GIOVANNI BERNARDI
                       4A Computer Science, Honours Co-op
                       
                          www.geocities.com/CougarSVT
                            Student Number 99046917

Current Address                                            Permanent Address
East 5, Room 102                                           34 Deerglen Dr.
Village 1 � Box 16460					   Brampton, ON
University of Waterloo                                     L6R 1M1
Waterloo, ON	 					   
N2L 4B6


Skills Summary
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* Understanding of advanced technical concepts such as concurrency and 
  efficiency analysis
* Skilled in object oriented design and programming
* Adept problem solver
* Proven leadership skills
* Strong verbal and written communication skills


Computer Proficiency
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Programming Languages: Java, C++, Assembly, Visual Basic, SQL
Web Languages: ASP, VBScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, webFOCUS
Software: Microsoft Office, MS Visual Interdev, Crystal Reports, TOAD, LaTeX
Operating Systems: UNIX (Solaris), Microsoft Windows

Education
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1999 � present            University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
* Candidate for Honours Bachelor of Mathematics in Computer Science
* 84% cumulative average
* Relevant courses include:
	� Operating Systems (implemented multi-process OS kernel in C++)
	� Data Structures & Data Management 
	� Software Abstraction & Specification


Employment Background
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Research Assistant	University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON	Jan-Apr 2003
* Awarded Undergraduate Research Assistantship from the Natural Sciences and   
  Engineering Research Council.
* Top-up funding awarded by professors Nishimura and Ragde (supervisors).
* Engaged in research into unsolved problems in combinatorial game theory and 
  parameterized complexity, and produced a publishable paper.
* Self-directed study of advanced technical concepts.
* Demonstrated initiative and creativity.


MI Software Developer		Royal & SunAlliance, Toronto, ON  	May-Aug 200	
* Developed an innovative web system for the claims team which improved and
  streamlined the appraisal process by eliminating the need for paper forms,  
  organizing appraiser jobs in a calendar format, keeping track of the appraisal 
  progress and providing operational reports
* Took initiative to introduce Cascading Style Sheets to the department for use 
  with all web tools to reduce file size, decrease development time and provide 
  styling consistency
* Enhanced webFOCUS programs with JavaScript, CSS and ASP to increase user 
  productivity
* Worked closely with claims business leaders to develop application 
  specifications and implementation strategies, as well as present the system to  
  department leaders
* Trained new employees in webFOCUS and web technologies such as ASP and 
  JavaScript

Software Developer		Bank of Montreal, Toronto, ON		Sept-Dec 2001
* Developed online database management system in ASP, which allowed users to 
  maintain data integrity online and minimized the time that incorrect data was 
  in the database
* Wrote code from specifications, tested and documented work
* Developed database reports using Crystal Reports�
* Actively participated in both design and implementation meetings

Information Analyst	Royal & SunAlliance, Toronto, ON		May-Aug 2000
 											Jan-April 2001
* Developed a web-based management information application which provides 
  brokers and internal staff with dynamic, analytical reports with drill-down 
  functionality, which helps them  to make informed business decisions
* Extracted information from the enterprise data warehouse for use in the 
  application
* Trained new employees in webFOCUS

Interests and Activities
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* Computer innovation
* On-campus resident counselor (Don) in spring 2001 and spring 2003
* World Youth Day 2002 volunteer
* Developed a MS Access database with inquiry reports for Padovani Travel Agency
* Cars: maintenance and new concepts
* Acting
* Ball hockey, amateur wrestling, ice skating

Awards Received
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* NSERC Award Recipient, 2003
* Canada Post Scholarship Award (1999-2002)
* Dean�s List in Spring 2000
* Descartes School Champion, 1999