Susan B. Cavanaugh...

RESIDENCE: North of Detroit, MI          ·    CONTACT: By email
URL: http://www.suecavanaugh.com/   ·    EMAIL: sue@suecavanaugh.com


Objective

A challenging position with an innovative software development team.



Computer Skills

Operating Systems
Windows 2000, XP Professional, DOS, some UNIX.


Database
Strength in relational database design, Oracle, and SQL.


Programming
Strong programming skills in Java, C/C++. Detail oriented, enjoy debugging code.


Internet
Proficiency in design and development of Java applets for Web site enhancement. Several of my game applets (Minesweeper, Space Invaders, Centipede) are playable at my Web site (http://www.suecavanaugh.com).

Strength in X/HTML, XML, DOM, DTD, CSS, WS-FTP, Java Servlets & Applets, Tomcat.
[Familiar with] - Javascript, XSL, PHP, mySQL.


Other Skills
Good interpersonal skills. Excellent communication and research skills.



Professional Experience

  • Mantis Development Corporation, Boston, MA
    Marine Toys For Tots Foundation Project
    Contract Programmer (Dec. 2003)

    Enhanced scrolling marquee applet to include images and hypertext features such as shadowing and anti-aliasing.


  • The Web3D Web (A secure, peer-to-peer, distributed media network built upon open standards including XML, SOAP, UDDI, and Java.)
    Software Engineer (Mar. 2002 - present)

    Responsible for design and development of server-side logic and data structures using established software engineering practices adapted to meet the requirements of this system.

    • Presently designing/implementing the MediaGrid gateway servlet.
    • Participated in the design of member nodes' structure in XML.
    • Developed software to transport script code over the Web3D Web using XML, Java, Document Object Model (DOM) parsing, and Java Servlets.
    • Moderator of several software development forums at Web3D Forums.
    • Beta test coordinator for Web3D Games, Web3D Chat, and
      Web3D Forums.


  • The Cavanaugh Company, Columbus, OH
    Owner/Operator (1987-1998)

    Managed all aspects of a cleaning business: administration, advertising, purchasing, and operations. High customer satisfaction with a long waiting list.


  • CompuServe, Incorporated, Columbus, OH
    Systems Programmer (1982-1986)

    Enhanced CompuServe's terminal emulator product, porting it to various personal computer platforms for login to the CompuServe Information Service.

    Maintained and added features to mail server software.


  • Self-Employed
    Contract Programmer (1981-1982)

    • Warner/Amex Cable Communications, Columbus, OH
      Created spreadsheet to display system-wide customer usage statistics for the market research department.
    • Omnisyn Corporation, Columbus, OH
      Developed real-time engine performance analyzer software for their product being manufactured for the petroleum industry.


  • The Mitre Corporation, Bedford, MA
    Technical Assistant/Scientific Programmer (1967-1974)
    Security clearance: Top Secret (Inactive)

    Duties in general to assist scientists and engineers in the mathematical aspects of research and development of practical engineering systems with military applications.

    Specifically, development of simulation software, real-time acquisition and subsequent analysis of test data, generating documentation and reports as required.




Publications



Education

  • Certificate in Computer Information Technology, May 2002
    College of Advancing Studies
    Boston College - Chestnut Hill, MA
    GPA: 4.0/4.0

    Course Work included the following:
    [Applications Development, C Programming, Java, Visual Basic, Data Structures, and Database Management (Oracle)]

  • Bachelor of Science, Math/Physics, 1967
    Gordon College
    Wenham, MA





MY JAVA APPLET VERSIONS OF CLASSIC GAMES:

Minesweeper

Space Invaders

Centipede


RESUME FORMATS:

MS Word


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Last updated: 27 April 2007