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Summary


I’m smart, I get things done, I love to learn, and I learn quickly! I’m excited about using technology to solve real, interesting, useful problems. I’m especially interested in open data, digital humanities, and the intersection of programming and art.

Education


Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Western Washington University
Graduated 2009
Cum Laude

Skills


  • Javascript
  • Node.js
  • SQL (mySQL, PostgreSQL)
  • HTML/CSS
  • Git
  • Heroku

Rusty

  • C#
  • C++
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • InDesign

Cursory Knowledge Of

  • Python
  • D3.js
  • PHP

Misc

  • Fluent in Dutch

Experience


Technical Writer

Alpha Technologies

(2013 – 2014)
  • Wrote and edited installation and maintenance documentation for a variety of products, such as transponders and generators, in collaboration with engineers and product managers.
  • Created technical illustrations for manuals using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
  • Wrote a small app in C# to demonstrate UI interface for a generator.

Software Tester

Logos Research Systems

(2012 – 2013)
  • Logged bugs, verified bug fixes, analyzed log files, and worked with developers to resolve issues.
  • Updated customer-facing help documentation and internal documentation.
  • Communicated with customers via forums to diagnose issues with applications.

Support Analyst

Expeditors International

(2010 – 2011)
  • Logged bugs, analyzed log files, and worked closely with development teams to diagnose issues with Java applications.
  • Created internal tutorials and documentation for software and processes.
  • Coordinated global rollout of new software into production.
  • As member of a change review board, reviewed upcoming software changes to assess impact on existing systems.

Software Engineer

Quality Positioning Systems

(2010)
  • Worked on marine navigational software in C++: implemented new features, identified and fixed bugs, and created test plans.
  • Performed field testing in Rotterdam Harbor in collaboration with harbor pilots.
  • Created documentation for customer-facing help articles.