Adam Jochelson

Objective
 
Seeking interesting projects that will challenge my intellectual and problem-solving abilities.   I have a wide variety of technical and non-technical skills, and I perform well in any environment.   In addition, I am always looking to expand my skill set.
 
Education
 
College:
Duke University, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, 1995
 
Major:   Civil and Environmental Engineering
GPA:   3.83/4.0, ranked 1st in CE class
Distinctions:   Magna cum Laude, Aubrey Palmer Award for Excellence in Civil Engineering, Tau Beta Pi, Phi Beta Kappa, Dean's List with Distinction (4 years), Golden Key National Honor Society, ASCE and ECEC Scholarship Awards
High School:
J. J. Pearce High School (Richardson, TX, USA), 1991
 
Distinctions: Graduated Advanced with Honors, 8th in class of 530, Member of National Honor Society, Sons of the American Revolution Bronze Citizenship Award
Skills
 
Professional level:
HTML, SQL, Java, Visual Basic, C++/C, Pascal
Expert:
Teaching and presentaiton skills; Internet and library research skills
Proficient:
PHP; FORTRAN; Network configuration, administration, and support; Windows, Macintonsh, and UNIX platforms; MS Office Suite (and similar products)
Familiar:
Lotus Notes Script; LISP
Technical Experience
 
Computer Consultant/Applications Specialist (Contractor), June 2000-September 2001
ExxonMobil Corporation, Dallas, TX
 
Dealt with applications issues as they arose.   Most often, this involved writing applications to simplify workflow, but also included testing and error investigation.
  • Applications Manager for move from open Windows 95 to managed Windows NT environment
  • Coordinated and presented training sessions, including preparation of documentation
  • Visual Basic and Lotus Script programming
  • Data sifting and analysis
Project Manager/Programmer, June 1995-November 1995
Wild Horse Athletic Software, San Diego, CA
 
Computer Programmer and Project Manager for various projects relating to athletics (soccer, fitness, football, etc.) including integration of multimedia technology into analysis of sports and fitness.
  • Project Manager for MLS Multimedia Project
  • Research and development for fitness and nutrition package in conjunction with Jenny Craig Diet Centers and Tamilee Webb (Buns of Steel)
  • Associate programmer for NFL Films Play Analysis Project
Other Experience
 
Private Tutor, April 1996-Present
Self-Employed specializing in math and science
 
Professional Soccer Goalkeeper, October 2001-June 2002
 
Entered the ranks of professional European soccer.   This included 2 months of fitness training in America before traveling to Slovakia to play with FC Nitra.
 
Media Director for West Dallas Kings semi-professional soccer team, April 2001-April 2002
Kings FC, LLC, Dallas, TX
 
Responsibilities included development and maintenance of official team website, preparation and distribution of press releases, and interaction with media relations (local newspapers, league media department, etc.).
 
Teacher, July 1998-June 2000
Jesuit College Preparatory School, Dallas, TX
 
Taught mathematics at the high school level including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, and calculus.   Also served as the assistant coach and faculty liaison for the ice hockey team.
 
Substitute Teacher, March 1997-June 1998
Richardson Independent School District, Richardson, TX