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I am a student at the University of Pennsylvania taking an Eduzendium course taught by Citizendium editors Pat Palmer and Dave Matuszek. We will author in the Computers Workgroup on unlocked articles relating to various emerging software technologies.  I have also done work in the field of Networks and Network Security.
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I am a student at the University of Pennsylvania taking an Eduzendium course taught by Citizendium editors Pat Palmer and Dave Matuszek. I will author in the Computers Workgroup on unlocked articles relating to various emerging software technologies.   
 
==Education History==
I received a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a Minor in Chinese Language from the [[United States Naval Academy]] in 2009. 
Some of the Undergraduate Courses I completed are:
 
Freshman:
 
Modern Chemistry
 
Calculus I & II
 
Rhetoric and Introduction to Literature I & II
 
Government
 
Naval History
 
Leadership I & II
 
Introduction to Seamanship
 
Introduction to Navigation
 
 
Sophomore:
 
Physics I & II
 
Calculus III
 
Probability and Statistics
 
Navigation and Piloting
 
Ethics and Moral Reasoning
 
Introduction to Computer Science
 
Object Oriented Programming
 
Computer Architecture and Organization
 
Systems Programming
 
 
Junior:
 
Naval Warfare
 
Naval Engineering and Weapons
 
Control Systems Lab
 
Leadership: Theory and Applications
 
Data Structures and Algorithms
 
Computer Networks
 
Web and Internet Programming
 
Database Systems
 
IA and Network Security
 
Human Computer Interaction
 
 
Senior:
 
Law for the Junior Officer
 
Electrical Engineering I and II
 
Thermodynamics
 
Junior Officer Marine Corps Practicum
 
Research Seminar/Capstone
 
Systems Analysis and Design
 
Advanced Database Systems
 
 
I am currently taking my last class to complete a Master's Degree in Computing and Information Technology at the University of Pennsylvania.
 
==Practical Experience==
 
While at the Naval Academy:
 
3 weeks on DDG-61 shadowing
 
3 weeks on a 44 foot Sailboat with other Midshipmen
 
3 weeks on a Yard Patrol Craft
 
3 weeks with a Marine Corps Infantry Platoon
 
2 months Studying Chinese in Tianjin China
 
Post Graduation:
3 months serving as a Range Safety Officer training freshman at the [[United States Naval Academy]] in basic weapons handling and operation.
The weapons used in training were the M-11 (SigSauer p228), and the M-16.  Also received and gave basic instruction on the MP-5, the M-14, and
the M-4.
 
==Interests==
 
I am very interested in most athletics (Note:  I do not consider NASCAR, F1, Horse Racing, Pool, or Bowling athletics).  I was a baseball player, wrestler, and golfer in high school.  I played intercollegiate golf at the [[United States Naval Academy]].  My favorite (active) athlete is [[Tiger Woods]].  My favorite (all-time) athlete is [[Ozzie Smith]].
 
I am also interested in overall fitness activities including, but not limited to, running, weight-lifting, kettle-bells, swimming, biking, hiking.
 
I am also interested in technology; however, my experience lies, mainly, in the realm of Computer Science/Information Technology.
 
==Favorite Golf Courses Played==
 
[[Cypress Point Golf Club]] in Monterey, CA
 
[[Pebble Beach]], in Monterey, CA
 
[[The Preserve]], in Monterey, CA
 
[[Tehama]], in Monteray, CA
 
[[The Harvester]], in Rhodes, IA


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[[The Plantation Course]], Kapalua, HI


[[Caves Valley]], MD
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I am a student at the University of Pennsylvania taking an Eduzendium course taught by Citizendium editors Pat Palmer and Dave Matuszek. I will author in the Computers Workgroup on unlocked articles relating to various emerging software technologies.

Education History

I received a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a Minor in Chinese Language from the United States Naval Academy in 2009. Some of the Undergraduate Courses I completed are:

Freshman:

Modern Chemistry

Calculus I & II

Rhetoric and Introduction to Literature I & II

Government

Naval History

Leadership I & II

Introduction to Seamanship

Introduction to Navigation


Sophomore:

Physics I & II

Calculus III

Probability and Statistics

Navigation and Piloting

Ethics and Moral Reasoning

Introduction to Computer Science

Object Oriented Programming

Computer Architecture and Organization

Systems Programming


Junior:

Naval Warfare

Naval Engineering and Weapons

Control Systems Lab

Leadership: Theory and Applications

Data Structures and Algorithms

Computer Networks

Web and Internet Programming

Database Systems

IA and Network Security

Human Computer Interaction


Senior:

Law for the Junior Officer

Electrical Engineering I and II

Thermodynamics

Junior Officer Marine Corps Practicum

Research Seminar/Capstone

Systems Analysis and Design

Advanced Database Systems


I am currently taking my last class to complete a Master's Degree in Computing and Information Technology at the University of Pennsylvania.

Practical Experience

While at the Naval Academy:

3 weeks on DDG-61 shadowing

3 weeks on a 44 foot Sailboat with other Midshipmen

3 weeks on a Yard Patrol Craft

3 weeks with a Marine Corps Infantry Platoon

2 months Studying Chinese in Tianjin China

Post Graduation: 3 months serving as a Range Safety Officer training freshman at the United States Naval Academy in basic weapons handling and operation. The weapons used in training were the M-11 (SigSauer p228), and the M-16. Also received and gave basic instruction on the MP-5, the M-14, and the M-4.

Interests

I am very interested in most athletics (Note: I do not consider NASCAR, F1, Horse Racing, Pool, or Bowling athletics). I was a baseball player, wrestler, and golfer in high school. I played intercollegiate golf at the United States Naval Academy. My favorite (active) athlete is Tiger Woods. My favorite (all-time) athlete is Ozzie Smith.

I am also interested in overall fitness activities including, but not limited to, running, weight-lifting, kettle-bells, swimming, biking, hiking.

I am also interested in technology; however, my experience lies, mainly, in the realm of Computer Science/Information Technology.

Favorite Golf Courses Played

Cypress Point Golf Club in Monterey, CA

Pebble Beach, in Monterey, CA

The Preserve, in Monterey, CA

Tehama, in Monteray, CA

The Harvester, in Rhodes, IA

The Plantation Course, Kapalua, HI

Caves Valley, MD