Computer Science High School

Aftab Khan

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New York, NY 10027 http://columbia.edu/~ajk2194

EDUCATION

Present

Columbia College, Columbia University

Double major in Physics and Computer Science. Expected date of graduation: May 2015.

Sept. 2009 May 2011

Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

WORK / RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

July 2012 Jan. 2013

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Lincoln Laboratory Summer Intern

Designed and programmed laser optics test bench software in LabVIEW programming environment, using equipment

manufacturer APIs. Performed computer and network debugging/administration within high security environment.

Assisted in parts/materials logistics management. Created/delivered tech procedures & reports to development team.

May 2012 Aug. 2012

Columbia University/Barnard College Physics Department Research Assistant

Assisted in developing computer simulations for gravitation-

induced sonic wave emissions, as a result of variable-

condition binary black hole collisions. Under the guidance of theoretical astrophysicist, Dr. Janna Levin.

Nov. 2011 Present

Columbia University Tutoring and Translating Agency (CUTTA) Academic Tutor

Tutored New York City middle/high school & undergraduate students in Physics, Computer Science, and Mathematics.

June 2011 Aug. 2011

GROUP Business Software, Inc. (GBS) Software Development Intern

Performance tuned SQL database query algorithms, scalability, and structural design, for use in business analytics

software, working with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 benchmarking tools. Designed & programmed automated test

bench applications in Java (with automated XML/HTML reporting) to facilitate Agile Software Development paradigm.

June 2010 Aug. 2010

Harvard-

Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Physics Laboratory Technician

Performed duties of Research Assistant. Assisted in developing increased efficiency x-

ray telescope mirrors for use on

the International X-

ray Observatory. Designed, constructed, & programmed electrical laboratory equipment/software.

Sept. 2009 May 2010

Independent Research Simulating Pin-

to-

Plate NanoSpark Discharge

Researched spark discharge and designed/programmed computer model simulating nano-

scale applications for

enhancing particle detector precision. Completed in conjunction with WPI Center for Computational NanoScience.

SKILLS

Computer Science / Information Technology

Proficient in Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, & Android operating systems, terminal utilities, file systems & shell scripting.

Experienced in object-

oriented & functional software design (data structures, algorithms, memory allocation, debugging).

Experienced in computer hardware, software, and network infrastructure setup, maintenance, and technical support.

Computer Languages

Experienced in C/C++, Java, HTML, CSS, XML, XSL/XSLT, SQL/T-

SQL, Assembly, Scheme, LabVIEW, Mathematica, MATLAB

Computing Software / Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft SQL Server, SAP database platform, GIT & TortoiseSVN source

control, Eclipse IDE (Java), TrueCrypt encryption, UNIX development (make, vim, etc), Valgrind, HTTP/network socket API

HONORS / AWARDS

Science & Mathematics

First Place, 2010 Mass State Science and Engineering Fair; 2010 U.S. Naval Science Award; 2010 MA Academy of Sciences

Symposium selectee; Worcester Polytechnic Institute $40,000 science/engineering scholarship

Engineering & Technology

National Society for Professional Engineers Innovative Engineering Award; Second Place: 2010 New England Regional

High School Computer Programming Contest; Division Top Scorer, American Computer Science League (ACSL); Excellence

in Technology Education Award

Academic Recognitions

2340 SAT Score (99.8th %); National Honor Society; National Merit Letter of Commendation; National French Honor Soc.

PUBLICATIONS

Khan, A. J. & Bi, K. 2010. Space Travel: Past, Present, and Future. The Scientia Review (www.scientiareview.org)

Khan, A. J., Koch, J. M., & Sayeed, A. 2010. Agent Orange, Topics in Toxicology. The Scientia Review

Khan, A. J. 2010 Computer Modeling Pin-

to-

Plate Nanospark Discharge. The Scientia Review (www.scientiareview.org)

Khan, A. J. 2010. Debunking Nuclear Radiation. The Scientia Review (www.scientiareview.org)

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Science, Technology, & Mathematics

Columbia University: Application Development Initiative (ADI); Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Prior: President, SHS Physics Team; Programming/electronics team leader, FIRST Robotics Team #467; FIRST Robotics

Team #190; American Computer Science League (ACSL), American Regions Mathematics League (ARML)

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