Professional Interests
Mathematical and Scientific Programming, Network Programming, Systems Analysis, Applications Programming.
Education
Stanford University Sept. 1974--June 1975
M. S. Computer Engineering GPA 3.75
Hardware and Software Computer Systems Design, Numerical Analysis,
Linear Programming, Symbolic Computing, Mathematical Theory of Computation.
Carnegie-Mellon University Sept. 1971--May 1974
B. S. Mathematics and Psychology (Computer Science Option) GPA 4.00
Major requirements in both Mathematics and Psychology. Programming
Languages, Operating Systems, Data Structures, Compiler Design. Two semesters
each, Physics and Chemistry.
University of Texas at Austin Sept. 1989--Dec. 1991
Independent study covering the undergraduate Physics curriculum, excluding
lab work.
Professional Experience
Jan. 1994--June 1996 Programmer, Geographic Information Systems
apdo. 56-5655, Monteverde, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Supervisor: George Powell gpowell@sol.racsa.co.cr
(011-506) 645-5024
Modified CAMRIS mapping software to include map projections, file format
translations and map stretching. Prepared and analyzed maps on IBM PCs,
in support of conservation biology. Configured PCs and Macs for internet
access. Provided GIS instruction to university courses.
Aug. 1989--May 1992 Analyst, Systems Group
25 hrs./wk. $2300/mo. (full time rate)
University of Texas System Center for High Performance Computing
Balcones Research Center, 10100 Burnet Rd., Austin, TX 78712
Supervisor: Boyd Merworth merworth@cs.utexas.edu
(512) 471-9730
Installed and administered Unix computer systems, primarily Sun workstations.
Helped to administer Convex C220 and Cray Y-MP supercomputers, and internet
services such as NFS, DNS and YP. Installed software and new workstations,
configured and centralized electronic mail and file server storage. Maintained
Human Genome Project mirror database site. Combined with physics studies
at the university.
Jan. 1981--June 1985 Programmer/Analyst $1800/mo.
Vernay Laboratories, Inc.
P. O. Box 331, Yellow Springs, OH 45387 (937) 767-7261
Supervisor: Jim Bailey jimbailey@vernay.com
(937) 767-9531
Designed and programmed software for production scheduling and capacity
planning. Programmed microcomputer process controls, and mathematical and
statistical routines for Engineering.
Sept. 1979--June 1980 Programmer/Analyst $1400/mo.
Computer Systems and Services, Inc.
P. O. Box 1768, Springfield, OH 45501 (937) 325-7044
Supervisor: Barb Green
Analyzed, specified, and implemented accounting systems for county
government auditors and treasurers.
Oct. 1975--April 1977 Applications Programmer/Consultant $1250/mo.
ASK Computer Services, Inc.
730 Distel Drive, Los Altos, CA 94022 (415) 969-4442
Supervisor: Martin R. Browne
Designed and programmed modules (including the core Material Requirements
Planning module) for manufacturing management software system, regarded
as one of the best in the industry.
June 1971--Sept. 1971 Mathematical Programmer GS-3
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Computation Center
4950th/VNCP, Fairborn, OH
Programmed matrix manipulation routines. Migrated large programs from
IBM 7094 to CDC 6600. Civil service work, prior to university.
Other Work Experience
July 1987--March 1988 Monteverde Friends School
Monteverde, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Assistant teacher in a small community school. Basic primary education
(bilingual), woodworking shop, music.
Programming Languages and Operating Systems
Fortran, C, Basic, Visual Basic, Delphi Object Pascal, assemblers.
Some C++, Visual C++, Java, HTML.
Unix, X-windows, DOS, Windows. Some Macintosh, DEC and HP operating
systems.
FoxPro, Paradox. Some Access, SyBase/SQL, Image, and other databases.
Quattro Pro, Excel.
Awards, Honors
Tau Beta Pi, Phi Tau Gamma, 4th place (of 14,000): MAA high school mathematics
examination, valedictorian of high school class, National Merit Scholarship
qualification, National Honor Society.
Other Interests
Music, backpacking, travel, tennis, reading, philosophy, biology, physics,
psychology, information theory, mathematical games and recreations.
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