Computer Science Software

SIMON REIFFEN

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Professional Summary

Excellent Programmer who can design database schemas, develop algorithms, and consistently meet deadlines. Skills

● Advanced knowledge of PHP

● Specialist in Java, Python, and C

● Data management

● Advanced problem solving skills

● Client Interaction

● Interface Design

● Algorithm Development

● Confident Presenter

Other Languages (Spoken/Read)

-Some Russian

-Some Spanish

Work History

Research Assistant, Oct 2013-May 2014

Centre College – Danville Kentucky

Found and reviewed primary source government documents beginning with the Truman Administration up to the present. Highlight and summarize the articles most relevant to my supervisor’s research. Web App Developer/Web Design Consultant, 6./2014 to Current Washington DC

Created Javascript web applications, aiding in website design, offering suggestions for interface design, and explaining technical concepts and problems to people without existing technological knowledge. Gathered User Stories, provided timelines, and consistently met deadlines.

Computer Skills Educator, 06/2014/ to 08/2014

Lincolnia Community Center, Arlington Virginia

I volunteered part time teaching computer skills to a variety of adult students, most of whom were recent immigrants. Skills taught ranged from basic programming all the way to basic hardware/software usage. Most of the students had a limited command of the English language, and I had to structure my lessons around the language and cultural barriers. Database Programmer/Designer, 09/2013 to 12/2013

Perryville Battlefield Museum – Perryville, KY

Worked with a team to modify existing software to correct errors, minimize memory requirements, and improve usability. Built databases and table structures following n-tier architecture methodology for web applications. Followed software development methodologies to release working software on time. Implemented process management system using PhP, Python, HTML, and PSQL.

Lead Database Designer/Back-End Programmer, 02/2015 to 05/2015 Foley Stables -KY

Worked with a team of engineers to redesign the way Foley Stables bills its customers. Brought in specifically to design a new database relation, and assist the engineers working on the program to connect it to the GUI. Followed agile software development methodologies involving weekly iterations. Created, accessed and modified databases using Java, SQL, and the H2 packages. Education

Bachelor of Science: Computer Science, Centre College

● Minor in Politics

● Minor in International Studies

Study Abroad: Glasgow, U.K., London, U.K.

I have also visited the following countries: Canada, Ireland, France, Israel, Germany, Denmark, Morocco, Belgium, Holland, Spain, Poland, Czech Republic, Ukraine, and Austria

Centre College - Danville, KY

● Coursework in Web Design and Development

● Computational Science and Engineering coursework

● Coursework in Computer Networks

● Coursework in Software Engineering and Database Systems

● Coursework in Computer Structure and Assembly

● Coursework in Artificial Intelligence

● Data structures coursework

● Trained in Algorithms

● Advanced Computer Science courses

● Linux and Unix training

Leadership Accomplishments

Officer Positions:

● President of Computer Science Club

● Treasurer of Computer Science Club

● Historian of Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity

Worked on the team that designed and programmed the Perryville Battlefield's new Database (which is available online at the Battle of Perryville Museum’s website)

Gave several major presentations at the Centre College RICE Symposium on topics as diverse as the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Silk Road Darknet Market.

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