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Irani.Michael@gmail.com
206 1/2 South Arnaz Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
| Computer Skills |
Languages: Python, Java, C++, C, PHP, Perl, Ruby, HTML, XML, JavaScript
Databases:PostgreSQL, MSSQL, Oracle, MySQL
Version Control: Subversion, CVS
Operating Systems: Linux, Mac, Windows
Frameworks/toolkits: Django, Wicket, PyQT, jQuery
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Relevant
Experience
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| Software Engineer |
Mar 2009-Oct 2010 |
Digital Domain
Production studio; 65+ movie credits include Titanic and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
• Development stack: Python, PyQT, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Mako, Pyro, SQLAlchemy, Django
• Wrote tool around 3rd party database used to keep multiple sites synchronized on update/creation of
data; updates queued when connection lost between sites
• Developed complex additions to system that dealt with inner workings of many core pieces; both
internal tools and 3rd party tools
• Updated legacy software, including testing and documentation
• Recommended and implemented infrastructure changes through specifications and documentation
• Wrote many pieces of software that tied in work between varied components, including separate
databases, code bases, and APIs
• Wrote many specifications for updates/improvements to system
| Software Engineer/Entrepeneur |
Feb 2008-Nov 2008 |
Pavilion Software
Maker of software to organize inventory, maintain Web presence, and manage orders for diamond dealers
• Development stack: Django, Python, PostgreSQL, jQuery, and Apache
• Implemented software solution to fill niche market in diamond industry
• Developed an image and brand message; followed through with marketing effort
| Console Engineer |
Oct 2006-Nov 2007 |
Knoa Software Inc.
Developer of a solution to monitor how end-users utilize business applications
• Lead Engineer on reporting console version 5
| 1. | Assembled requirements from customers and colleagues input |
| 2. | Experimented with Web frameworks to find most suitable choice for the project (Ruby on Rails, Prado, CakePHP, Smarty, Tapestry, Wicket) |
| 3. | Implementation using Wicket framework |
• Lead Engineer on reporting console version 4: JSP, Java site making use of JFreeChart
• Demonstration system
| 1. | Implemented a reservation system in Ruby on Rails |
| 2. | Synchronized with Active Directory using LDAP to handle user activation |
| 3. | Connected to multiple databases to handle complex user interaction |
• Part of recruiting effort: interviewed and helped decide which candidates to hire
• Revamped month-long training program for new hires, shortening course length by eliminating redundancies while increasing by threefold what trainees learn
| Associate Software Engineer |
Aug 2005-Aug 2006 |
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Global security company that employs about 146,000 people worldwide
• AFCS, Advanced Facer Canceler System
| 1. | Designed architecture of software based on knowledge of mail flow and system performance |
| 2. | Developed software to decide orientation of mail pieces |
| 3. | Invented algorithm to detect ID tags from UV images (patent request is under review) |
• Assembled Reed Solomon Error Correcting toolkit for use in barcode encoding
• UFSM 1000, Updated Flats Sorting Machine
| 1. | Edited/added code to a 600,000-plus line software package used throughout the United States Postal Service (USPS) system |
| 2. | Completely responsible for development of XML Mail Piece Tracking file (new feature) |
| 3. | Assisted with testing of the IP4 release |
• Developed GUI software to analyze End of Run reports for technicians repairing Automated Package Processing Systems (APPS)
| 1. | Tight deadline and demanding budget |
| 2. | Use of prototyping, cutting-edge technologies to complete task |
| Programming Competition Winner |
Oct 2004 |
• Took first place at the Eastern Technical Career Conference Web Competition
• Created an online version of College Bowl, integrating PHP, MySQL, and Java
| Web site Programming |
Oct 2002-Nov 2004 |
Webmaster for Binghamton University’s largest newspaper
(http://www.bupipedream.com)
• Boosted number of visitors more than twenty times to 35,000 hits weekly
• Designed database that categorizes articles by both subject and writer
• Created useful CGI scripts for students and staff
• Managed the design, programming and editing of online publication
• Maintained Web site daily and uploaded approximately 90 articles a week
| GUI/Database Programmer |
Jun 2002 |
EMI & Sons Inc.
• Developed invoicing program that saves textile dealer approximately five hours per week
| Network Technician of
Law Firm |
Jun 2002-Jun 2005 |
Technology Practice Group, LLC
• Established
network and provide around the clock technical support
| Object Oriented Design and Analysis |
Fall
2002 |
• Implemented a time difference of arrivals program for radar locations, taking into account many different random variables. Also wrote GUI in MFC to make software user friendly.
• Developed regression analysis software using Object Oriented paradigms and wrote GUI.
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| Education |
Binghamton University, State University of New York, 2005
Bachelor of Science, computer science: graduated with honors (major GPA: 3.822)
Bachelor of Arts, music: graduated cum laude(major GPA: 3.634)
Overall GPA: 3.691
Dean's list every semester
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| Honors |
Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence
Each year, only one student at Binghamton's engineering school receives this state-wide honor
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| Related Courses |
Programming Languages, GUI Programming,
Internet Programming, Network Security, Algorithms, Automata,
Operating Systems, Data Structures, Object-Oriented Programming,
Assembly Language, Logic Design, Physics, Discrete Math
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| School Projects |
• Using GTK, wrote an interactive, fully
functional version of Tetris for UNIX systems.
| Object Oriented Design and Analysis |
Sep-Dec
2002 |
• Implemented a time difference of arrivals
program for radar locations, taking into account many different
random variables. Also wrote GUI in MFC to make software
user friendly.
• Developed regression
analysis software using Object Oriented paradigms.
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| Supportive Experience
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Lederman Caterers
• Handled customers
representing catering service in a professional manner
Jay Bee Jewelers
• Handled diamonds
and assisted with daily functions
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| Leadership Experience
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Wrestling Club
Founder and President |
Mar
2003-Jan 2004 |
Golden Key International
Honor Society
Webmaster |
Sep 2002-May 2005 |
Hillel at Binghamton
Webmaster |
Oct
2003-Oct 2004 |
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| Ensembles |
Binghamton University
Jazz Band
Baritone Saxophone |
Sep 2004-May 2005 |
Binghamton University
Wind Ensemble
Baritone Saxophone |
Jan 2004 - May 2005 |
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| Honor Societies
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Upsilon Pi Epsilon
Computer Science
honor society |
Mar
2003-Jan 2004 |
Phi Eta Sigma
Freshman Honor Fraternity |
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| Activities |
Piano
• Carnegie Recital Hall - invited to
perform Rachmaninov's Prelude in C# Minor after successfully
performing in a previous competition
• CAMI Hall - performed twice in musical
competitions and numerous other times at the request of
my piano teacher
Symphonic Band, Great Neck North High School
Solo Performer and Student Conductor
• Performed Grieg's Piano Concerto in
A-Minor
• Led fellow students in performances
in class and during concerts
| All-Division Wrestler |
2001 |
Tri-M Music Honor
Society, Great Neck North High School
Treasurer
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1997-2001 |
All-County Band on the Baritone
Saxophone
Nassau County |
2001 |
| Cross-Country Captain
Great Neck North
High School Team |
2000 |
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References available upon
request
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