Douglas J. Limmer, Ph. D.
**** ****** ******** ****, ****** TX 77379
*************@*********.*** 765-***-****
Career Summary:
Experienced mathematics professor seeking to transition into a software development position.
Fifteen years as a full-time mathematics professor at a variety of institutions. Class preparation
included writing algorithms for computer algebra systems and in R. Instructional formats
included web-based and blended (partially web-based) as well as lecture and group work
settings. Wrote activities for group work.
• Taught a computer architecture course for computer science students.
• Guided independent studies in cryptanalysis, combinatorics, and other subjects.
Critical Skills:
Java C++ R
perl other computer languages NetBeans
Maple Mathematica Derive
Matlab SVN and git HTML
Microsoft Windows Ubuntu Linux TeX
LibreOffice/OpenOffice Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint other computer programs
Professional Experience:
Hiram College 2012-2014
Visiting Assistant Professor
Prepared for and taught a variety of mathematics courses. Prepared projected presentations
(using TeX) for some courses.
• Used R, and introduced it to students, in a two-term mathematical statistics course.
Wabash College 2008-2012
Visiting Assistant Professor
Prepared for and taught a variety of mathematics courses. Prepared projected presentations
(using PowerPoint) for some courses. Served on Teacher's Education Committee. Evaluated
seniors' Oral and Written Comprehensive Examinations. Gave colloquium talks.
• Organized and updated Basic Skills exams for Calculus I and II.
Eureka College 2006-2008
Visiting Assistant Professor
Prepared for and taught a variety of mathematics courses. Served on Teacher's Education
Committee. Sole full-time mathematics professor.
• Set up a long-term course schedule for the mathematics major.
• Guided independent studies in geometry and abstract algebra.
Valparaiso University 2000-2006
Lecturer / Visiting Assistant Professor
Prepared for and taught a variety of mathematics courses. Helped determine what content
should be included in the Calculus course aimed at business students. Wrote group activities for
use by the entire department.
• Introduced the computer program Winplot to aid with graphs in three dimensions.
• Guided an independent study project which used a computer to convert musical sounds
into visual fractal patterns.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1999-2000
Visiting Assistant Professor
Prepared for and taught a variety of mathematics courses.
Linn-Benton Community College 1998-1999
Instructor
Taught a web-based Calculus I course. Guided students furthering their mathematics
education on-site at a Hewlett-Packard facility. Met with students for general mathematics help
at a satellite location.
Education:
1999 PhD, Mathematics, Oregon State University
1993 MS (Mathematics, Computer Science minor), Oregon State University
1991 BS (Mathematics and Computer Science), Valparaiso University, summa cum laude