2. Table of Contents
• Title Page - Slide 1
• Table of Contents – Slide 2
• Statement of Authenticity - Slide 3
• Personal Mission Statement - Slide 4
• Elevator Speech - Slide 5
• DeVry Plan of Study - Slide 6
• DeVry Course Descriptions - Slides
7-23
• Résumé – Slides 24-27
• Professional Development/
Training - Slide 28
• Reference - Slide 29
• Reference List/Contact Info -
Slide 30
• Awards and Accomplishments -
Slides 31-38
• Term Grades – Slides 39-51
• Volunteer/Extracurricular History -
Slide 52
• Professional Affiliations - Slide 53
• Career Path Goals - Slide 54
• Work Samples - Slides 55-126
3. Statement of Authenticity
• Hello. This portfolio belongs to Joshua Tovar: the author of all
material / content contained within this presentation. This is my
original work and it is an honest representation of my skills and
abilities. Please do not copy without permission.
4. Personal Mission Statement
• I want to be able to leave my mark on this generation. When it is
all said and done, I want everyone who knew me to remember
me for me: original, different, and unique.
• I am an avid critical thinker who loves putting my IT knowledge
and creativity to the test. I will do everything in my power to
analyze the business requirements, dissect its pieces, and find
the appropriate solution – all with keeping the mentality of
making the user experience as simple as possible.
5. Elevator Speech
• Hello. My name is Joshua
Tovar. I graduated from DeVry
University on June 29th, 2014
earning a Bachelor of Science
degree in Computer
Information Systems. During
my time as a Mac IT Support
Technician Intern, I gained
experience in troubleshooting
Apple hardware and system
related issues; a skill that’s
placed alongside my already
second-nature knowledge of
PC operating system
architectures.
• As an E-Commerce Manager,
I’ve attained insight into the world
of electronic shopping; learning
how to process web orders upon
customer cart checkout. In order
for there to be a web purchase,
we would have to be found in the
search engines! That is where
my SEO and digital marketing
knowledge come into play.
• My Career Goal, though, is to get
into an area of IT that specializes
in Apple products. I would love to
be able to utilize the skills that
I’ve garnered in my previous
experiences to help your
company in any way, shape, or
form imaginable!
6. DeVry Plan of Study
Current Class(es)
Completed all of my undergraduate studies.
Graduated on June 29th, 2014.
7. DeVry Course Descriptions: System
Concepts Courses
CIS115 – Logic & Design:
This course introduces basics of programming logic, as well as algorithm design and
development, including constants, variables, expressions, arrays, files and control
structures for sequential, iterative and decision processing. Students learn to design
and document program specifications using tools such as flowcharts, structure charts
and pseudocode. Program specification validation through desk-checking and walk-
throughs is also covered.
Visual Logic is the primary software tool used.
8. DeVry Course Descriptions: System
Concepts Courses
CIS206 – Architecture & Operating Systems with Lab:
This course introduces operating system concepts by examining various operating
systems such as Windows, UNIX and Linux. Students also study typical desktop
system hardware, architecture and configuration.
9. DeVry Course Descriptions: System
Concepts Courses
CIS246 – Connectivity with Lab:
This course covers fundamentals of data communication and computer networking,
including the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model. Network architecture and
configurations such as local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs)
are addressed.
10. DeVry Course Descriptions: System
Concepts Courses
COMP100 – Computer Applications for Business with Lab:
This course introduces basic concepts and principles underlying personal productivity
tools widely used in business such as word processors, spreadsheets, email and web
browsers. Students also learn basic computer terminology and concepts. Hands-on
exercises provide students with experience in use of PCs and current personal
productivity tools.
11. DeVry Course Descriptions: System
Concepts Courses
SEC280 – Principles of Information Systems Security:
This course provides a broad overview of information systems security in
organizations. Topics include security concepts and mechanisms; mandatory and
discretionary controls; basic cryptography and its applications; intrusion detection and
prevention; information systems assurance; and anonymity and privacy. Various types
of controls used in information systems, as well as security issues surrounding the
computer and computer-generated data, are also addressed.
