Education

University of Kentucky

- Lexington, Kentucky
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Junior Projected Graduation: Dec 2015
GPA: 3.52 (while working 25+ hrs/wk)

Computer Projects

Projects Website

Using Git, Ruby, and Jekyll I have created this website to generate HTML based on the CSS pages I have created.

Reddit Wallpapers

A simple Python script using Rest API to download Wallpapers from Reddits r/Wallpapers.

Lua Addons

Using Lua scripts from World of Warcraft's environment, I have and continue to make little addons to improve the quality of life in the video game.

TA Scripts

I have written several Python to increase my grading efficiency by generating files for me, I also have a script that generates Unix Scripts to run and mail students their feedback.

Debugging

I have experience with gdb for C++, the project was to use the Debugger to find the required inputs in order to accomplish tasks, this has familiarized me with reading Assembly and how to manage Buffer Overflows

NetHack

I created a version of the popular game Nethack in C++ for a software engineering class, this familiarized me with creating factory objects and managing multiple files and classes to create a program

Computer Skills

Git

GitHub has given me a familiarity with source control by using Git, I use it to maintain and update this website.

SAP

German Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System, Interfaced with it directly and by using Unix Scripts while at Ashland Inc.

webMethods

Worked with the Trading Networks application to monitor documents received and sent at Ashland Inc., no development experience.

WDI

WebSphere Data Interface(WDI) is used to map data based in EDI, I developed several maps at Ashland Inc.

Work Experience

Undergraduate TA for CS 115

University of Kentucky, August 2014-Present
I assist students in their labs for CS 115, aiding them in learning Python and understanding basic design principles, on top of also grading papers.

EAI Developer

Ashland Inc, Lexington, KY December 2012 – Present
Enterprise Application Integration(EAI) is used to link several programs together, while at Ashland Inc. I was required to use webMethods and WebSphere Data Interchange to integrate a sales system with SAP and other systems so that data could be exchanged externally and internally based on a set of rules and to prevent human error when dealing with orders. I was also in charge of maintaining a technical mailbox, responding to error reports using webMethods Trading Networks to troubleshoot data transmission problems.

Line Server

Tolly Ho, Lexington, Ky March 2013- Present
Point of sale for the restaurant Tolly Ho, required to effectively communicate the diner's order with the kitchen, make drinks, and handle transactions.

Student Trainer

UK Dining Services, Lexington, KY March 2012 – December 2012
Train food service employees on standardized procedures. Monitor compliance with standards and provide feedback to employees. Troubleshoot on-shift problems.

Shift Manager/Trainer

McDonalds, Shelbyville, KY 2005 – 2008
Managed employees to fulfill customers’ needs by optimizing human resources. Served as a point person for customer service. Reconciled revenues, including $3000 daily. Trained employees to comply with quality standards. Evaluated employees using company metrics and provided constructive feedback.

Rodger Friesen