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Christina Martin

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Chicago, IL, 60640

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Profile: Information Technology Graduate & Professional offering a strong foundation in OOP Languages and Database technologies with extensive knowledge of best practices in UX Design principles.

Education: Lynda.com Certificates: July 2015 to Present

Up and Running with Python (License 3CB173)

Computer Science Lab Principles: Java (License E0964A)

JavaScript and JSON (License EB97E6)

JavaScript for Web Designers (License 9A5D0A)

HTML5: Structure, Syntax, & Semantics (License 2C168A)

CSS Essential Training (License 7B3ADA)

J-Query Essential Training (License 079A05)

Bootstrap 4: First Look (License C9635B)

Bootstrap Layouts: Responsive Single-Page Design (License 222B51)

Swift 3 Essential Training: The Basics

Comparing Swift and Objective-C (License B5E3AF)

Up and Running with C#: (License 793F70)

Objective C Essential Training (License C9B020)

Foundations of Programming: Test Driven Development (License DA6941)

GPA 3.6/4.0

Northwestern University, Chicago, IL

Master of Science: January 2014 – June 2015 Graduated

Major in Medical Informatics Science

Emphasis on Web-based Decision Support Systems

DePaul University, Chicago, IL

Master of Science: June 2010 – November 2013 Graduated

Major in Human Computer Interaction

Emphasis on User Centered Design

Options Institute, Chicago, IL

Certificate of Completion: June 2011 – August 2011

Options Theory

Simulated Trading

Master of Science: June 2006 – June 2010 Graduated

Major in Ecommerce Technology

Emphasis on Designing for Mobile Devices

Master of Science: June 2004 – June 2006 Graduated

Major in Information Systems

Emphasis on Database Design & Development

DeVry University, Chicago IL

Bachelor of Science: June 2001 – June 2004 Graduated

Major in Computer Information Systems

Emphasis on Application Design & Development

Technical Courses & Skills:

Programming Languages:

Java SE 6 & 7, Objective C, C++, C#, Swift 3, Python 3, PHP 5.x, JavaScript, .Net, HTML 5, CSS 3

Database Skills:

Oracle (8i, 9i, 10G, 11G), SQL & PL/SQL, MySQL, MS Sequel 2008, 2012, MS Access 2013

Statistical & Reporting Tools & OS:

IBM SPSS, SAS Base & Proc SQL, R, MS SSIS & ETL Tools, Unix, Linux, Windows XP, 7, 8.x, 10.x

Content Management Systems & Frameworks:

Drupal 6.x, 7.x, WordPress 4.x, Joomla 3.6, Bootstrap 3, SharePoint 2012 & 2013

Drupal development skills: site configuration, custom code via Drupal hooks, custom

APIs for data retrieval, form validation, as well as custom theme design.

WordPress development skills: customized themes and developed plugins to add

functionality to sites or to provide integration with social media sites.

Trading Courses:

Options Theory

Index Options, Profit & Loss Diagrams, Options Pricing, Simulated Trading, Equity Options, Trading

Strategies, & Covered Call Writing

Graduate Projects:

Web Design/Drupal – Northwestern University 2015

Designed and developed interactive website that enabled patients to search and find data on various medical conditions and how they are treated. Created custom modules via hook implementations as well as dynamic content using JavaScript. Project also included theme modification.

Designed and Developed Online Portfolio Website – Northwestern 2015

Designed and developed website that demonstrated core competencies acquired in Medical Informatics. The website was designed utilizing a stand-alone version of WordPress. Modified WordPress codebase to customize page features, including slider, navigation, header and footers, as well as page layout. Technologies included PHP, HTML, CSS 3, and JavaScript.

Designed and Developed Analytic Reports – Northwestern 2015

Developed statistical reports to support value-based driven healthcare processes through quality measures that assessed performance in patient safety, risk, utilization and inpatient quality care. Exported data to CSV file from Oracle Apex database using a PLSQL script. Imported that data into SAS to create summary and graphical reports demonstrating factors of influence through logistic regression and other statistical analysis.

Designed and Developed a Medical Records System – Northwestern 2014

Designed and developed a functional and user-friendly medical records system to support evidenced-based blood pressure treatment protocols. The database was designed based on the relational database model utilizing MySQL. Web-based programming languages included PHP, HTML, and CSS.

Design & Development of Technology Based Learning system – DePaul 2013

Designed and developed technology based learning system for an e-learning course in building a relational database model. Utilized HCI principles to establish requirements for system, as well as interface design and layout. Also, created the course plan and established the course objectives based on theories and models of human perception and cognition as they apply to learning. Learning system was developed using a combination of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL Server backend database system.

