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To use state of the art data mining tools and artificial intelligence algorithms to build increasingly effective web applications.
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| Education | |
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| M.S. in Advanced Computer Science, Machine Learning, and Data Mining | Completed 2005 |
| University of Bristol — Bristol, United Kingdom | Graduated with Distinction |
Masters Project and Dissertation: "Improving Web Search with Reinforced Heuristics"
Final Project and Dissertation: "Improving Web Search with Reinforced Heuristics"
The founders of Google established an innovative method for ranking pages based on the link structure of the web, but more recent work on ranking has been based on the clicking behavior of search engine users. Unfortunately, this work has not been published by any major search engine due to the importance of industry secrets. In this project, an artificial intelligence technique known as reinforcement learning was used to treat a series of clicks as an episode indicating user preference. A probabilistic model was used to "reward" heuristics for clicked links and "punish" heuristics for non-clicked links, thereby yielding more accurate search results. Future work would include the study of user profiles to better judge the reliability and subjectivity of the information that is gained from each click.
| B.S. in Computer Science and E-Commerce Technology | Completed 2002 |
| DePaul University — Chicago, IL, United States | Graduated with Highest Honors |
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| Experience | |
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Senior Software Engineer
Falkor Group, LLC — Chicago, IL, United States
| February 2006 - Present
Full-time |
- Using web development and web marketing expertise to help Falkor Group's managing partners build a new website and new applications to support and enhance business initiatives.
- Advising clients on various technology strategies, and architecting solutions.
- Managing software development projects for Chicago-based clients in a wide range of industries.
Web Development Consultant
Multicom Products, Ltd. — Bristol, United Kingdom | November 2004 - September 2005
Consulting |
- Built a price comparison web application aimed at the largest travel companies in the UK, then increased its range of metrics and supported it.
- Designed a complete web interface standard for all core Multicom products.
Senior Web Developer
Americaneagle.com — Park Ridge, IL, United States
| March 2003 - September 2004
Full-time |
- Designed and developed new website modules for multiple-client deployment.
- Managed website redevelopment projects for some of the largest Americaneagle.com clients.
- Periodically met with key clients in New York and Washington, D.C.
Web Application Developer
Neology Information Design (now SmithBucklin) — Chicago, IL, United States | March 2000 - October 2001
Full-time |
- Built and maintained websites for professional associations and technology user groups.
- Created modular application suites for multiple clients, including online stores, event registration systems and online donation systems..
- Enhanced the intranet web application, thereby speeding production workflow.
Web Design Consultant
Pyramid Digital Solutions — Birmingham, AL, United States | June 2000 - August 2000
Part-time |
- " Enhanced the efficiency and usability of a 401(k) management web application for INVESCO Funds Group.
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| Skills | |
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| Web Markup: | HTML, XHTML, and CSS |
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| Client-Side Scripting: | JavaScript, DHTML, and VBScript |
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| Server-Side Scripting: | PHP, ASP, ColdFusion, JSP, and Perl |
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| Database Technologies: | MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and Microsoft Access |
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| Application Development: | Java, C#, and Visual Basic |
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| Logic Programming: | Prolog |
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| Source Control: | Subversion Source Control and Microsoft Visual SourceSafe |
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| Graphics and Web Design: | Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Fireworks, and Macromedia Dreamweaver |
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| Web Servers: | Apache, Apache Tomcat, Internet Information Server, and ColdFusion Server |
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| Operating Systems: | Windows XP Server, Mac OS X, and Linux (Redhat) |
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