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PROFILE Senior in Software Engineering who is passionate about creating a stunning software experience for the valued customer. Skills gained from 3 years of ABET Accredited coursework include in , JGrasp, , , /C++, Dev- C++, , , XML, and . Skills gained from personal work include graphic design, Affinity Design, web design, marketing, and E-commerce. Seeking employment at a company where I can learn quickly, exceed expectations, and provide increased value to the employer and customer. SKILLS Java/C/SQL/XML Agile methodologies Troubleshooting and debugging Customer requirement prioritization Hardware and software installation Graphic Design EDUCATION Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais IL | ABET Accredited 08/2017 - 05/2021 Bachelor of Science: Software Engineering Current GPA: 3.28/4 RELEVANT Mobile Development Database Fundamentals Computational Engineering COURSES Systems Programming Network Fundamentals Agile Methodologies Principles of Programming I & II EXPERIENCE Weather Mobile Application | Android Studio 11/2020 Created an Android application using custom Java, XML, an online library, and an OpenWeather API that displays the current weather of a location specified by a user-selected city and country. Learned how to use multiple Fragments and Listeners that communicate and interact with each other. The app keeps weather info up to date when not in use by using a time-based Service that updates the weather info every three hours. Reverse Polish Notation Calculator | C 02/2020 Developed a calculator program that takes positive or negative numbers in "x y operator" format and outputs the solution to "x operator y". Learned how to best implement over 13 functioning operations including the ability to assign variables (a-z) by using a switch statement. Quickened the run process by becoming proficient in creating and using header files, makefiles, and C source code files cohesively. NXT Simon Game | Java 04/2018 Programmed an NXT robot that uses a screen and four buttons to operate like the original Simon game. Learned how to record and compare a queue of external inputs to a continually growing random queue. Completed the project before the deadline so I added button-specific sound effects and made the UI more visually appealing and user friendly. AWARDS Dean's List | SP2020 05/2020 Earned dean's list recognition by attempting 13 credit hours and earning a grade point average of 3.608 in the spring 2020 semester.