Software Engineer Computer Science

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***-***-**** * ** not currently seeking employmentMission Statement

My mission is to write software which kicks ass. I want to work with

smart and creative people on projects which are worth doing right, help people

in creative ways, and improve the computer's role as a cognitive tool. I am

especially interested in geography, artificial intelligence, human language,

cognitive science, and programming languages.

Computer NerdSince my introduction to Logo and BASIC at age 10, I have

relished wrapping my mind around formal language and precise

instructions. My professional coding experience lies mostly

in Java and JavaScript. In my quest for the right balance between

fluid English and mathematical formalism I've dabbled in many

languages, with C, Ruby, Perl, Python, Go, and Lisp among those

I've taken a liking to.

A distant descendant of Homo habilis, I adapt

quickly to new environments and tools. I swim comfortably in

Linux and Mac environments. I pen code in Eclipse and vim.

I speak standards like html, css, sql, and xml.

Since 2009 I've worked as a software engineer at Google, Inc.

I work on Google Docs, helping millions of users organize, share,

and enjoy their documents and files. Using Java, JavaScript, and

internal tools I have built new features, improved legacy code,

monitored production services, and gathered statistics on usage.

From 2004 to 2009 I worked as a software engineer at Tyler

Technologies, Inc. I worked at all levels of their Java-based

enterprise applications. I explored and questioned requirements

with analysts, built Swing-based GUIs, designed core services,

refactored key data structures, debugged the persistence layer,

led complex module development, crafted a data conversion

specification, and reviewed almost every commit. I created a

system to extract named entities from OCR text. I developed the

architecture and user interface to work with GIS data. I stood

out as a "go-to-guy" for insight about everything from subsystem

design to text processing.

At UNAVCO, Inc. in 2003 I used Perl and JavaScript to create

educational Earth science map tools.

In December, 2003 I graduated from the University of Colorado,

Boulder. I received both a Bachelor of Science With Distinction

and a Master of Science in Computer Science. My GPA was 3.8

on a 4.0 scale.

I pursued advanced coursework in object oriented design,

algorithms, programming languages, operating systems, network

systems, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, machine

learning, speech recognition, natural language processing, user

interface design, network systems, and Unix system administration.

Eclectic PhilosopherAt CU, I minored in philosophy and was president of the

Philosophy Club. I love to explore life's deep questions. I

use analytic and holistic techniques to explore ethics, society,

identity, and metaphysics. I presented a paper on weakness of

will at the 2002 Rocky Mountain Student Philosophy Conference.

During high school I taught a Socratic seminar course on

world philosophy.

My world view ties computer science to philosophy and

psychology. I am fascinated by artificial intelligence, cognitive

science, linguistics, limits of formal systems, self-organization,

and societal use of computers.

Generally Diverse IndividualMy calm personality, helpful demeanor, mediation and problem

solving skills, and concern for public safety led me to positions

as a resident advisor at CU and a Black Rock Ranger at Burning Man.

In college, I developed leadership skills as chapter vice

president of Tau Beta Pi, the national engineering honor society,

and as organizer of Pagan and Green Party student groups.

I am a friendly and unique individual. While I take projects

and tasks seriously, a subtle wit and creative approach to the

mundane pervade my actions, keeping a smile present among my

fellows. My extensive knowledge of geographic, historic, and

scientific facts entertains coworkers during casual moments.

I love language. I play with English idioms, speak passable

Spanish, and dabble in Chinese.

I connect with the world around me through photography,

camping, bicycling, and playing games.

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