Web Developer Computer Science

OBJECTIVE

Accomplished and self-motivated professional committed to pursuing a career as a web developer. An extensive track record as a pension actuary demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills and computer proficiency.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP.NET, SQL, MySQL, XSLT, jQuery, PHP, Java, C#, Visual Studio, Excel, Access

Operating Systems: Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows

WEB DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE

Northwestern University/Newcastle Associates, Inc. Chicago, Illinois

Web Developer August 2014 – September 2015

• Worked on a one-year contract for the Medical Social Sciences department of the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

• Modernized the web layouts for the NIH Toolbox web application and other templates by updating style definitions in CSS files and revising Javascript to adjust the layout for older versions of Internet Explorer and/or smaller screens

• Updated a SQL database using T-SQL queries and stored procedures to correct and maintain patient and researcher information

• Developed a new web application used to extract study parameters from a SQL database using ASHX handlers and SQL stored procedures

• Assisted with development of the C# code and performed extensive testing of an offline version of the web application

Loyola University Chicago - Computer Science Department Chicago, Illinois

Website Editorial Assistant November 2012 - May 2014

• Created and updated a list of course equivalencies for students transferring from Illinois community colleges

• Created and updated a course catalog for the Computer Science department

Jody Michael Associates Chicago, Illinois

Software Engineering Intern May 2013 - August 2013

• Used ASP.NET Web Pages and SQL database to develop web application for tracking clients’ moods

• Developed extranet for clients to complete career development workbooks

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OTHER EXPERIENCE

The Segal Company; Feinstein Glaser Olney & Co.; Chicago, Illinois

William M. Mercer, Inc. June 1990 – July 2012

Consulting Actuary

EDUCATION

Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

Master of Science in Software Engineering

Graduated August 2014 / GPA: 3.78

University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Graduated May 1990 / GPA: 3.74

Honors and High Distinction

HONORS/ACHIEVEMENTS

Grace Murray Hopper Service and Achievement Award, 2014

Enrolled Actuary, Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries, 1999 - 2012

Associate of the Society of Actuaries, 1995 - 2012

Board Member, Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society, May 1989 - May 1990

Undergraduate Research Assistant, September 1989 - May 1990

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