Me on paper (résumé).
Personal
Coleman J. Nitroy
coleman@nitroy.com
508.615.5521
Objective
To obtain a position and gain relevant experience in the computer and graphics field particularly the areas of programming, development, 3D applications, web development and applications, improving computer usability for all and the integration of the aforementioned.
Professional Experience
Programmer - BKJ Productions
February 2006 - Present
- Deployed custom dynamic content systems for large databases and integrated with current web designs to make updating content more efficient.
- In charge of documenting and walking clients through the process of using the content management systems.
- Modified existing large content systems to meet new specifications.
- Built live AJAX applications for "metatag" editing, and database import / altering to improve workflow.
- Worked with clients marketing teams to devise ways to optimize content for search engines.
- Required to make changes and get up to speed with a large client base and their specific needs.
Shift Supervisor - Starbucks
June 2004 - Present
- In charge of deploying partners for efficiency and making appropriate changes as per day part (morning rushes, downtime, large groups and events, etc.)
- Required to meet the needs of customers in a highly fast paced environment and uphold the company "Just say yes" policy.
- Responsible for all of the stores cash, which included change, bank deposits, and partner cash handling issues.
- Handled both store opening and closing procedures and acted as stand in manager when the store manager was not available.
- Trained as a Learning Coach and Store Maintenance Specialist and duties included, training new partners, and keeping the store in working order.
Freelance Web Developer / Designer
January 2004 - January 2005
See portfolio for a complete list of work.
- Designed and developed a system for University of Massachusetts at Lowell to be the home page on campus computers with features including a easily updated event calendar (php).
- Designed and deployed a site for RJF Homes, a real estate company that was launching three new developments and needed to increase awarness.
- Designed and deployed a site for Nitroy Computing Services, work is on-going and current projects include a web frontend for databases, and the formatting of a online course in C programming.
Salesman - Assistant Manager
Wireless Unlimited, Kingston, MA
February - March 2004
- Responsible for the sales and servicing of cellphones and the overseeing of administrative tasks in our branch.
- Was required to learn new plans and phones quickly for multiple service providers.
- Worked in a fast passed, highly competitive and high trafficked environment where sales skills were a necessity.
Intern - Programmer, System Administrator
a2btracking, Plymouth, MA
June - September 2002
Worked in a highly independent and small environment and given tasks to complete on my own including but not limited to:
- Adding support for proprietary USB Label printers.
- Deploying IBM WebSphere in-house
- Aiding in the deployment and packaging of a JSP database front-end.
- Maintaining various in-house servers.
- Integrating basic Wi-Fi support for handheld device to desktop transfers.
Assembler
Microway, Inc., Plymouth, MA
June - September 2001
- Responsible for working with the engineering deparment to aid in creating assembly procedures for newer hardware and large clusters.
- Assembled Beowulf clusters based on Intel or Alpha architectures.
- Tested all systems for hardware errors before entering the software test department.
- Developed labeling program for the tracking of larger clusters.
- Typical warehouse duties including: shipping, recieving, RMAs, and inventory
Technical Skills
Certifications:
- Apple Certified Help Desk Specialist 10.4
- Apple Certified Desktop Technician
Apple Certified Portable Technician (pending exam)
Operating Systems:
- Apple Mac OS X
- Linux with specialization in Redhat and Gentoo
- Windows
Languages:
- C / C++ / Objective-C with a strong emphasis on portable code
- Cocoa
- BASH scripting
- Visual Basic
- PHP, MySQL
- OpenGL, SDL, GLUT, familiarity with the Quake, Quake2, and Torque engines
- HTML 2.0-4.01 / XHTML 1.0-1.1 / CSS
- Work with the Linux Kernel
- Familiarity with open source software standards and practices
Tools:
- Adobe Photoshop, ImageReady, inDesign
- CVS / SVN
- GCC
- make / autotools
- Xcode / Project Builder
- Visual C++
- VIM
Organizational & Communication
Among other things, my Eagle Scout Service Project serves as an example of I planned, organized, directed, and lead a team to create a cross country course for Plymouth South High School.
Education
University of Advancing Technology
Enrolled to study Game Development this fall with focus on media creation, game physics and calculus, and engine design.
University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Massachusetts
Studied Computer Science for two semesters, courses included computer science, calculus, physics, and english
Quincy College, Quincy, Massachusetts
Took a course in C Programming which taught the basics of this language and standards for usage in the business world, including technical writing and documentation
Plymouth North High School, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Graduated from Plymouth North High School in 2003. Was involved in extra-curricular activities such as the UNIX Club (Co-Founder), Plymouth Nuclear Technical Alliance (Member and Robot Programmer), Boy Scouts of America (Eagle Scout), the Sailing Team and Skiing Team.