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A challenging development/management position in which initiative is needed, with opportunities for full time employment.

Programming Languages	Web Languages	Software	Operating Systems
Java C++, �C++ Assembly Visual Basic SQL Turing	ASP VBScript JavaScript HTML CSS webFOCUS	Microsoft Office MS Visual Interdev Crystal Reports TOAD Emacs LaTeX	UNIX Microsoft Windows

1999 � present University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

1994 � 1999 Ascension of Our Lord S.S., Mississauga, ON

2003 Jan-Apr University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Self-taught Combinatorial Game Theory.
Self-taught Parameterized Complexity.
Investigated the intersection of Combinatorial Game Theory and Parameterized Complexity
Working on a proof which will show that the solution to an instance of the game Push-* is computable in polynomial time when only a fixed number of moves is allowed, which has significance in the realm of parameterized motion planning.
Demonstrated initiative, creativity and the ability to work independently.

2002 May-Aug Royal & SunAlliance, Toronto, ON

MI Software Developer

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
Introduced 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

2001 Sept-Dec Bank of Montreal, Toronto, ON

Software Developer

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

2000 May-Aug 2001 Jan-April Royal & SunAlliance, Toronto, ON

Management Information Analyst

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

1995 � 1999 Queen Bleach, Mississauga, ON

General Labour (Fall-Spring Part time; Summer Full-time)