1. Jonathan MacDonald
416 Poplar Ave #2, Redwood City, CA 94061
916.768.1337 jonathan.macdonald42@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a career utilizing my skills as a computer engineer in a creative and constructive way
while also getting valuable industry experience.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Systematic & dynamic problem­solver
Possess strong commitment to team environment dynamics and performs well under pressure
Experience with programming techniques, working with clients, and project planning
EDUCATION
California Polytechnic State University​, San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Science in ​Computer Engineering​, Winter 2013
Related Coursework: Computer Programming Series, Databases, Operating Systems, Embedded Systems
Series, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Graphics, Computer Security, Computer Networks, Computer
Visions, Senior Project involving eTextiles and Arduino and Android programming.
Project Highlights:
● Wrote a Java program to autonomously control a virtual car in a competition
● Used java to write a simulator for a MIPS emulator
● Wrote a command shell in C implementing pipes, file redirection, and signal handling
● Designed and wrote backbone user authentication for an internal­facing website
● Created an efficient and dynamic map exploration algorithm
● Implemented several different encrypting and decrypting algorithms and tools
● Contributed to the creation of a machine learning system to generate user­specific music
PROGRAMMING SKILLS
Languages: C, Java, VHDL, MIPS, SQL
Knowledge: Encryption methods, data structures, Agile development, Git
Applications: Eclipse, Netbeans, Enterprise Architect, H2, Scene Builder
Control Point Corporation – Goleta, CA
Software Development Engineer May 2013 to April 2015
● Projects requiring “Secret” level security clearance
● Created encryption tools for a mesh communication system
● Developed a GUI for syncing files across a distributed system
● Communicated with clients to discuss design requirements
● Worked projects with urgent and sometimes shifting timelines
● Prepared demo builds of projects for potential clients
Genuiti – Redwood City, CA
Software Development Engineer June 2015 to May 2016
● Learned and worked with HTML, javascript, CSS, and PHP
● Designed graphics
● Created web pages, designing and implementing both look and function
● Tested website functionality
● Worked and coordinated remotely with team members
● Integrated with Salesforce api
● Worked with the Laravel framework