12. DeVry Course Descriptions: Programming
Courses
CIS170B – Programming with Lab:
This course introduces basics of coding programs from program specifications,
including use of an integrated development environment (IDE), language syntax, as
well as debugger tools and techniques. Students also learn to develop programs that
manipulate simple data structures such as arrays, as well as different types of files.
C# is the primary programming language used.
Visual Studio is the primary software tool used.
13. DeVry Course Descriptions: Programming
Courses
CIS247A – Object-Oriented Programming with Lab:
This course introduces object-oriented programming concepts including objects,
classes, encapsulation, polymorphism and inheritance. Using an object-oriented
programming language, students design, code, test and document business-oriented
programs.
C# is the primary programming language used.
Visual Studio is the primary software tool used.
14. DeVry Course Descriptions: Programming
Courses
CIS355A – Business Application Programming with Lab:
Building on analysis, programming and database skills developed in previous courses,
this course introduces fundamental principles and concepts of developing programs
that support typical business processing activities and needs such as transaction
processing and report generation. Students develop business-oriented programs that
deal with error handling, data validation and file handling.
Java is the primary programming language used.
Eclipse is the primary software tool used.
15. DeVry Course Descriptions: Systems
Development Courses
CIS321 – Structured Analysis and Design:
This course introduces the systems analysis and design process using information
systems methodologies and techniques to analyze business activities and solve
problems. Students learn to identify, define and document business problems and then
develop information system models to solve them.
Visio is the primary software tool used.
16. DeVry Course Descriptions: Systems
Development Courses
CIS336 – Introduction to Database with Lab:
This course introduces concepts and methods fundamental to database development
and use including data analysis and modeling, as well as structured query language
(SQL). Students also explore basic functions and features of a database management
system (DBMS), with emphasis on the relational model.
Oracle is the primary software tool used.
17. DeVry Course Descriptions: Systems
Development Courses
CIS339 – Object-Oriented Analysis and Design:
Building on the foundation established in CIS321, students explore techniques, tools
and methods used in the object-oriented approach to developing applications.
Students learn how to model and design system requirements using tools such as
Unified Modeling Language (UML), use cases and scenarios, class diagrams and
sequence diagrams.
Visio is the primary software tool used.
18. DeVry Course Descriptions: Web
Courses
CIS363A – Web Interface Design w/ Lab:
This course introduces web design and basic programming techniques for developing
effective and useful websites. Coursework emphasizes website structure and
navigational models, practical and legal usability considerations, and performance
factors related to using various types of media and tools such as hypertext markup
language (HTML), cascading style sheets (CSS), dynamic HTML (DHTML) and
scripting.
Dreamweaver is the primary software tool used.
19. DeVry Course Descriptions: Web
Courses
CIS407A - Web Application Development with Lab:
This course builds on analysis, interface design and programming skills learned in
previous courses and introduces basics of design, coding and scripting, as well as
database connectivity for web-based applications. A programming language such as
Visual Basic.Net, C++.Net or C#.Net is used to implement web-based applications.
ASP.Net using C# via Visual Studio is the primary software tool used.
20. DeVry Course Descriptions: Web
Courses
SEC370 - Web Security:
This course examines issues involved in protecting web-based applications from
external threats while safeguarding customer privacy and accessibility. Students
examine external threats to an organization’s systems and develop strategies that
support systems and business goals.
21. DeVry Course Descriptions: Web
Courses
WEB320 - Principles of E-Commerce:
This course provides comprehensive coverage of a broad spectrum of e-commerce
principles, models and practices. Topics include Internet marketing and retailing;
payment and order fulfillment; and various e-commerce models such as business-to-
business (B2B) and consumer-to-consumer (C2C).
22. DeVry Course Descriptions: Web
Courses
WEB375 - Web Architecture with Lab:
Building on networking concepts and principles explored in CIS246, this course
introduces students to web architecture and connectivity. Topics include Internet
protocols such as transmission control protocol/Internet protocol (TCP/IP); domain
name server (DNS); simple mail transfer protocol (smtp), hypertext transfer protocol
(http) and file transfer protocol (ftp); and design of an Internet or corporate intranet
infrastructure to meet specific needs.
