General Resume
Edward A. McWhirter Jr.
Golden, CO 80401
www.eddiemc.com
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Education:
Colorado School of Mines (CSM), Golden, CO - Graduate School
- Graduated May of 2009
- Major:
- Master's degree in Math and Computer Science
- Activities during graduate school:
- Assistant coach for Ultimate Frisbee team
- Karate Club
- Intramural Sports including: Wrestling, Ultimate Frisbee and Track and Field
Colorado School of Mines (CSM), Golden, CO - Undergraduate
- Graduated in May of 2006
- Majors:
- Math and Computer Science with Specialty in Computer Science
- Engineering with Specialty in Electrical Engineering
- Minor:
- Economics and Business
- Activities during undergrad:
- Varsity Cross Country, Indoor Track, and Outdoor Track and Field
- Captain of Ultimate Frisbee Club team
- Leadership position for FCA
- Intramural Sports including: Cross Country, Track, Wrestling, Soccer, Volleyball, Flag Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Basketball, Dodge ball, Swimming
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Experience:
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Computer Skills:
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Proficient in:
- HTML, CSS, XML, XHTML, XSL
- Visual Basic 6.0, Visual Basic 2005, C++/Visual C++
- Open Office, Microsoft Office 2003/2007/2010 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Python, VB Script
- Windows XP, InstallShield Express
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Experience with:
- Unix Shell Scripting, Perl, Matlab, Interactive C, PHP, Java, FORTRAN 90
- Adobe Photoshop, Windows Movie Maker
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Classes in:
- Machine Learning, Data Mining, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics
- Wireless Sensor Systems, Security and Privacy, Computer Networks, Cryptography
- Algorithms, Digital logic, Parallel Computing, Operating Systems
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Proficient in:
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Computer Skills:
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Employment History:
- (March 2006 to Current) U.S. Geological Survey - Computer Programmer/IT Specialist
- Computer and programming related support for scientists.
- Maintain current data applications and their documentation, as well as adding new features as necessary.
- Prepare computers for data collection, as well as maintain them.
- Web related work maintaining Geomagnetism web site.
- Scripting in Python and VBScript.
- (Fall 2000 to May 2009) CSM Arthur Lakes Library - Preservation
- Circulation - Checking books in/out, re-shelving books, answering questions.
- Preservation Assistant - Repairing and restoring maps and books.
- Converting old/rare items to digital media.
- (Fall 2007 through Spring 2008) CSM Math and Computer Science Department - Grader
- Grade assignments for Computer Science related classes.
- (Fall 2004 to May 2006) CSM Academic and Computing Center - Consultant
- Answer questions related to general computer problems.
- Aid students in virus removal and virus protection of personal computers.
- (May 2001 to August 2005 [summers only]) Timberlake Ranch Camps
- Cabin Leader (counselor)
- Counselor for weekly groups of children ranging in age from 5 to 16.
- Technical Operator
- Taking pictures and Making short movie clips
- Running the sound board and power point presentations as well as setting up and tearing down the equipment
- Activity Staff
- Running the high ropes confidence course
- Driving tractors for hayrack rides
- Maintenance
- Grounds keeping, and general maintenance
- Cabin Leader (counselor)
- (March 2006 to Current) U.S. Geological Survey - Computer Programmer/IT Specialist
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Hobbies:
- Running, Ultimate Frisbee, Reading, Computers and Gaming
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