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.