Matthew Person
Matthew G. Person



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Matthew G. Person
[email protected]
644 S. California Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Cell: (916)705-1804

OBJECTIVE:
To find a challenging full-time position as a software engineer in which I can apply the knowledge I have obtained at Stanford while developing my problem-solving skills.

EDUCATION:
9/98-8/02 Stanford University, Stanford, CA, Graduation Date 6/02
BS Mechanical Engineering, minor Computer Science
Relevant coursework includes Computer Science, Programming Methodology and Abstractions, Programming Paradigms, Object Oriented Programming, Discrete Mathematics, Logic and Automated Reasoning, Visual Thinking, Electronics, Artificial Intelligence, Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Sensors, Windows Programming
Coursework implicates use of MATLAB, SolidEdge, SolidWorks CAD, and CAM.

GRE scores: Analytical 800, Quantitative 800, Verbal 640

EXPERIENCE:
9/02-8/03 Systems Engineer, R2 Technology, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA
R2 produces a mammography processing unit that scans and digitally analyzes mammograms and Computerized Tomography (CT) images to mark potentially cancerous areas. www.r2tech.com. Create and execute test procedures using Perl, C, and Linux shell scripting. Created encryption program in C++ using MFC. Created USB HID interface using C++ (host side) and PIC processor assembly (device side) Represented company as engineer at international product installation (Vancouver).

3/02-6/02 Senior Project, Stanford University Department of Mechanical Engineering, BMW, Stanford CA
With team of 3 other students designed and developed a solution to illuminate the edge of BMW driver side windows at night for driver convenience. Worked with BMW sponsors to draft product specifications and objectives.

11/01-12/01 Software Project, Stanford University Department of Computer Sciences, Stanford CA
Worked on a team of 4 students. Designed and developed “Bunnyworld” application, 6276 lines of code, that allows user to create an interactive, HyperCard style gaming environment. Developed on a Unix platform in Java. Implemented artificial intelligence features. Team received grade in top 15% of class.

6/01-9/01 Software Engineer, R2 Technology, Inc., Los Altos, CA
Re-designed and updated service metrics scripts, converting from AWK to Perl languages. Developed procedures to test updated scripts. Analyzed potential security risks to software. Helped re-design bug tracking software implementation. Gave oral presentations at group technical meetings.

9/00-6/01 Resident Assistant, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
9/01-6/02 Worked with staff of 18 in a 202 student upper-class dorm second year. Designed, planed, implemented, and organized academic, cultural, and social activities for residents. Was responsive to personal and communal needs of residents, mediated conflicts in dorms.

SKILLS:
Computer Experience: Visual C++, MFC, COM, C, Java, Perl, CGI, MATLAB, DOS, BASIC, HTML, Windows and Macintosh platforms, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, SolidEdge, SolidWorks, CAD, Metroworks Codewarrior, Open GL, repairing hardware components, PIC processor microcontroller assembly
Languages: Spanish, working knowledge of Chinese (Mandarin).
Trained in public speaking, writing, and conflict mediation.

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION:

Stanford Student Government: Freshman Council Member 1998-1999
Stanford Tree Mascot Finalist: 1999
National Merit Scholar 1998

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