Matthew Chen

Potomac, MD

Email: [email protected]

Education

Towson University

Department of Computer & Information Sciences

August 2017 – Present

Major: Computer Science

Coursework and Skills

Courses

Introduction to Computer Science I, Introduction to Computer Science II, Principles of Computer Organization, Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis, Data Communications and Networking, Software Engineering, Operating Systems, Database Management Systems, Object-Oriented Programming, Programming Languages: Design & Implementation, Web-Based Program

Technical skills

Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python, C/C++, Diagnosing IT user software / hardware, Hardware/Software Knowledge, Network Servers, Operating Systems, Technical Support, PC Building and Maintenance

Tools

IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, UNIX and Terminal, Vi/Vim Editor, Red Hat Enterprise, Redmine, Mercurial, Git, Apache Maven, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Experience

North Capitol Partners, Inc.Computer Hardware Specialist - ContractorWashington, D.C. June 2020 – Present

  • Install and configure computer hardware for businesses and private customers
  • Disassemble systems and ensure proper storage for businesses in need of relocation or renovation
  • Troubleshoot issues arising from hardware installation and configuration

L3 Adaptive MethodsSoftware InternRockville, MD May 2018 – January 2019

  • Implemented bug fixes to existing user interface software
  • Fixed and unit tested/verified the software fix
  • Checked fixes into the software baseline and updated trouble tickets to provide explicit descriptions of fixes applied
  • Designed/Developed new components for user interfaces using Java Swing
  • Suggested improvements to Senior Engineers that was considered for the application

Winston Churchill High SchoolTeaching AssistantPotomac, MD August 2016 – May 2017

  • Assisted students in introductory courses to computer science
  • Held one-on-one sessions during the school schedule to assist students
  • Allocated one class period to assist students daily
  • Taught students basic Java programming syntax and logic
Projects

CodeDay DC, 24-hour Coding CompetitionTop Overall Winner, Team Size: 10Washington, D.C. May 2016

  • Recognized for Best Application
  • Utilized Java, JavaScript, and HTML programming languages
  • Re-purposed an existing project app into a website application
  • Worked on the User Interface (UI) of the website
References
Available on request