1. Matthew McCarthy
mtmccarthy@wpi.edu | github.com/mtmccarthy | 781-835-7349
EDUCATION:
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), Worcester, MA
B.S. in Computer Science, GPA: 3.57/4.00, May 2018
M.S. in Computer Science, May 2018
Related Coursework Completed:
Software Engineering, Algorithms, Programming Language Design, Database Systems
Operating Systems, Object Oriented Design, Systems Programming, Discrete Mathematics
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Project Support Intern, InterSystems | Boston May 2016 – Present
- Built interactive learning platform with embedded web terminal using AngularJS and Caché ObjectScript
- Adopted by learning services division to replace current online learning system
- Impacts thousands of InterSystems employees and customers over the next three years
Lead Documentation Specialist, Information Technology Services | WPI October 2014 – May 2016
- Hired and managed a team of five specialists to expand information available to Helpdesk technicians
- Led the team to triple the amount of documentation in the WPI Knowledge Article Database
PROJECTS:
Joynup, Mobile Application | WPI April 2016 - Present
- Social Media application that connects users with friends and events they are interested in
- Uses Google Maps API with GPS information to display current locations of events and friends
- Uses AngularJS and Ruby on Rails with PhoneGap transferring to native iOS and Android applications
Glockenspiel Gestural Control Device, Making Music with Machines | WPI August 2015 - October 2015
- Worked with a team of three to develop a robotic instrument
- Actuators controlled by gestural movements on the Android phone hit notes on the glockenspiel
- Played instrument remotely for class controlled with developed Android Application
SKILLS:
Proficient: Java, C/C++, JavaScript, Caché ObjectScript
Familiar: Ruby on Rails, HTML, CSS, Haskell
Technologies: AngularJS, Docker, PostgreSQL, Play Framework, Perforce, Git, PhoneGap
LEADERSHIP:
CEO Moswetuset Lodge Order of the Arrow, BSA July 2014 – July 2015
- Managed team of 15 and operating budget of $50,000 serving 400 members
- Ran monthly meetings and planned seven events including a banquet of 200 members at Marriott Hotel
Treasurer, Student Alumni Society | WPI August 2015 - October 2015
- Managed $40,000+ funds using Excel to document deposits and withdrawals
- Presented $6,000+ of special funding requests to WPI Student Government Association
ACTIVITIES:
Chief Financial Officer, Gompei’s Goat Cheese, Student Run Business, WP February 2015 - Present
Social and Philanthropy Chair, Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity, WPI January 2016 - Present
AWARDS/ACCOLADES:
Dean’s List, WPI March 2014 - May 2016
Upsilon Pi Epsilon, WPI April 2016 - Present
Eagle Scout, Boston Minuteman Council, Boy Scouts of America June 2014
Freshman of the Year, Skull Senior Honors Society, WPI September 2015