The document provides a summary of Paul Killam's skills, experience, and education for a computer engineering position. It outlines his proficiency in programming languages like MATLAB, Python, C++, and IDL. It details his experience as an intern at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory where he developed algorithms and data analysis programs. It also lists his work at solar observatories developing image processing programs. Paul is currently pursuing a BS in Computer Engineering at UCSB with a specialization in computer vision.

1. Paul Killam
405 Continental Ct. Newbury Park, CA, 91320
PSKillam@Umail.UCSB.edu -or- P.Killam@yahoo.com
Cell: (805) 807-5840
Dedicated, passionate Computer Engineering major looking for a challenge in his field.
Skills
● Proficient and have a strong interest in developing my skills in ​MATLAB
○ Taught myself over a Summer, and created a depth from focus algorithm for surface
mapping. Further sharpened my skills in a computer vision course.
● Proficient and have a strong interest in developing my skills in ​Python
○ Taught myself over a Summer, and completed a data analysis and display program for
hyperspectral data sets. Further sharpened my skills in an Artificial Intelligence course.
● Capable in ​C++
○ I've completed countless projects in C++, as this was my first true programming language.
● Basic Knowledge of ​IDL
○ Taught myself over a Summer, culminating in the development of an image processing
program with a GUI.
● Basic knowledge of and strong interest in ​Artificial Intelligence Programming
○ Excelled in a course on artificial intelligence design, concluding with a program which can
play Reversi/Othello. This has also fostered a strong interest in ​Machine Learning.
● Basic knowledge of and strong interest in ​Computer Vision
○ Excelled in a course on computer vision, which included projects for image alignment and
feature recognition.
● Also familiar with HTML, Assembly Language, Circuit Design, Verilog, ModelSim, Data Structure
and Algorithm design, MIPS processors, and all manner of general computer troubleshooting.
Experience
Programming Intern at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (Summer 2015)
During this time I once again had the honor of working with Dr. Bhartia on the SHERLOC
instrument. I learned Python from scratch, and created a data analysis suite for hyperspectral
datasets generated by the SHERLOC and MOBIUS spectrometers. This was the first tailor-made
program to work with the unique hyperspectral datasets, allowing the SHERLOC team to view
their data in more detail than ever before.
Programming Intern at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (Summer 2014)
During this time, I had the honor of working with Dr. Rohit Bhartia in JPL's Planetary
Sciences division. While there, I learned MATLAB from scratch and developed an algorithm to
extrapolate 3D surface structure by sweeping the focal plane. This allowed the SHERLOC team to
eliminate potentially bad data points due to shallow angle of impact laser hits.
Research Intern at the Helio Research solar observatory (Summer 2013)
During this time, I worked directly under Dr. Sara Martin and developed my data analysis
skills, operating the solar telescope at Helio Research, cataloging data, and analyzing both native
data and data from SDO for new patterns.
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2. Programming Intern at the Helio Research solar observatory (Summer 2012)
During this time, I worked with Dr. Sara Martin and learned the IDL programming language
from scratch. I went on to create an image alignment program to eliminate any shift from wind
disturbances and precession in image sets from the Dutch Open Telescope and Helio Research's
own solar telescope.
Technology Made Simple (2011 - Present)
Since I graduated high school, I've been dabbling on and off with my own computer repair
business, troubleshooting all manner of technology problems, from helping elderly people learn
Photoshop to building new computers to completely rewiring the offices of my dorm's cafeteria
last year.
Education
University of California Santa Barbara (Fall 2014 - Spring 2017)
- Currently completing a BS degree in Computer Engineering
- Specializing in Computer Vision
- GPA of 3.31
Moorpark Community College (Fall 2011 - Spring 2014)
- Spent time identifying which field I wanted to study
- Graduated from the Honors program at transfer
- Made Dean's List on multiple occasions for 4.0 semesters
- GPA of 3.73
Relevant Coursework:
- CSMPC 165A - Artificial Intelligence
- ECE 181B - Intro to Computer Vision
- ECE 178 - Digital Image Processing
- ECE 156A - Digital Design and Synthesis
- ECE 153B - Sensor and Peripheral Design
- ECE 154A - Intro to Computer Architecture
- CSMPC 130A - Data Structures and Algorithms
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