JOEL MEINE
Computer Engineer ● Software Developer ● Financial Strategist

An enthusiast of computer hobbies and technical pursuits since my childhood, I have constantly been engaged in numerous projects and goals varying across technical, aesthetic, and domestic disciplines. Driven obsessively to perfect and optimize, the quality of my craft makes me uniquely qualified as the model candidate to produce outstanding results. I aim to impress by keeping technical details user-friendly, concise, and attractive to the understanding of the public. Most importantly, I keep my works and methods well documented, organized, and maintained for my peers to understand and follow. To quote a television show: "An engineer who isn't organized is like a dentist who doesn't brush or a priest who doesn't pray."

With a masters degree in Computer Information Systems from Texas A&M University and a bachelors degree in Computer Engineering from Utah State University, I have acquired an extensive development skill set. I have crafted a diverse portfolio of technical projects and graphic designs. As an undergraduate, I worked in web hosting technical support for over 5 years and circuit board repair for over 3 years. Thus showing my commitment to my employer the willingness to endure the difficult training process over a prolonged period of time. To that end and more, I am committed to life-long learning to gain increased mastery of technical skills. I am mindful and observant of features in consumer technology where there is notable room for improvement. In turn, I submit my remarks on improvement to their developers accordingly.

The most notable influences to my talents are attributed to my enamoring childhood interest with dinosaurs, science fiction, and consumer technologies since the 1980s. I find fulfillment by committing time to wholesome enrichment and magnifying goals to optimize the quality of daily life. My writing instructors have been especially impressed with my commentaries expressing my values and views on humanitarian topics. To that end, I aspire to become an author and publish my works one day.

EDUCATION
Computer Information Systems (MS)
Texas A&M University - Central Texas ■ Killeen, Texas
December 9, 2022 ■ GPA: 3.70

Core-Level Courses Completed:
  • Telecommunications for Managers
  • Systems Analysis for Managers
  • Managing Information Systems
  • Advanced Database Management
  • Information Technology Project Management
  • Data Analytics and Management



Computer Engineering (BS)
Utah State University ■ Logan, Utah
May 5, 2018 ■ GPA: 3.42

Graduate-Level Courses Completed:
  • VLSI Design Automation
  • VLSI Design
  • VLSI Testing and Verification
  • Game Development
  • Intelligent Systems
SKILLS
Proficiency Ranks
_Expert _Advanced _Skilled _Beginner

DEVELOPMENT
_Java _XML _Oracle SQL _MS SQL
_HTML5 _CSS3
_JavaScript _Node.js _Python
_C/C++ _x86 Assembly _Verilog
_Eclipse _Visual Studio _GitHub
_Agile Developer _GUI / UI / UX Designer
SOFTWARE
_ARM Keil _Xilinx ISE _Spice
_µVision _Synopsys VLSI _MATLAB
_Linux _Windows _macOS
_Photoshop _Illustrator _InDesign
_Word _Excel _PowerPoint
HARDWARE
_Tiva-C LaunchPad _Raspberry Pi 3
_Logic / Network Analyzer
_Oscilloscope _Multimeter
_Power Supply _Soldering

PROJECTS
Code ■ GUIs ■ Reports ■ Slideshows ■ Posters

RPi Cluster
Distributed Self Healing Super Computer
May 3, 2018 | Senior Capstone | View_GUI
  • Created GUI for Raspberry Pi cluster system
  • Runs multiple threaded algorithms in parallel
  • Adaptive to auto-recover from malfunctions
  • Scalable to allow more RPis to increase resources
  • Affordable to acquire, operate, and maintain

Duck Hunt
Graphically Enhanced Retro Arcade Shooter
August 15, 2017 | Game Development | Play_Game
  • Created web-based arcade shooter with Node.js
  • Improved graphics to match 16-bit generation style
  • Tracks top five player high scores in three modes
  • Changes target movement to selected keys layout
  • Includes three modes of gameplay difficulty

Materials-SS
Machine Learning Product Material Trends
December 15, 2016 | Intelligent Systems
  • Proposed system to recommend materials to artisans
  • Tracks purchases to learn material usage trends
  • Uses decision tree algorithm to calculate results

Hold Bus
Passenger Proximity Alert Mobile App
April 26, 2016 | Enginerring Professionalism
  • Proposed system to stall bus for nearby riders
  • Created project development plan specifications
  • Designed prototype mobile app interface

Big Blue 2
Mascot Costume Embedded Special Effects
December 17, 2015 | Microcontroller Programming | View_Project
  • Created bull costume special effects prototype
  • Push button in hand to activate special effects

SUMO
Push Button Race Handheld Game
October 13, 2015 | Microcontroller Programming
  • Created push button race game prototype
  • Press button quickly to push opponent out to win

PORTFOLIO
Web ■ Print ■ Logos ■ Maps ■ Slideshows

A self-taught artist from childhood with natural talent and keen aesthetic insight, I am an expert of dazzling designs for any occasion. My clientele includes companies in agriculture, technology, gaming, and academics.

Before gaining my technical proficiency, from an early age I excelled in the traditional fine arts of drawing, painting, and sculpture. Throughout my grade school years, I earned numerous awards in the arts and my works frequently advanced to state-level recognition.

Since my adolescent years, my talents in the traditional arts have translated into the digital arts. I am entirely self-taught in the use of industry standard graphic design software and tools. To me, the graphic design software was immediately intuitive and quick to be understood.

In the home, I take pride in my interior design savvy. I have crafted some of my own decor and adorned my living space consistent with tasteful ethereal and zen themes.

WORK

Software_Application_Engineer
CGI Technologies and Solutions ■ Belton, Texas (Remote)
06/2019 – Present | Website
  • Developed new features and performed code maintenance for flagship ERP web software
  • Gained full stack experience using Java, XML, Oracle SQL, and MS SQL in Agile environment
  • Used the Atlassian Tools Suite (i.e. Jira / Confluence / GitLab) to perform workflow tasks
  • Coded according to object-oriented design skills and best practices
  • Created documents for unit testing, run sheets, and special release notes
  • Monitored application daily builds and fixed code issues as needed
  • Promoted to lead developer status approximately 2.5 years into position
  • Reviewed source code merge request submissions from junior developers
  • Assisted in the training of junior developers to gain developer competency

Hosting_Technical_Support
UK2 Group ■ Providence, Utah
02/2013 – 08/2018 | Website
  • Provided technical support by email, chat, and phone to 30-60 clients per shift
  • Repaired issues related to accessing and using websites and email services
  • Installed and configured new dedicated server orders to client specifications
  • Optimized client-side communications by authoring numerous email templates
  • Identified support procedure problems and glitches for company attention
  • Improved workflow by optimizing reduction of computer performance issues

PCB_Rework_Technician
Wilson Electronics ■ St. George, Utah
10/2005 – 01/2009 | Website
  • Assisted department in repairing entire stock of faulty cellular amplifiers
  • Diagnosed cellular amplifier failures and repaired circuit boards accordingly
  • Tested cellular amplifier product requirements against design specifications
  • Operated network analyzer to view errors in cellular amplifier signal
  • Measured voltages at nodes between circuit components using multimeter
  • Replaced faulty circuit components using soldering tools and heat gun

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