23. DeVry Course Descriptions: Web
Courses
WEB460 - Advanced Web Application Development with Lab:
This course builds on basics of design, coding and scripting, as well as database
connectivity for web-based applications. Coursework introduces concepts of data
interchange, message exchange and web application components. A programming
language such as Java, C++.Net or Visual Basic.Net is used to implement business
related web-based applications.
ASP.Net using Visual Basic via Visual Studio is the primary software tool used.
24. Résumé
JOSHUA TOVAR
E: joshuatovar92@gmail.com • M: 708.897.4881 • Midlothian, IL 60445
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtovar7
TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL
Windows OS • Macintosh OS • Team Work • Web Interfaces • Console Applications • GUI Applications
Recent college graduate in Computer Information Systems with a diverse understanding of operating systems, systems analysis, software development, and web
design/development. Possess excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to type 85-90 WPM. Flexible and analytical with a keen eye for
structure; skilled at synthesizing and editing information to achieve overall objectives. Operates with a strong sense of urgency and stays disciplined in meeting
required deadlines. Fluent in English, with beginner proficiencies in Spanish and Tagalog. Core competencies include:
Flowcharts • Wireframes • Hypertext Markup Langauge (HTML) • Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
C# • Visual Basic • ASP.NET • Time Management • Critical Thinking • Problem Solving
25. Résumé
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MIDRANGE REPAIR AND PARTS • Alsip, IL
A distributor of new and quality refurbished IT infrastructure products, parts, supplies, and related services.
E-Commerce Website Manager (January 2015 - Present)
Webmaster for MRP’s company website. Responsible for the maintenance, growth in audience, quality of features, processing of store purchases, and
user experience. Maintains MRP’s social media accounts dedicated to advertisements and engagement.
• Designed and implemented a site reviews web page for MRP using Volusion HTML and CSS File Editor to increase customer interaction for
maximum, positive relationships.
• Kept average of 110-115 clicks for Quinn Data Google AdWords Campaign within first 3 months of employment.
• Oversee item prices and quantities are in sync across both database and website platforms by initiating imports and exports of inventory.
FAMILY HARVEST CHURCH • Tinley Park, IL
A non-denominational community center.
IT Helpdesk Intern (April 2014 - July 2014)
Troubleshot various Apple devices that consisted of 15.4 inch MacBook Pro, 11.6 inch MacBook Air, and 27 inch iMac to ensure company productivity
is at 100%.
29. Reference(s)
• My two references are Tony McCune and David Lacher: the
individuals who interviewed me and gave me my first IT
Internship opportunity.
30. Reference List / Contact Info
• Anthony McCune
IT Technician
W: 708-845-5847
tonymc@fhclife.org
• David Lacher
IT & Facilities Director
W: 708.845.5856
david@fhclife.org
52. Volunteer History / Extra Curricular
Activities
• Attended Journey Classes at Family Harvest where we
developed personal habits, discovered unique gifts, and
cultivated a greater relationship with faith and foundation.
54. Career Path / Goals
• My one-year goal consists of
obtaining an Entry-Level
position as an Apple Support
Technician.
• My two-year goal is to
enhance my troubleshooting
skills and to get involved in a
variety of other IT practices.
Down the road, I would also
like to become certified, as
well as go for my Master’s
degree.
• My five-year goal is to master
as Helpdesk concepts and its
methodologies as possible;
perhaps thrusting me into
becoming an entrepreneur
and starting my own business.
55. Work Samples
• The following slides are samples of the work that I’ve completed
throughout my educational pursuits at DeVry University. Of
them, you’ll see screenshots of websites that I created,
programs that I’ve coded, and the like. Zoom in on some of the
screenshots if need be, or view in Full-Screen mode.
64. Abstract Racer Inheritance Hierarchy
Program
• The following slide is a screenshot of a program that I wrote
where the command prompt asks the user to enter in Racer data
twice. Once the two data entries have been made, the data is
displayed back to the user in a friendly fashion.
• The programming language that I used to create this project was
C# using Object-Oriented methodologies.
