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QUALIFICATIONS FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER 

SUMMARY 

Offers a bachelor's degree in computer science along with four years of hands-on experience in software engineering, technical sales support, and process improvement.  Thrives in fast-paced, corporate environments, demonstrates strong team facilitation skills, and readily interfaces with management personnel and commercial and government clients.   

TECHNICAL SKILLS 
C/C++, Visual Basic, Java, Perl, Data Structures
Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT 4.0/2000 Professional, UNIX, Linux, FreeBSD, VxWorks
Technical Writing, Diagnostics, Systems Installation, Troubleshooting Infrastructure Optimization
Client Relations, Pre Sales Product Support 

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
  * Reduced data structure design time from weeks to hours by creating an automated Graphical User Interface system in Visual Basic.
  * Supported a prospectively patented theory by developing an application in C++ that produced the proof needed for filing proprietary
     rights.
  * Won an Above and Beyond award for excellent job performance during an out-of-state product demonstration.
  * Streamlined an in-house software system by implementing modifications in C/C++, Java, and Perl. 

PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS
Rockwell Collins ~ Jan 1998 - Nov 2001

Co-Op Technician ~ Jan 1998 - June 2001
  * Developed software solutions to effectively meet business requirements; designed and implemented software applications.
  * Contributed to an array of testing procedures, including field, performance, and integration diagnostics.
  * Authored a wide variety of technical documents for software and hardware, ranging from user manuals to new process documents.
  * Performed Internet research and effectively interpreted technical information into non-technical terms for co-workers and customers.
  * Contributed to product demonstrations and marketing by assisting sales representatives and product engineers.
Software Engineer ~ June 2001 - Nov 2001 
  * Authored new process documents.
  * Contributed to product demonstrations and marketing by assisting sales representatives and product engineers. 

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, University of Texas at Dallas, May 2001

US Citizenship Status
US Citizen