Redesign of Wireless Telephone Bill – DePaul 2013

Created better user experience by improving online bill payment system that allows users to pay their cell phone bill via the web. Methods included the heuristic evaluation process. Resulted in redesign of interface for improved usability.

Interaction Design for Mobile Device – DePaul 2013

Researched significant factors that impact the usability of hand held devices. Redesigned the user interface and small screen interactions of the Olympus Stylus 1010 digital camera. Research for redesign included interviews, heuristic evaluations, prototyping, and product comparisons. Final analysis resulted in device improvements in Bluetooth device pairing, syncing, social media connectivity, and camera modes.

User Centered Design – DePaul 2012

Conducted user centered research at the Chicago Lighthouse that would enable the improvement, effectiveness, and redesign of web forms that would give individuals with visual impairments a better user experience when filling out web forms via screen readers. Usability Techniques included heuristic evaluations; think-aloud tests, usability metrics, and rapid prototyping. Employed the use of Fisher’s exact test for statistical data analysis.

Web Design/Development – DePaul 2010

Designed interactive website utilizing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript that allowed users to input song information (i.e.: title, artist, genre) and store it into their personal library to track music data. Created backend database in MS Access to store user (music) input and utilized PHP code to interact with MS Access database.

Application/Software Design – DePaul 2006

Developed Java software program for course grading system that would allow a user to input a numeric score and receive a final term grade based on a predefined grading scale.

Developed Java software program that would display the day of the week a specific date falls on based on a calendar date inputted by the user.

Database Design/Development – DeVry 2004

Developed a relational database (student enrollment system) from inception to completion using the Oracle 8i RDBMS. Employed DBLC methodologies to deliver conceptual, logical, and physical data models. Utilized ODBC to import Oracle tables into MS Access database for form creation.

ER Modeling

Determined Entities, Relations, & Attributes among various tables.

Data Modeling

Assessed Cardinality of tables in relation to each other to create optimal query strategies.

Normalization

Analyzed and organized columns and table relations to eliminate data redundancies and

to determine data dependencies.

Physical Configuration (SQL, DDL, DML)

Created SQL statements to develop student database based on specified requirements.

Internships & Projects:

Chicago Board Options Exchange, Chicago, IL Jun. 2011 – Aug. 2011

Programmer Analyst (Short Term)

Designed and developed calculator tools utilizing JavaScript, CSS, and HTML to create online graphical user interfaces to assist with testing trade applications.

Analyzed software application requirements, performed regression testing, executed test plans on UNIX platform and documented results. Included the following:

(a)Modified SQL DDL statements in text file before running test scripts.

(b)Traced paths to various CSV files to change required property settings before test runs.

(c)Logged details of pass or fail tests and escalated results to QA team.

Effectively delivered stock strategy presentations derived at through research, interviews, and team meetings.

Gossip Salon & Day Spa, Chicago, IL Feb. 2004 – Jun. 2004

Senior Internship Project (Team Lead)

Designed & developed frontend website in Dreamweaver for upscale salon.

Developed backend customer database created with MS Access to allow salon

clients to book appointments via website.

(a)Used SQL DDL commands to define, build, and modify table structures.

(b)Used SQL DML commands to populate tables based on salon data requirements.

Kelly, Scott, & Madison, Chicago, IL Feb. 2001 – Mar. 2001

Database Analyst (Consultant)

Imported and exported data to and from distributed database systems for finance

& accounting needs.

Produced financial reports detailing income & cash flow information using Excel.

Disciplinary Action Council of Dec. 2000 – Jan. 2001

The Supreme Circuit Court,

Chicago, IL

Database Analyst (Consultant)

Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of databases that house attorney

registration and disciplinary history.

Followed up with attorneys regarding their practicing status (active/inactive)

and produced confidential reports relative to attorneys’ disciplinary history.

Ethnic Grocer, Chicago, IL Sep. 2000 – Dec. 2000

Web Content Editor (Consultant)

Maintained Web Design Control by managing website

content utilizing the Blue Martini content management system.

Created, edited and sourced content for company

website (included creating slogans to market products).

Universal Access, Chicago, IL Jun. 2000 – Aug. 2000

Broadband Metrics DB Analyst (Consultant)

Maintained database comprised of metric data

pertaining to dedicated circuit access for multiple clients.

Preserved client relationships by providing progress reports,

addressing and following up on problem issues, and

communicating effective ways to maximize broadband services.

Ameritech, Chicago, IL Dec. 1999 – May 2000

Y2K Database Specialist (Consultant)

Assisted with development and maintenance of Y2K MS

Access database system created to track IT assets.

Tracked and monitored data collection and produced

progress reports by extracting data using SQL statements.

Provided backup assistance to war room by responding

to field calls and disseminating time-sensitive information.

Provided help desk support to internal staff.

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