John West graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2014 with a Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science. He has over 5 years of professional experience in software development and social media marketing. His experience includes working as a software developer at Newscycle Solutions where he maintained and enhanced an advertisement management software. He is proficient in programming languages like C/C++, Java, and Javascript as well as version control tools like Git and Subversion.
1. John West
5663 Star Rush Drive #104, Melbourne, FL 32940
859-653-5244
johnmwest09@gmail.com
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Graduated: December, 2014
Relevant Courses: Object Oriented Programming, 3D Graphics and Animation, Operating Systems
Programming, Algorithm Design, Web Programming, Network Security, Database Theory and Design, Discrete
Mathematics
Senior Design Project January 2014 – May 2014
Designed and developed the map, game logic coding, and animation of character models for a three-
dimensional third person shooter video game
Managed the game’s code sharing repository using GitHub
University of Kentucky Study Abroad (Lancaster, England) January 2013- May 2013
Studied three-dimensional graphics, animation, and operating systems courses while learning to live and
interact with people in a foreign environment
Planned and organized a backpacking trip throughout Europe with 3 fellow students, including visits to
Berlin, Amsterdam, Brussels, Rome, and Barcelona
Professional Experience
Newscycle Solutions (Melbourne, FL) April 2015-January 2016
Software Developer
Worked on an Agile Scrum team to enhance and maintain AdManagerPro; a software program that
books, manages, and prices advertisements for a newspaper publisher
Practiced continuous integration in order to produce a shippable product after each three week sprint
FrogDice Games (Lexington, KY) January 2012 – January 2014
Social Media Intern
Assisted with social media marketing for new FrogDice video games by sharing and promoting online
content through social media sites
Disney College Program (Orlando, FL) January 2012 – May 2012
Quick Service Food and Beverage
Worked cashier, kitchen, and front of house positions
Provided friendly and energetic guest service while working in a fast paced, high stress environment with
thousands of guests daily.
Transworld Entertainment (Florence, KY) May 2008-August 2011
Sales Associate
Assisted customers in finding and purchasing products and encouraged them to purchase the store’s
member card
Software Experience and Skills
C/C++, Java, Eclipse, Microsoft Visual Studio, JIRA, Javascript, AngularJS, GWT, Struts, HTML, CSS, MySQL,
TortoiseSVN, GitHub, XML, Unity, Maya, Microsoft Office Certified, Basic hardware/software troubleshooting