Edward A. McWhirter Jr.
Golden, CO 80401

www.eddiemc.com

• Education:
  Colorado School of Mines (CSM), Golden, CO - Graduate School
  
  • Expected graduation 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:
    • Computer Science and 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 the Fellowship of Christian Athletes
    • Intramural Sports including: Cross Country, Track, Wrestling, Soccer, Volleyball, Flag Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Basketball, Dodgeball, Swimming
      


• Experience:
  • Computer Skills:
    
    • Proficient in: HTML, CSS, XML, XHTML, XSL, Python, Visual Basic 6.0, Open Office, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Windows Movie Maker, C++/Visual C++, FORTRAN 90, Java.
      
    • Experience with: Unix, Perl, Adobe Photoshop, Matlab, Interactive C, PHP, OpenMP, MPI, Lisp.
      
    • Classes in: operating systems, computer graphics, algorithms, principles of programming languages, machine organization/assembly language, circuits, digital logic, robotics, machine learning, data mining, parallel computing, artificial intelligence, wireless sensor systems, security and privacy, advanced computer architecture, computer networks, and cryptography.
      


• Employment History:
  • (March 2006 to Current) U.S. Geological Survey - Computer Programmer/IT Specialist
    • Maintain current data applications, and add new features as necessary.
    • Prepare computers for data collection.
    • Minor web related work.
  • (Fall 2000 to Current) 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 soundboard 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


• Hobbies:
  • Running, Ultimate Frisbee, Reading, Learning about computers