{"id":128,"date":"2016-04-15T13:38:34","date_gmt":"2016-04-15T20:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/wberry301\/?page_id=128"},"modified":"2016-04-15T15:07:29","modified_gmt":"2016-04-15T22:07:29","slug":"resume","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/wberry301\/resume\/","title":{"rendered":"Resume"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">PDF Version:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/wberry301\/files\/2016\/04\/Wes-Berry-Resume-ENGL-301-1.pdf\" rel=\"\">Resume<\/a><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">WESLEY BERRY<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Bachelor of Computer Science, Year 4<br \/>\n2010 Macdonald Street,\u00a0Vancouver, BC V6K 1M7<\/p>\n<h4>QUALIFICATIONS<\/h4>\n<p>Computer science<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Programming: Java, Python, and JavaScript, HTTP Protocols<\/li>\n<li>Currently learning: SQL, C++, shell-scripting, and HTML\/CSS<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of Git and Mercurial version control systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dynamic problem-solving and analytical skills<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proficient debugger and eager learner<\/li>\n<li>Flexibility in prioritizing tasks while adapting efficiently to changes and experiences<\/li>\n<li>Knight for creative questions, productive data, and innovative solution architectures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Exemplary communication<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Professional experience in Agile development environment, including daily standups and presentations<\/li>\n<li>Eager and thoughtful listener with a genuine desire for understanding<\/li>\n<li>Quick learner with a passion for action and an appreciation for perspective<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>CO-OP WORK EXPERIENCE<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>SMART Technologies Software Test Developer Intern, <em>September \u2013 December<\/em> <em>2015<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Helped transition SMART education software products from Flash to HTML\/JavaScript, harnessing proprietary API libraries to improve functionalities and performances for a suite of popular education tools.<\/li>\n<li>Worked with UX designers and developers to build mobile-enabled SMART Board features (interactive quizzes, activities, etc.) and present these products to directors and coworkers.<\/li>\n<li>Leveraged RobotFramework, Selenium, and Sikuli tools to create Python and command-line test suites for identifying screen images, verifying XPath elements, and confirming expected interactions.<\/li>\n<li>Helped manage the testing side of the production pipelines and architectures, instituting and updating tests as necessary, investigating failures, and reporting bugs.<\/li>\n<li>Utilized Agile development process to test and ship features, set and meet deadlines, allocate resources, and coordinate team efforts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>ACADEMIC AND WORK PROJECTS<\/h4>\n<p>Brewmeister, craft beer web app, <em>March 2016,<\/em> <em>UBC<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Utilized MySQL database, JDBC API, and Spring MVC framework in Java to build a web app for storing, reviewing, and recommending craft beers to beer enthusiasts in Vancouver.<\/li>\n<li>Included rating, tracking, and searching capabilities for beer-seeking users, beer-creation and update queries for brewery users, and inventory control for vendor users.<\/li>\n<li>Registered RESTful endpoints and built customizable SQL queries while collaborating over a Git repository.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Transient Food, food truck-finding web app, <em>July 2015,<\/em> <em>UBC<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Queried Python APIs for food truck information, then overlaid\u00a0this information on Google Maps while adding dynamic behaviours through HTML\/CSS and JavaScript, bringing it all together under a Django framework.<\/li>\n<li>Integrated Twitter sharing, food truck database searchability, and user-based visit-tracking capabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Designed flag-capturing robot as part of capture-the-flag AI challenge, <em>March &#8211; April 2015,<\/em> <em>UBC<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Engineered structural design and software, incorporating bounds-following, opponent-avoidance, and flag-snatching behaviours. The bot scored four of the team\u2019s five total points and led a charge to victory!<\/li>\n<li>Similar projects: Sumo-bot and maze-traversing AI design challenges (January 2015 &#8211; April 2015).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>PERSONAL PROJECTS<\/h4>\n<p>Steppic, step-counting competition web application, <em>February 2016,<\/em> <em>NwHacks Hackathon<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leveraged Android hardware and Fitbit step-counting capabilities into automatically-updating, web-based graphical step-counter for team competitions using Java and JavaScript.<\/li>\n<li>Integrated Firebase database functionality to store team and individual progress<\/li>\n<li>Next sprint: expand competition fields beyond step count (examples: money raised, ping pong leaderboards)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Interview practice app for Android, <em>March 2015<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Utilized Google Sheets API in Java to create an online question database and a dual-mode interview assistant.<\/li>\n<li>For future sprints: voice recording, keyword feedback, increased multiplayer usability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cDark Snake\u201d game using Unity and C# programming, <em>November 2014 &#8211; January 2015<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Implemented object interactions, camera, light, and audio effects and sprite-following behaviors using C#.<\/li>\n<li>Still on the task list: adapting for Android and phone gyroscope capabilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>EDUCATION<\/h4>\n<p>Bachelor of Computer Science, <em>University of British Columbia<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Graduation: May 2016<\/li>\n<li>Major: Computer Science, Integrated Computer Science<\/li>\n<li>Member of Computer Science Club and Industry Mentoring Program<\/li>\n<li>Dean\u2019s Honour List<\/li>\n<li>Accenture Leadership Award recipient<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bachelor of Arts, <em>University of British Columbia<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Graduated: Summer 2011<\/li>\n<li>Major: Sociology\u2014attended UBC from 2008 until summer 2011<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>EMPLOYMENT HISTORY<\/h4>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Software Test Developer Intern, <em>SMART Technologies<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0<em>2015<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Food Ambassador\/Foodie Tour Guide, <em>Vancouver Foodie Tours<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0<em>2014 &#8211; 2015<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Front Desk Supervisor\/Wilderness Hostels Coordinator, <em>Hostelling International \u00a02011 &#8211; 2013<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Sports Referee\/Storeroom Administrator\/Building Operations Staff, <em>UBC AMS\/UBC REC \u00a02003 &#8211; 2011<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>INTERESTS AND HOBBIES<\/h4>\n<p>Conferences, Events, and Lecture Series<b>,\u00a0<\/b><em>January 2014 &#8211; Present<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hackathons and events: NWHacks, UBC BCS hackathon, Canadian Open Data Experience, HTML 500<\/li>\n<li>TED Conference 2014 (staff)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>TechTrek Computer Science Outreach Volunteer,\u00a0<em>February 2015 &#8211; March 2016<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Led and assisted high schoolers through programming exercises while cultivating interests in CS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Recreational Sports and Events Volunteer\/Participant,\u00a0<em>2008 &#8211; Present<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Basketball, softball, and curling leagues, longboat, relay sports, city scavenger hunts, triathlon volunteering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Interests<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Technical: app development, gamification, artificial intelligence, finding insights in numbers<\/li>\n<li>Personal: music production, sports, experiencing new cultures, trying new foods, writing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PDF Version:\u00a0Resume WESLEY BERRY Bachelor of Computer Science, Year 4 2010 Macdonald Street,\u00a0Vancouver, BC V6K 1M7 QUALIFICATIONS Computer science Programming: Java, Python, and JavaScript, HTTP Protocols Currently learning: SQL, C++, shell-scripting, and HTML\/CSS Knowledge of Git and Mercurial version control &hellip; 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