• The software that this project was developed in was Visual
Studio 2012.
66. Password Program
• The following screenshots are of a GUI (Graphical User
Interface) program that I created entitled “Password Program”.
The purpose of the program was to provide and demonstrate
data validation for entering passwords.
• If the password that was entered matches the second
verification entry, a pop up box will come up saying that the 2
passwords match. If the passwords don’t match, a pop up box
will come up saying that the passwords do not match.
• The programming language used was C# and the software that
the project was developed in was Visual Studio 2012.
71. Password Program
• Going back to Slide 67,
suppose I typed a password in
the lower text field that didn’t
match our initial password of
“Bob” and clicked the
“Continue” button:
72. Password Program
• After clicking the “Continue”
button for confirmation
purposes, we see that we are
presented with an alternate
message box; stating that the
2 passwords do not match:
73. Capstone Course Presentation
• The URL below will lead you to my group’s final Capstone
Course presentation.
• The topic that we presented on was Nanorobotics.
• The course was LAS432 – Tech, Society, and Culture.
• https://join.adobeconnect.com/p42g142p79b/?
launcher=false&fcsContent=true&pbMode=normal
74. Senior Project Presentation
• The URL below will lead you to my group's final Senior Project
presentation.
• The case study that we presented on was Taylor’s Professional
Services.
• The course was CIS470 - Computer Information Systems Senior
Project.
• https://join.adobeconnect.com/p3afycq16hv/?
launcher=false&fcsContent=true&pbMode=normal
75. Taylor’s Professional Services
• In the slides that follow, you will see screenshots of the first
rendition of the User Interface that I created for my group’s
Senior Project.
• Taylor’s Professional Services is a technical and engineering
staffing service. When a TPS client company determines that it
will need a temporary professional or scientific employee, it
issues a staffing request against the contract it previously
negotiated with TPS.
• The web languages utilized were HTML and CSS, and the I.D.E.
used was Dreamweaver CS5.5.
80. Taylor’s Professional Services Front-End
Design Forms
• In the slides that follow, you will see screenshots of renditions of
Front-End Design Web Forms that I designed for my group’s
Senior Project.
• For color, I used the same shade of red that I used via the
header of the U.I. (i.e., Slides 74-77) for the font and the
buttons: #b55050
• The web languages utilized were HTML and CSS, and the I.D.E.
used was Dreamweaver CS5.5.
88. Basic ASP Page and Cross-Page Posting
• In this lab, I developed credit card information checkout pages of
an online book store. Such pages are necessary in any
developed e-commerce application. In these pages, users are
required to enter information related to their payment and
shipping options.
• There are two pages to this website. On the first page, the user
provides personal, payment, and shipping information for the
order submitted. The second page summarizes the user's input
and requires the user to confirm.
• The programming language used was Visual Basic, the
framework used was ASP.NET, and the I.D.E. used was Visual
Studio 2012.
89. Basic ASP Page and Cross-Page Posting
• Here is a screenshot of the
default form of the
pgCheckOut.aspx web form:
90. Basic ASP Page and Cross-Page Posting
• Let’s go ahead and fill out the
form with some information:
91. Basic ASP Page and Cross-Page Posting
• After the user has clicked the
Submit button, they are
prompted to the confirmation
page:
92. Creating a Business Layer Class to Send
an E-mail
• In this Web Application, step-by-step procedures will be shown
on how to create a class and implement an e-mail send feature
in ASP.NET
• The programming language used was Visual Basic, the
framework used was ASP.NET, and the I.D.E. used was Visual
Studio 2012.
93. Creating a Business Layer Class to Send
an E-mail
• Here is a screenshot of the
default form of pgEmail.aspx:
94. Creating a Business Layer Class to Send
an E-mail
• Let’s fill out the email form that
we will, ultimately send, to an
email address; let’s use my
email:
95. Creating a Business Layer Class to Send
an E-mail
• In the slide to follow, you will see a screenshot of the form filled
out.
• Once we have finished filling out the email form and clicked the
“Send” button, we notice the status (lblStatus) has changed;
notifying us that the message was sent successfully to my email
address.
