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Jones Sipho-J Matse

*** ******** ** * ********, Indiana 47374 • 765- 277- 3781 • **********@*****.*** • www.linkedin.com/in/jonesmatse

Software Engineer • Database Developer

An impactful Software Engineer dedicated to technical adaptability. A recent graduate looking to apply already acquired skills, develop

them further, and gain new skills along the way. Expertise includes software development, database design and data analysis, and web

development. Quick to learn new skills and has clear verbal and communication skills. Exposure to Agile development practices in

previous internship experiences. Accustomed to collaboration as the most effective means for progress in developing quality solutions

while demonstrating individual capabilities.

Education

Earlham College, Richmond, IN August 2011 – May 2015

Full Scholarship Student

Major: Computer Science

The Philadelphia Center, Philadelphia, PA Spring 2014

A semester long, off-campus experiential learning program for undergraduate students. Gained understanding in the fields of Power &

Authority Analysis, and Marketing.

United World College of Southern Africa, Swaziland May 2007 – December 2010

International General Certificate of Secondary Education, 2008

International Baccalaureate, 35 /45 points, Awarded Shelby Davis Scholarship 2010

Technical Skills

● Programming Languages: C++, Python, VBA, Common Lisp, NetLogo, Haskell

● Markup and Style Sheet Languages: HTML, CSS, Twitter Bootstrap

● Object-Relational Database Systems: PostgreSQL, T-SQL

● Operating Systems: Linux, Windows

● Application Programming Interfaces: OpenGL

● Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access

Coursework Projects

● Completed a big data project on police reports in the Philadelphia, PA area and carried out data analytics in PostgreSQL to identify

trends.

● Developed command line games such as tic-tac-toe, snake, and battleship with Haskell, C++ and Common Lisp respectively.

● Developed multiple data and graphic simulations with Python and NetLogo.

● Socket Programming in Python to implement alternating bit protocol, hypertext transfer protocol and Dijkstra’s algorithm.

● Implemented a depth-first search algorithm using recursive backtracking to generate a maze using C++ OpenGL.

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Jones Sipho-J Matse

801 National Rd W Richmond, Indiana 47374 • 765- 277- 3781 • **********@*****.*** • www.linkedin.com/in/jonesmatse

Experience

Engineering Intern at Courion Corporation May 2014 – August 2014

● 1900 W Park Dr #100, Westborough, MA 01581

Strengthened SQL Server stored procedures used in the product for additional capabilities. Implemented unit tests for class functions of

the current code in the product in C# using TypeMock while working in Visual Studio. Developed a randomized test data generator to

load data into the product database using Visual Basics for Applications (VBA). Exposure to Agile Development practices and Test

Driven Design methodology.

IT Intern at Support Center for Child Advocates February 2014 – May 2014

● 1900 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Discovered trends in the organizations operations database while working as an assistant database administrator. Effectively geo-mapped

client data; involved in data analytics and research. Assisted in disaster avoidance and general operations of the organization.

Web Content Administrator at Earlham College January 2012 – January 2014

● 801 National Rd W, Richmond, IN 47374

Incorporated additional features and improvements to the computer science department website while maintaining its daily functions. A

key contributor to the development of a new mock website; Coded in HTML, CSS and Bootstrap and contributed to design and layout of

the mock site.

Student Worker at The Philadelphia Center January 2014 – May 2014

● 121 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Worked as student receptionist; actively organized office supplies, performed desk work, sorted files and performed efficient information

relaying.

Public Safety Dispatcher at Earlham College August 2012 – January 2014

● 801 National Rd W, Richmond, IN 47374

Worked as receptionist and an officer dispatcher for Earlham College Public Safety office; handled desk work and involved in

information relaying.

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