student Information Processing Board 2003, 2004, & 2005 Cambridge, MA

Co-taught a two-week Crash Course in C

MIT Experimental Studies Group Teaching Assistant 2001 & 2003 Cambridge, MA

Taught tutorials and graded exams: Structures & Interpretations of Computer Programming

(Scheme).

Computer Assistant 2002 Cambridge, MA

Assisted in preparation of Operating Systems class at Tufts University.

MIT Experimental Studies Group Calculus Instructor 2000 Cambridge, MA

Co-taught freshman calculus. Gave lectures and wrote and graded tests and problem sets.

Education University of California, Berkeley 2007-2009 Berkeley, CA

Independent of degree program

Coursework: Linear Algebra (MATH110), Intro to Probability and Statistics at an Advanced

Level (STAT 202A & 200B) (R), Biostatistical Methods (STAT C245C) (R, Bioconductor)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1999-2003 Cambridge, MA

B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering

Selected Coursework: Operating System Engineering (C, i386 assembly), Network & Com-

puter Security (various languages), Digital Systems Laboratory (VHDL), Microcomputer Project

Laboratory (MCS assembly), Organic Chemistry, Science Policy & Environmental Management

Activities Ice hockey coach, player, goalie, and referee in various leagues.

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