Christopher Zimmer is a student at West Chester University pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science with a 3.49 GPA. He has taken courses in user interfaces, natural language processing, functional programming, software engineering, parallel computing, and bioinformatics. His skills include programming in C++, Java, LISP, ML, Python, and web technologies. He has worked on independent projects in game programming and participated in extracurricular activities like a hacking sandbox and video game club.

1. CHRISTOPHER ZIMMER
5243 Westpark Ln.
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
Phone: (610) 547-0291
Email: cz751733@wcupa.edu
EDUCATION_______________________________________________________________________________
West Chester University – West Chester, PA B.S., Computer Science
Current GPA: 3.49, Dean’s List Expected August, 2016
- Transferred credits from Widener University and Delaware County Community College
COURSEWORK HIGHLIGHTS ________________________________________________________________
At West Chester University
• User Interfaces (PHP/HTML/SQL)- Coursework in database-driven graphical user interface applications,
with applications using Java-based components as well as web-based components with a modern server-
side scripting language such as PHP.
• Natural Language Processing- graduate level course covering fundamental algorithms of language
modeling, including word and sentence tokenization, spelling correction, question answering, text
classification, and sentiment analysis.
• Functional Programming (LISP, ML)
• Independent Project- Game Programming/Design in Phaser. Faculty-supervised project with design and
implementation of a software system.
At Widener University
• Software Engineering- Review of methodologies for the development of large-scale software systems:
requirements analysis, system design techniques, implementation, system testing, verification and
maintenance, particularly in a team-programming environment.
• Parallel Computing- Overview of different models of parallel algorithms and interconnection networks
that support them. Utilized a Beowulf computer cluster, designed and implemented parallel programs for
applications.
• Bioinformatics (Python)- Review of available computational tools for extracting biological information
from DNA and protein sequences, including an overview of bioinformatics algorithms.
At Delaware County Community College
• Introductory coursework towards Associates in Computer Information Systems, including Java, C++,
and courses involving business software such as MIS/ERP
SKILLS____________________________________________________________________________________
• Programming Languages – C++/C, Java, LISP, ML, Python, HTML/PHP/SQL
• Writing Skills – Ability to efficiently produce concise and organized reports, labs, and memos.
• Large Experience Range – Transferring schools resulted in me taking twice as many senior level
Computer Science courses necessary, making my skill set uniquely varied.
TEAMWORK ______________________________________________________________________________
• Group Hacking Sandbox January 2016 – May 2016

2. • Video/Board Game Club October 2015 – May 2016
OTHER EXPERIENCE_________________________________________________________________________
Goodwill Industries- Sales Associate 2010 – 2014
• Provided customer service, accepted and documented donations, monitored merchandise rotation