Education

  1. Completed 2005
    Graduated with Distinction

    M.S. in Advanced Computer Science, Machine Learning, and Data Mining

    University of Bristol — Bristol, United Kingdom
    Department of Computer Science
    Project and Master's Dissertation
    CodeCourseGrade
    COMSM3300Dissertation "Improving Web Search with Reinforced Heuristics"Distinction
    Second Semester
    CodeCourseGrade
    COMSM0204Advanced Topics in Machine Learning and Data Mining78% (UK)
    COMSM0301Learning from Structured Data77% (UK)
    EMAT31400Neural Networks56% (UK)
    First Semester
    CodeCourseGrade
    COMS30106AI and Logic Programming75% (UK)
    COMSM0300Introduction to Machine Learning77% (UK)
    COMSM0302Evolutionary Computing80% (UK)
    COMSM0305Learning and Adaptation in Autonomous Systems68% (UK)
    EMAT31600Computational Intelligence88% (UK)
  2. Completed 2002
    Graduated with Highest Honors

    B.S. in Computer Science and E-Commerce Technology

    DePaul University — Chicago, IL, United States
    Computer Science, Telecommunication, and Information Systems
    Autumn Quarter 2002
    CodeCourseGrade
    CSC 378Software Projects in the CommunityA
    ECT 359E-Commerce Senior ProjectA
    ENG 104Composition and Rhetoric IIA
    IS 315Analysis and Design TechniquesA
    IS 370Computer Information SystemsA
    Summer Session I 2002
    CodeCourseGrade
    CSC 328Data Analysis for ExperimentersA
    ENG 301Writing in the ProfessionsA-
    Spring Quarter 2002
    CodeCourseGrade
    ART 105Three-Dimensional FoundationsA
    ECT 355E-Commerce Application ModelsA
    ECT 372Software Project Development ManagementA
    PSC 140Conflict and Cooperation Among NationsA-
    Winter Quarter 2002
    CodeCourseGrade
    CMN 212 Small Group CommunicationA
    MUS 100Understanding MusicA
    PSY 380Industrial and Organizational PsychologyA
    REL 222Religious Traditions and Contemporary Moral IssuesA
    Autumn Quarter 2001
    CodeCourseGrade
    CSC 336Visual Basic for ProgrammersA
    CSC 398Computer Science Independent StudyA
    ISP 200Sophomore Seminar on Multiculturalism in the USA
    MGT 228Business, Ethics and SocietyB+
    PSY 105Introductory Psychology IA
    Spring Quarter 2001
    CodeCourseGrade
    HST 282United States History - 1900 to PresentA
    TDC 361Survey of Telecommunications & Data CommunicationsA
    Winter Quarter 2001
    CodeCourseGrade
    CSC 319Database TechnologiesA
    ECT 270Client-Side Web DevelopmentA
    ECT 353Server-Side Web DevelopmentA
    HCI 310Survey of Human Computer InteractionA
    Autumn Quarter 2000
    CodeCourseGrade
    CSC 260Client Interface ProgrammingA
    MAT 140Discrete MathematicsA
  3. Finished 1998
    Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction

    College Credits from Advanced Placement Examinations

    Evanston Township High School — Evanston, IL, United States
    Advanced Placement Program
    1998 College Board Advanced Placement
    CodeCourseGrade
    -Chemistry4/5
    -French3/5
    -Physics, Electricity & Magnetism5/5
    -Physics, Mechanics5/5
    -Statistics5/5
    1997 College Board Advanced Placement
    CodeCourseGrade
    -Calculus BC5/5