TARUN TOMAR
Current Location: College Park, Maryland, US (willing to relocate anywhere in US)
Email: **********@*****.*** Phone: 301-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/taruntomar
OBJECTIVE
Obtain an entry level position in Information Technology or Software field where I can utilize my technical, analytical and business skills in an environment of growth and contribute towards the company’s operations & goals
EDUCATION
Master of Information Management Cgpa 3.59
University of Maryland, College Park, MD May 2015
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication Cgpa 3.51/4
Rajiv Gandhi Technical University, Bhopal, India May 2012
WORK EXPERIENCE
Developer intern, Dream Big Studios llc, CA, US: Jun 2014 to Aug 2014
Helped the team achieve responsive mobile friendly web applications by working in different phases of the development cycle from requirements gathering, designing to testing.
Experience gained in: JavaScript, Joomla, Requirements gathering. Cross browser testing
Asst. Web Developer, Abhyudaya Multimedia, Indore, India Jan 2013 to Jul 2013
Prioritized requirements gathered from clients and created conceptual prototypes and mock-ups
Responsible for designing, coding and modifying websites, from layout to function and according to a client's specifications
Strived to achieve visually appealing sites that feature user-friendly design and clear navigation
Contributed to a large extent in system administration and database design issues
Had regular exposure to business stakeholders and executive management, as well as the authority and scope to apply expertise to many interesting technical problems
Asst. Professor and IT Labs Manager, Madhav Group of Institutes, Bhopal, India: Jul 2012 to Dec 2012
Delivered lectures and supported IT labs in the Computer Science and Electronics department
Managed day to day and technical documentation and improved work processes in my department
SKILLS
Programming Languages: JavaScript, Html, Css, Core Java, Php, C++, Sql, Python
Software &Tools: Cisco packet tracer, Eagle, Simulink, Dreamweaver, Axure, Joomla, Matlab, MS Excel, SPSS, MySQL.
Business & Database: Use Cases, Process Flowcharts, Project Management, Risk assurance, SWOT and Analytical decision making, Data and System Analysis, Requirement specifications gathering & documentation, Database design, ERD, Normalization.
UI/UX skills: Surveys, Focus groups, Interruption based analysis, AB testing, Card sorting, Content mapping, Organizing, Mental models, Preventing observation effects, confabulation etc.
RESEARCH / PROJECTS
Capstone Project - Healthcare Data Analytics and Applications for DrFirst: I conducted a market analysis of healthcare analytics sector and competitive analysis of the companies in it. I also gathered requirements, information and risk assurance measures. Thus provided results, insights and recommendations that would assist a healthcare executive or a company with investment decisions. Mar 2015 to May 2015
Project Management System Database designing: Designed relational database for an IT department project management system with 30-100 employees. It helped in keeping track of various projects in the department. Involved making ERDs, populating tables & Sql queries (Crud) on the database thereby help keep track of all projects Feb 2015 to Apr 2015
System analysis and planning: Scrutinized & designed the business process model, data models & cost-benefit model for modern Personal Information Management Systems & planned for how future PIM systems could be designed with features like cloud sync and enhanced
security. Sep 2014 to Nov 2014
Online shopping data analysis: Analyzed future trends in online shopping through smartphones, tabs or other devices. I was able to identify user shopping trends that could help a company cater to the customers better and increase profits by at least 10%. Oct 2014 to Nov 2014
Redesigning Website Projects: Information architecture: Redesigned a website for Washington Lawyer’s Committee in a team of 4 through architectural analysis, card sorting, AB testing, restructuring, reorganizing & making it responsive and social media friendly.(Axure & Joomla) http://6dde3j.axshare.com/home.html Feb 2014 to Apr 2014
Research Project on usability testing: Conducted user experience testing on 2 popular websites with 24 subjects involved. Surveys, Likert scale designs, interrupted analysis, AB testing etc. were utilized to do a SWOT analysis and suggest recommendations. Oct 2013 to Dec 2013
TRAINING
Network Administration Training: This 30 day training gave me hands on knowledge of TCP/IP protocols, OSI model and various layers. Also understanding router installation and studying switches and hubs via Cisco Packet Tracer. Jun 2012 to Aug 2012
VOLUNTEER
PETA Cause Promoter: Volunteered for PETA that works for animal welfare which involved active cause promotion, door to door campaigns, raising awareness etc. Causes I work for and care most about are: Animal welfare, feeding homeless, poverty alleviation.