Joseph Starling Castle
Springfield, Ohio 45505
Cell: 937-***-****
Email: *********@*****.***
Profile:
Interested in software development, data analysis, and building/maintaining in-house software
solutions. Currently seeking opportunities to further my computer science career. Strengths are in
programming, solution development, and the math and science areas. Reliable, trustworthy,
numerate, and outgoing. Able to work both independently and as a team member.
Education:
Diploma, Northwestern High School; 2008; GPA: 4.036/4.0; Class Rank: 6/158
Muskingum University; 2008-2012; B.S. Computer Science, Chemistry; minor: Math
Honors and Awards:
B.S. with Honors
Magna Cum Laude graduate
Muskingum University Dean’s List
National Football Foundation Student/Athlete
Army National Scholar/Athlete
Muskingum University Outstanding Freshman Chemistry Award
E.R. "Rudy" Gerlach Chemistry Award
Muskingum University Best Analytical Chemistry Student 2011 Award
Work History:
Ohio State University Graduate Teaching Assistant; Building 371, 120 W 18th Ave, Columbus,
Ohio 43210
o Fall 2012 - current
o General Chemistry Laboratory Teaching Assistant.
Cerner Resource Systems; 140 South Friendship Drive, New Concord, Ohio, 43762; tel: (800)338-
3681
o Summer 2011 - Spring 2012
o Software engineer intern
o Worked in the software sustaining side of the development team dealing with code-based
bug fixes.
o Gained valuable knowledge with Visual Studio, .NET framework, javascript, SQL, HTML,
networking, servers, databases, and the operations of a software company.
Experience:
Software Engineering Intern at Cerner (Summer 2011 - Spring 2012)
Worked alongside a software development team to tackle new software development and
maintenance of previously implemented software.
Used Visual Studio and .NET framework to troubleshoot and fix bugs that were reported in
the field.
Used SQL and the .NET framework to engineer in-house solutions to data analysis and
processing of performance metrics for the software.
Gained experience in use and creation of both server-side and client-side applications.
Activities:
Muskingum University Ohio Omicron Chapter of Phi Kappa Psi (Vice President)
American Chemical Society (President: Fall 2010-Spring 2011)
Muskingum University Student Senate (Departmental Representative: Fall 2010-Spring
2011)
Association for Computing Machinery (President : Spring 2011- Fall 2011)
PLTL leader (Peer Led Team Learning Chemistry Tutoring)
Student Success Center Tutor (Chemistry, Math, Computer Science)
Skills:
I excel in programming using the Java, HTML, Visual Basic, .NET Framework, SQL languages,
javascript, application of algorithms, knowledge of the different aspects of computer hardware. I
have experience with databases, networks, and servers. In the math field I have an understanding
of algebra, calculus, linear algebra, and discrete math.
I also possess a strong work ethic, the ability to work independently or in a group, and high
standards for the work that I do.
References:
Sarah Stottsberry
140 S Friendship Drive, New Concord, Ohio 43762; email: ************@******.***
Jay Shaffstall
163 Stormont Street, New Concord, Ohio 43762; tel:740-***-****
Dr. Eric Schurter
163 Stormont Street, New Concord, Ohio 43762; tel:740-***-****