JESSICA LIU
abpeti@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To be the very best, like no one ever was... (dum dum da-dum!)
MOST SPLENDID EDUCATION
Brown University (Expected Graduation: May 2013)
Computer Science and Visual Arts
4.0/4.0 GPA
Courses Include: Software Engineering, Computer Systems, Algorithms, Programming Languages,
Computer Graphics, Computer Animation, Digital Concept Art, New Media Art
SUPER GREAT EXPERIENCE
Khan Academy: Software Engineer Intern
Summer 2012, Mountain View, CA
Wrote the frontend for the new Computer Science curriculum, using Backbone JS
Designed and implemented exploratory programs for the CS curriculum with Processing JS
Produced video tutorials on a number of introductory programming topics
Facebook: Software Engineer Intern
Summer 2011, Palo Alto, CA
Worked on the frontend team for a high-impact, high-visibility mobile project
Contributed to a new Javascript UI framework for making offline capable mobile HTML5 applications
Acted as an stand-in UI designer and produced graphical assets for fellow engineers
Initiated and implemented a major architecture redesign, greatly improving development efficiency of my team
TomTom: Software Engineer Intern
Summer 2010, Lebanon, NH
Worked closely with User Experience team to design the user interface for iPhone and Android apps
Programmed an Android app prototype in Java
Flannel: Graphic Design Intern
Summer 2010, Norwich, VT
Designed website architecture and wireframes, using Adobe Illustrator
Brown CS Dept: Head Teaching Assistant
Fall 2011, Providence, RI
Led a team of 23 undergraduate teaching assistants for an introductory computer science class with 200+ students
Worked with Professor Andy van Dam on course development to improve the learning process for students
Held office hours, conducted lab sessions, designed and graded student assignments
Wrote, directed, and performed humorous skits during lecture, a 20+ year tradition of the course
AWESOME PROJECTS
Sparketplace
An online marketplace with emphasis on local trading
Wrote backend in Java using the framework, Play!
Ballsy
A grappling hook platformer game written in Java; also comes with a level editor
SPECTACULAR AND NOBLE SKILLS
Programming Languages
Java, Javascript, Python, C++ (in order of proficiency)
Languages
English, French, Chinese (spoken)
Technical Proficiencies
Git/Hg/SVN, Eclipse, Photoshop, Illustrator, Painter, Maya, After Effects
MOST HILARIOUS AWARDS
Anita Borg Scholarship Finalist (2012)
ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholar (2010)
National Merit Scholar (2009)
Robert C. Byrd Scholar (2009-2010)
Hanover High School Valedictorian (2009)
STRANGE AND WONDERFUL INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
Teaching, Digital Drawing and Painting, Hip Hop Dance, Cooking, Musical Theater, Piano, Figure Skating