Jacob Israel
Computer Engineer
(954) 294-6580
JacobIsrael@mail.USF.edu
Hallandale, FL
LinkedIn page
Objective
To obtain a position as a Mid - Senior Software Developer coding C++ or Java. I am an experienced programmer
with a strong foundation in Hardware Design. I use team building and out-of-the-box creativity to find efficient, robust
solutions. I specialize in security and algorithms.
My Dear Recruiters,
Please only contact me about a position, paying 75k (plus cost of living increase, if outside of Florida).
Technology Skills
Languages
C++, Java, Javascript, ActionScript, OpenGL, PHP, Python, HSpice, Verilog, SQL, PL/SQL, MIPS
Programs
Eclipse, Visual Studio, XCode, Dr. Java, SQL Server, Oracle SQL, PG Admin III, Cadence Virtuoso, Xilinx ISE,
SolidWorks, Maya, Photoshop, Flash MX, Alice, Scratch, MindStorms
Certifications
CompTia Security+
88%
Related Experience
February 2014 – Present
Java Software Developer
Fortune 500 Company: Miramar, FL
Coding and debugging an Enterprise-level Java application in the area of Enterprise Resource Planning. Experience
with Java, Javascript, Ext-JS, Eclipse/SVN, XML, and SQL. Employed safe and efficient coding techniques to
maintain reliable functionality while growing customer confidence.
August 2013 – December 2013
Research Database Programmer
University of South Florida: Tampa, FL
Coded GROMACS functions in PL/SQL for integration into the U.S.F. MSDB soft matter research project. Functions
were used to do calculations on large databases of physics simulations of biochemical interactions.
August 2013 – December 2013
Debugging Software Developer
CAE and University of South Florida: Tampa, FL
Built a Flight Simulator for CAE as part of Senior Project. Created a complete GUI of cockpit multi-function displays,
controls, and draggable icons (all from scratch), using OpenGL. Used customer problem statement and constraints to
develop requirements, specifications, and a traceability matrix. Created and implemented a software solution and test
plan. Created a UML diagram, Graphic User Interface mock-up, Gantt chart schedule, poster, PowerPoint presentation,
and press release relevant to the project. Communicated with customer and team members on all phases of the project.
www.CorporateWebPros.com/FlightSim.jpg
August 2011 – December 2013
Computer Science student
University of South Florida: Tampa, FL
April 2012 – April 2013
Computer science mentor
Computer Mentors Group: Tampa, FL
Helped students develop Flash-based websites with ActionScript, as an avenue to learn advanced
coding techniques.
Summer 2008 & 2009
Computer Science Teacher
Georgia Institute of Technology: Atlanta, GA
Designed and taught computer science short courses involving graphics and robotics programming.
Programs and robots taught include: MindStorms, Lego NXT, Jython, Alice, Scratch, Pico Blocks, and
Pico Crickets.
http://coweb.cc.gatech.edu/ice-gt/915 http://coweb.cc.gatech.edu/ice-gt/616
2002 – present
Website Designer / Programmer
Corporate Web Pros: GA and FL
Custom built websites using Flash, ActionScript, and PHP. All animated objects were hand-coded in ActionScript.
Custom designed security measures in PHP to insure data safety. Extensively employed a special mix of Waterfall and
Agile development models to ensure bug removal as well as customer satisfaction. Over 10 years experience hand
crafting websites with extensive customer feedback.
www.BoscoElectric.com
www.CorporateWebPros.com www.CustomWristCandy.com
www.ContemporaryComputer.com
www.VP-Associates.com
Education
Beginning Programming in Java
http://coweb.cc.gatech.edu/ice-gt/512
Georgia Institute of Technology 2008
B.S.C.S.
Major G.P.A.
University of South Florida
Computer Science
4.0
Dec. 2013
Programming Concepts (Java)
A+
Created a Nim Game with a GUI using Java Swing. Created a class to manipulate numbers with hundreds of digits.
Object Oriented Design (C++)
A+
Created a templated database program (with user log-in and a proprietary encryption algorithm) to insert, sort, and search for
company products (with filtering) involving 10 classes and over 2000 lines of code.
Computer Organization
A+
Wrote assembly code for the 68K IC to compute the factorial of a number.
Communication for Engineers
A+
Wrote a fifty page report on the design of a computer-controlled prostheic leg.
Computer Logic Design Lab
A+
Designed and implemented an asynchronous finite state machine for an elevator controller.
Data Structures
A+
Created a program (Expression, Variable, Term, Factor, Parser) to iteratively parse mathematical expressions. Created a three class
program which performs Huffman encoding and decoding on text files.
Computer Architecture
A+
Wrote assembly code for the MIPS IC to use Booth's Algorithm to multiply 16-Bit numbers.
Nano-Scaled Technology
A+
Designed a 16-Bit fast adder in Cadence, with simulation in HSpice, which has a worst-case delay lower than a sparsity-2 KoggeStone adder, and uses half of the power.
Analysis of Algorithms
A+
Developed an algorithm to sort strings, integers, doubles and objects in linear time (worst-case).
www.CorporateWebPros.com/LightningSort.cpp.txt
www.CorporateWebPros.com/BankAccount.cpp.txt
www.CorporateWebPros.com//LightningSorter.java.txt
www.CorporateWebPros.com/Account.java.txt
Discrete Mathematics
Computer Logic Design
Program Design (C)
Advanced Python
Computer System Design (FPGA)
Database Design
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Computer Security
Operating Systems
Advanced Discrete Mathematics
Computer Animation
Senior Project
Professional References
Dr. Ralph Tindell
Professor of Computer Science
University of South Florida: Tampa, FL
rtindell©cse.usf.edu
813 974-3032
Antonio Molina
Software Engineer
CAE USA: Tampa, FL
antonio.molina©caemilusa.com
813 885-7481
Dr. Jing Wang
Professor of Computer Science
University of South Florida: Tampa, FL
jingwang©cse.usf.edu
813 974-6011
Dr. Nagarajan Ranganathan
Distinguished Professor of Computer Engineering
Computer Architecture
University of South Florida: Tampa, FL
ranganat©cse.usf.edu
813 974-4760
John Jinkerson
Development Engineer
CAE USA: Tampa, FL
john.jinkerson©caemilusa.com
813 885-7481
Noureddine Elmehraz
Professor's Assistant
University of South Florida: Tampa, FL
nelmehra©mail.usf.edu
Richard Meana
Professor of Computer Engineering
University of South Florida: Tampa, FL
rmeana©mail.usf.edu
Matt Lewandowski
FPGA System Design Instructor
University of South Florida: Tampa, FL
mlewando©mail.usf.edu
Dr. Yicheng Tu
Professor of Computer Engineering
University of South Florida: Tampa, FL
ytu©cse.usf.edu
813 974-2114
Keto Nord
Director
Computer Mentors Group: Tampa, FL
khodges©computermentors.org
813 389-5020
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Associations
Computer Science Teachers Association
South Florida Agile Association
Personal Interests
Music Production: Twenty years experience as an accomplished pop/rock guitarist, lyricist, songwriter.
Experienced studio and live sound engineer. Hand built tube guitar amplifiers.
Cycling
Nutrition