GPA: 3.49. Major GPA: 3.60.
Specialized in Graphics and Visualization
Honors and Awards: Dean's List (all semesters), Bank of America Joe Martin Scholarship (all semesters), HOPE scholarship (all semesters), High Honors
CS Specialization Courses Taken: Databases, Software Engineering, Graphics, AI, User Interface Design, Networking, Operating Systems, Video Game Design, Database Systems, Digital Video FX

Projects

• Developed graphics programs including (C/C++, OpenGL)
  • Ray-tracer with spheres and cylinders, Phong illumination model, shadows, and specular reflection
  • Cg program including edge-detection, a wavy surface, and displaying the Mandelbrot set
  • Random terrain generator using Cg for per-pixel lighting
  • Subdivision surface program for arbitrary polygonal models
  • Cloth simulator using a series of images to make a video texture
• Created an applet recreating the game of Scrabble for 1-4 players on one computer. (Java)
• Developed a database program for keeping track of album and user preferences on a team of 4 (Java, Oracle)
• Refactored and added functionality to an existing war-game application on a team of 4 (Java)
• Created a database system from scratch on a team of 3 (Java)
• Developed and maintain a web comic site built from scratch. (PHP, JavaScript, XHTML, CSS, MySQL)
• Developing an AJAX based chat program integrated with phpBB (PHP, JavaScript, XHTML, CSS, MySQL)
• Developing a Database backed file organization system (Java, MySQL)

Skills

• Proficient in Java, C, DHTML (XHTML/CSS/Javascript), PHP, SQL
• Working knowledge of C++, Cg, OpenGL, Basic, C#, and Lisp
• Proficient with MS Office, MS Visual Studio, Eclipse, Emacs
• Comfortable using Windows 3.1/98/2000/XP, Redhat/Fedora Linux, and UNIX
• Familiar with design tools such as Visio and UML
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively under minimal supervision
• Fast learner; learned PHP and Javascript in 2 weeks
• Can type around 40-50 WPM.