Ryan Pickelsimer 
1710 Patterson Ave #B, Roanoke, VA 24016
540-598-0403
Email: rapickelsimer@gmail.com
Portfolio: http://ryan-pickelsimer.neocities.org/


OBJECTIVE
Find an entry-level position as a computer programmer in an engaging work environment, where I can use my knowledge of software development and programming skills to achieve company goals.
Strengths:
Able to learn and apply new concepts quickly
Can communicate clearly and effectively with team members


EDUCATION
2013 – 2015			RASMUSSEN COLLEGE
				Bachelor of Science, Computer Science (GPA 3.96)

1997 – 2007			UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA CHARLOTTE
				Bachelor of Arts, German Language



TECHNICAL SKILLS
Primary Languages: C++, Java
Other Languages: C, C#, Python, .NET, SQL, PHP, Javascript, HTML/CSS, VB, NASM
Database: MySQL, MS SQL, SQLite, XAMPP, phpMyAdmin
Hardware: Arduino, Raspberry Pi
OS: Windows, Linux, Android
IDE:  Visual Studio, Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, Android Studio, Netbeans
Other Tools: JUnitt, Bash, Git, .NET Framework, OpenGL



PROJECT SAMPLES – http://ryan-pickelsimer.neocities.org/
Android/Arduino – GPS tracker/logger communicates with Android app via Bluetooth. App allows user to interface with Arduino and overlay routes onto Google Maps.
Tetris/Tron/YAHTZEE – Windows console video games.
Senior Project – Database accessed by user via web or mobile. GUI interface allows user to login and access DB according to user privileges



RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
RASMUSSEN COLLEGE	2015
CRLA (College Reading & Learning Association) Level I Certified Tutor	
Communicated ideas and concepts effectively to other students using traditional and web based communication tools – telephone, video, chat, whiteboard, screen and document sharing
Compiled web based resources for online student guides and trained peers/new tutors



EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Programming/electronics projects using Arduino and Raspberry Pi
Member of Roanoke Linux User's Group 
Completed 2285 mile Appalachian Trail hike
Hiking, skateboarding, cycling, woodworking, sailing