Edward A. McWhirter Jr.
Golden, CO 80401

www.eddiemc.com
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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
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Intramural Sports including: Cross Country, Track, Wrestling, Soccer, Volleyball, Flag Football,
Ultimate Frisbee, Basketball, Dodgeball, Swimming
Experience:
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Computer Skills:
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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.
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Experience with: Unix, Perl, Adobe Photoshop, Matlab, Interactive C, PHP, OpenMP, MPI, Lisp.
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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.
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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
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Hobbies:
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Running, Ultimate Frisbee, Reading, Learning about computers
You can also download the word version here:
resume.doc