97. Creating a Business Layer Class to Send
an E-mail
• Now, let’s check my email in Outlook.com to see if the email was
sent successfully.
• We see that, indeed, I am notified by my web email address:
98. Creating a Business Layer Class to Send
an E-mail
• Here is the email message header that was sent to my email
address (zoom in if need be):
99. Creating a Business Layer Class to Send
an E-mail
• Here is the message that was sent to my email address in its
entirety:
100. Creating a Business Layer Class to Send
an E-mail
• In the slide to follow, let’s go ahead and attempt an additional
procedure for validation purposes.
• You will be presented with a screenshot of the user attempting
to send an email. This time around, however, let’s say they
forgot to enter in his / her password when clicking the “Send”
button (i.e., they left the password text field blank); the following
error message appears as our current status (lblStatus)
102. Create and Use a Web Service
• In this web application, I connect to a Microsoft Access
Database to look up an employee address by last name. In
order to accomplish this, I created a Web Service to call from
our application and implement a Find feature.
• The programming language used was Visual Basic, the
framework used was ASP.NET, and the I.D.E. used was Visual
Studio 2012.
103. Create and Use a Web Service
• Here is a screenshot of the
default form of
frmAddressBook.aspx:
104. Create and Use a Web Service
• Given the names in the database, when we enter the last name
“Smith” and click the Find Last Name button, the following
Search Results come up in the slide to follow.
105. Create and Use a Web Service
We also notice that the Status Message has
changed; telling us that a record was,
indeed, found.
106. Create and Use a Web Service
• Given the names in the database, when we enter the last name
“Doe” and click the Find Last Name button, the following Search
Results come up in the slide to follow.
108. Create and Use a Web Service
• Given the names in the database, when we enter the last name
“Rice” and click the Find Last Name button, the following Search
Results come up in the slide to follow.
110. Create and Use a Web Service
• Given the names in the database, when we enter the last name
“Sue” and click the Find Last Name button, the following Search
Results come up in the slide to follow.
112. Create and Use a Web Service
• dsAddress.xsd in Visual Studio 2012:
113. Create and Use a Web Service
• Previewing data of dsAddress.xsd:
114. Create and Use a Web Service
• AddressBook.mdb in Access 2013:
115. Using XML and Dataset Object
• In this project, I created a Web Application that was able to read
and manipulate XML data using the DataSet object.
• The programming language used was Visual Basic, the
framework used was ASP.NET, and the I.D.E. used was Visual
Studio 2012.
116. Using XML and Dataset Object
• Here is a screenshot of the
default form of
frmEmployees.aspx:
117. Using XML and Dataset Object
• Let’s add Bill Carver’s
information into the form and
click the “Add Employee”
button:
118. Using XML and Dataset Object
• Let’s add Kelly Foster’s
information into the form and
click the “Add Employee”
button:
119. Using XML and Dataset Object
• Let’s add Jack Davis’s
information into the form and
click the “Add Employee”
button:
120. Web Application That Modifies Database
Records
• In this Web Application, I gave the user the ability to search for a
user record based on the AddressID and then update address
information in the database. Any changes made by the user will
be automatically displayed in the GridView on the form.
• The programming language used was Visual Basic, the
framework used was ASP.NET, and the I.D.E. used was Visual
Studio 2012.
121. Web Application That Modifies Database
Records
• Here is a screenshot of the
default form of
frmUpdateAddress.aspx:
122. Web Application That Modifies Database
Records
• Let’s look for the AddressID of
Bill Cosby; which is 11:
123. Web Application That Modifies Database
Records
• Once we click the Find
Address button, we notice that
Bill Cosby’s information pops
up in the above text-boxes:
124. Web Application That Modifies Database
Records
• Let’s go ahead and update Bill
Cosby’s phone number from
5555555555 to 8128128112:
125. Web Application That Modifies Database
Records
• In the slide to follow, we will notice that when we click the
Update Address button, we will see in the Phone Number
section of the GridView that Bill Cosby’s phone number did,
indeed, change from 5555555555 to 8128128112
