Christopher Heath 2712 Parkway Circle Sterling Heights MI 48310-7139 USA (810) 983-3397 E-mail: chris@heathens.co.nz Summary Versatile programmer. Learns new languages and concepts quickly and easily. Currently fluent in C++, Pascal, HTML, Perl, MFC, and the MacOS API. Database experience. Experience as a contract programmer. Experience AutoWeb Communications, Inc., Oak Park MI, Software Engineer: (Apr 2000 - present) Created a C++ class library for encryption software, using RSA BSAFE. University of Michigan, Dept of Mathematics, Ann Arbor MI, Programmer: (Jan 1998 - June 1998) Updated CGI scripts on a web site; added a parser. Used Perl and Maple. Lumley Insurance Inc., Auckland, NZ, Programmer/Analyst (sporadically, between 1993 - 1995) Programmed database reports; wrote documentation. Used SQL searches and lower-level FoxPro searches. Flex Insurance Ltd., Auckland, NZ, Programmer/Analyst (full-time, Nov 1992 - Mar 1993) Updated a FoxPro database application; designed and implemented new features; provided technical support for the users. Custom Micro Design, Auckland, NZ, Programmer (1990 - 1992) Various projects, mostly programming the chips in hardware devices. Used many assembly languages, Pascal, Windows 3.1 API. Skills Here are some of the skills I have acquired over the years. Most of these I taught myself as the need arose: Languages: C++, Pascal, HTML, Java, Javascript, Perl, Visual Basic macros, TeX macros. Libraries/APIs: MacOS API, Windows 95 MFC, C standard library, BSAFE Crypto-C. Software: MS Word, MS Excel, Visual C++, CodeWarrior (Mac), gcc, vi (Unix), FoxPro. Awards 1991: First Place in a New Zealand-wide programming contest for freshman students. 1991: Annual Prize in Physics (tied) 1994: Sir George Grey Scholarship (math) (tied) Education Work towards a PhD in Mathematics at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI (1996 - 2000) MSc in Mathematics from University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand (1995) My Masters of Science was a 1-year project, which involved reading a selection of related research papers, and giving seminars on them. BSc(Hons) in Mathematics from University of Auckland, Auckland, NZ (1991 - 1994), GPA: 3.90 A BSc(Hons) is a 4-year degree: 3 years for a Bachelor of Science, and then an additional "honors" year taking graduate-level courses. Related Coursework Software Engineering, University of Michigan, Fall 1997 Discussion of common problems. Worked in a team of 3 to produce a program. 4 Computer Science courses, University of Auckland, 1991 - 1993 Learning Pascal, Data structures, Computer systems, Software design and construction. Interests Teaching mathematics to college-level students, especially on an individual basis. Musical activities, such as singing in a choir. Keyword Summary Programmer, C++, Pascal, HTML, Java, Perl, CGI, FoxPro, Visual Basic, Macintosh, MacOS, Windows, Win95, Unix, TeX, vi, Excel, Word, encryption, BSAFE, Crypto-C, documentation, reports.