1. Michael Helmers
807 Bruce Drive
Mandan, ND 58554
701-226-6947
michael.helmers@hotmail.com____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Education Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Minors in Computer Science and Mathematics
North Dakota State University—Fargo, ND
Graduated—December 2016
GPA—3.39/4.0
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Relevant Coursework
 Operating Systems Concepts—Studied how operating systems manage the various resources of a
computer system
 Modern Software Development—Examined all the major phases of prescriptive software
development
 Computer Architecture—Learned several methods of optimization with regards to both hardware
and software which allowed for better performance of computer programs
 Computer Organization—Analyzed how the major sections of a computer system are organized to
gain an understanding of modern computer design
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Projects Brain Computer Interface Jan-Dec 2016
Managed a three-person team that developed algorithms in a Java application to convert the electrical
signals of the brain into commands to control a robotic arm
Tomasulo’s Algorithm with Re-Order Buffer Simulator Fall 2016
Designed an application in which one could simulate how well an assembly program performed when
using a computer architecture hardware algorithm for dynamic scheduling of instructions
Real Time Operating System Fall 2016
Worked with a team to develop a multi-threaded, message-passing operating system on a single-board
computer system in C
Patient Portal Summer 2016
Used C# and MS SQL to develop the front and back ends of a website which allowed doctors and
patients to communicate and schedule visits securely
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Experience Information Technology Contractor January 2017-Present
The Tom and Frances Leach Foundation Mandan, ND
 Developed an accounting application to automate record management of oil and gas data
 Created a MS SQL database to store grantee applications and financial data
 Currently redesigning the foundations website, leachfoundation.org
Software Development Intern May 2015-August 2015
National Information Solutions Cooperative Mandan, ND
 Developed and tested Java screens for the accounting application software
 Observed and corrected several undiscovered bugs in the application
 Debugged various defects which were reported by customers
 Collaborated with colleagues to review new and longstanding programming techniques
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Technical Programming Languages
Skills C, C++, C#, Java, SQL, HTML, VHDL, Python, Assembly
Software
Microsoft Visual Studio, IntelliJ, NetBeans, MATLAB, MPLAB X, Arduino