Bachelor of Computer Science

CONNOR FORAN Phone: 412-***-****

Email: ************@*****.***

To whom it may concern,

This letter is to express my interest in your available position for an Entry-Level Software Engineer. As I have received my Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, I am confident that I have developed the necessary technical and analytical skills necessary to be an asset to your software engineering team. Through my coursework and personal projects, I have developed a strong understanding of popular programming languages such as Java, C and C++. University projects have also provided me with initial experience working with web applications, specifically the use of Python, JavaScript, Maven, and SQL Alchemy. As noted on my resume, I have been in various classes and projects which have introduced me to version control with GIT, the application development cycle, and multiple Agile Development methodologies such as SCRUM and Extreme Programming. I have recently begun learning about Android application development on my own time in order to expand my skillset. I greatly enjoy the problem- solving aspects of programming and am always willing to learn about new frameworks and languages. For the previous three summers, I have worked in the Tier2 IT Services team at Medavie Blue Cross, a Health Insurance organization. My tasks there involved managing the company’s IT assets, helping employees with computer issues, and setting up or configuring workstation computers. I was able to work effectively with my team and assisted in identifying and resolving many computer and network related issues. As I have developed crucial team based skills, as well as built a foundation of programming languages and development paradigms, I feel that I am prepared for the role of an Entry-Level Software Engineer.

Thank you for your consideration, I look forward to discussing any opportunities with you. Should you have any questions you may reach me at 412-***-**** or ************@*****.***. Sincerely,

Connor Foran

CONNOR FORAN Phone: 412-***-****

Email: ************@*****.***

EDUCATION

Dalhousie University, Halifax NS, Canada

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science September 2013 – May 2017 GPA of 3.37 Notable courses: Software Engineering (CSCI3130), Data Mining & Warehousing (CSCI4144), Cryptography (CSCI4116), Community Outreach (CSCI3190), Object Oriented & Generic Programming (CSCI3154), Intro to Artificial Intelligence

(CSCI3154), Operating Systems (CSCI3120), Designing User Interfaces (CSCI3160), Design/Analysis of Algorithms (CSCI3110) EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

User Support Analyst

Medavie Blue Cross, Dartmouth NS, Canada – Summer 2015, 2016, and 2017

• Worked on the Tier 2 Technical Support team, responsible for setting up and repairing office computers, managing technology assets, and assisting employees with tech-related issues. PROGRAMMING SKILLS

Programming Languages: (Proficient) Java, C, C++, Lua; (Familiar) JavaScript, Python, HTML, PowerShell Frameworks and Other: (Some Experience) Android, Django, Maven, Vaadin, Matlab, SQL Alchemy, GIT, .NET Agile Development: (Learned/used in university courses) SCRUM, Extreme Programming, Test-Driven Dev, UML PROJECT WORK

Geo-Genealogy

Dalhousie University, Fall 2016

• Worked with a group to take on a programming task for a real client as part of the Community Outreach

(CSCI3190) course. Our client was the Maritime Institute for the Renewal of Civil Society (MIRCS).

• Gained experience working with a team on a web app using Python, JavaScript, SQL Alchemy, and HTML.

• I am credited for my involvement with this project here: http://www.mircs.ca/aboutus/people/programmers/ Samael

Fan-made playable character mod for the video game The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

• Third highest-rated mod for The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth with over 55,000 downloads.

• Unique melee-focused character in a projectile-based video game.

• Page on the Steam Mod Workshop: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=897795840

• GitHub page where the code can be viewed: https://github.com/ConnorForan/Samael Asteroids

Dalhousie University, Winter 2016

• Developed an original version of the classic video game Asteroids using the C programming language and OpenGL/FreeGLUT as part of the Intro to Computer Graphics (CSCI3161) course.

• GitHub repository and playable .exe: https://github.com/ConnorForan/Asteroids UNO

Dalhousie University, Fall 2016

• Text-based object-oriented implementation of the card game UNO, developed with C++ in a group of three as part of the Object-Oriented Programming (CSCI3154) course.

• GitHub repository: https://github.com/ConnorForan/UNO

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