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Andrew Judd's Resume


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Key Sections: Education
University of Guelph 2005 - 2010
Guelph, Ontario
Bachelor of Science - Major in Computing and Information Science (Co-op)
Degree - Co-op

St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School 2005
Brampton, Ontario
Ontario Secondary School Diploma with honours
Awards: Ontario Scholar, Grade 11 and Grade 12 Computer Science Award

Relevant Experience
ToolBox Solutions, Brampton, Ontario 2010-Present
.NET Developer
  • Developed custom sales based reports (front end, middle tier and backend)
  • Followed scrum methodology for software development
  • Used ASP.NET, C#.NET, SQL Server 2008 to develop applications
  • Developed SSIS packages to load data from various POS data sources into a form usable for sales reports
Environment Canada, Toronto, Ontario 2009
Software Developer Co-op Student
  • Nominated Co-op Student of the Year 2009
  • Worked alongside another Co-op student to port an existing application to a new server
  • Worked with clients to determine the requirements for a system to keep electronic copies of images in a database
  • Created the image database and a web user interface to provide the clients with an easy way of accessing the images
  • Modified the jUpload open-source application in order to allow for filename validation
  • Used MapServer and the OpenLayers javascript library to provide the clients with a "Google Maps" style of map
  • Learned and used Coldfusion in order to implement required functionality for the web applications
  • Analyzed web metrics to determine the number of downloads of specific web pages
  • Created an automatic renaming script which allowed other Co-op students to complete their job of renaming files more efficiently
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), Toronto, Ontario 2008
Programmer/Developer Co-op Student
  • Developed help screens for the WheelTrans Ride online trip booking application (to be used with screen reading applications)
  • Worked with clients to determine and develop the business requirements and to develop the required functions of a new application to track safety deficiencies
  • Learned and used ASP.NET, C#.NET and VB.NET in order to implement required functionality
  • Worked collaboratively with another Co-op Student in order to complete all of the specifications and programming required in order to meet the deadlines
CIBC, Toronto, Ontario 2007
Test Analyst Co-op Student
  • Executed test cases in order to verify that the Business Banking application was working as expected
  • Tested defects thoroughly in order to determine their root cause
  • Logged defects as they arose throughout the testing cycle
  • Learned the CIBC Enterprise Testing Methodology (CETM)
  • Implemented the CETM by creating test case templates (test cases which take in parameters)
  • Created JavaScript applications which allowed testers to modify various banking files
  • Created AutoIT scripts which allowed testers to effectively use Mercury Quality Center
Amgen Canada, Mississauga, Ontario 2006
Information Services Summer Student
  • Updated and provided technical support for Amgen's new Intranet site using Plumtree software
  • Learned and used SQL to analyze a discrepancy between SQL reports
  • Developed Test Cases to support the new functionality of the Scientific Affairs Data Management (SADMS) system
  • Worked co-operatively with external consultants on Design document through JAD sessions for the SADMS system
  • Gathered Requirements from the SADMS business users and modified the traceability matrix as required
Special Skills
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence and Maintenance
  • Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development
  • Computer programming - C, C++, Java, Visual Basic, OpenGL, SQL, AutoIT, Javascript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), PHP, ASP.NET, VB.NET, C#.NET, Coldfusion
    • Created Future Vets Club website (2006-2007) (University of Guelph) using Javascript and HTML
  • Certification: SQL Server 2008 (70-433)
  • Source Control Tools - IBM Rational ClearCase, Subversion
  • Microsoft Office, Windows, Macintosh and Linux Operating Systems
  • Testing Packages - J-Unit, Mercury Quality Center, PMD
  • Other Tools - Plumtree
Other Accomplishments
Co-author of Conference Paper 2010
"Detecting User Frustration: towards mainstream uses"
  • Provided the background information on the feasibility of using commercial equipment to measure user frustration when interacting with a computer
  • Paper included in Conference on Human Computer Interaction
Special Interests
  • Camping
  • Baseball - visiting major league baseball parks