RICHARD McGREW 9 Hickory Road Binghamton, N.Y. 13905-1347 home: (607) 722-0467; cell: (941) 993-3812 email: mcgrew_rich@yahoo.com http://www.richmcgrew.com _______________________________________________________________________________ OBJECTIVE: To secure a position in an Information Technology environment where I can apply my extensive computer skills to help an organization become more efficient and productive. SUMMARY: Cornell CS & Math Grad; A+ & Network+ Certified; Software Engineering; Programming; Diagnosing & Repairing Computer Problems; Computer Networking; Website Development & Design; Excellent Writing Skills; Results Oriented; Tutoring/Teaching; Customer Service; Spanish Language EDUCATION & BA in Computer Science & Math - Cornell University, Ithaca, NY QUALIFICATIONS: Computers: * Programming: Java, C/C++, Pascal, Basic, Matlab, Python, SML, CAST, DOS Batch files, x86 Assembly, MIPS Assembly. * Operating Systems: Windows, DOS, Mac OS, FreeBSD. * Website Development: HTML, PHP, JavaScript, style sheets. * Hardware: Diagnose and fix most problems. Languages: Read, write, and speak Spanish OUTSTANDING 1) CompTIA A+ Certification to fix computer problems and ACHIEVEMENTS: Network+ Certification to administer computer networks. 2) Member of 5-student team that developed, implemented and tested MySQL and PHP-based copyright info tracking system for the Cornell University library. 3) Developed an intelligent agent using Python which attempted to use the k-nearest neighbor algorithm topredict the stock market. 4) Using MS eMbedded Visual C++, developed a miniature O/S for handheld PCs which had multithreading and implemented a simplified version of TCP/IP protocol. 5) Ability to teach complex concepts, as demonstrated in job as Math Tutor. 6) Valedictorian of my high school, out of over 150 students. _______________________________________________________________________________ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SOURCECORP, Binghamton, NY 8/06 to 6/10 Data Entry Indexer * Did data entry for incoming mail to New York State Workers' Compensation Board. * Had to decipher illegible handwriting and follow complex rules about many different form types and data fields. * Maintained a very high accuracy rate, focusing on quality work and avoiding errors. BROOME COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Binghamton, NY 8/04 to 12/04 Math Tutor * Tutored community college students of all ages in mathematics, teaching them difficult concepts. * Helped students solve problems, checked students' work, and helped them build confidence. * Monitored use of lab, equipment, and textbooks. CORNELL UNIVERSITY DINING SERVICES, Ithaca, NY 9/00 to 2/02 Web Developer * Designed aesthetically appealing web pages from raw text information sent via email, using HTML in Notepad; website mainly served students, with menus for all major on-campus dining locations, and meal plan info. * Website was standards-compliant, looking identical in browsers used then: IE 5, Netscape 4, and Netscape 6.