RESUME (CV)

Education

Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
GPA: 3.71/4.0
Graduation date: May 2005


Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Master of Science in Information Networking
QPA: 3.54/4.0
Graduation date: December 2006

Honors

  • President's Honorary Scholarship for International Students
  • Two Truman State University Computer Science Division Scholarships
  • Member of the Truman Vice-President Honor List
  • Full tuition scholarship of 60,000$ at Carnegie Mellon University

Technical Skills

Profesional – Security Management; Log Management and SIEM; Identity Management; Web Development; Database Management; Full Software Life-cycle Development; Techno-Economic Risk Analysis/Evaluation; Software Engineering; Computer Graphics & Design; CVS; Linux/Unix - Installation/Setup;


Programming – JAVA; C/C++; HTML; PHP; XML; SQL; Perl/CGI; JavaScript; COBOL;


Applications – Oracle & Microsoft DB; Macromedia Dreamweaver; MS Office; VPI - AccessMaker; Decisioneering Crystal Ball; CorelDraw Photo-Paint; Photoshop;

Work Experience

Security Solution Architect
February 2007/Now - Hewlett-Packard, Global Delivery Center Bulgaria

Web Designer / Developer
August 2003/May 2005 - McNair Program, Truman State University
http://mcnair.truman.edu

  • Designed and developed the official web site of the McNair organization
  • Created administrator back-end with options for database management
  • Managed the graphics edition and creation
  • Implemented user request & feedback on-line system
  • Automated of the application process via on-line forms

Faculty Assistant / Web Developer
August 2002/May 2005 - Science Division, Truman State University
http://www2.truman.edu/~afzal/

  • Developed and managed the academic web site of a faculty member
  • Configured WWW and LAN server for remote access of projects and files
  • Installed and maintained various hardware devices and software products
  • Created Excel charts and managed the graphics edition and creation
  • Developed various PowerPoint presentations

Projects & Research

  • Supporting Human Resource Practices using Semantic Technology: Ontology-Based Recruitment System [Fall 2006]
  • Monte Carlo Simulations and Sensitivity Analysis on the Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure in Urban/Rural Regions [Summer 2006]
  • Techno-Economic Analysis & Evaluation of the Deployment of Triple-Play Broadband Service in Urban Areas [Spring 2006]
  • Distributed Back-Up Server System running on Apache and with a MySQL Database [Spring 2006]
  • Sensor-Based Intrusion Detection System with On-Line Monitoring/Administration Interface [Spring 2006]
  • E-Commerce Front-End for a Cinema Chain with a MySQL Database and Administrator Interface [Fall 2005]
  • Neural Networks and Data Mining Approaches Used for Detecting Patterns for Successful Investments in the Stock Market
  • Breast Cancer Detection and Recurrence Prediction Using Machine Learning Algorithms