Joshua Eisikovits
6 Deerpark Drive, Blessington, Co. Wicklow
Mobile (085) 8521399 E-mail: josheisy500@gmail.com
Objective
 Upcoming graduate offering a strong foundation in software engineering and programming principles across multiple
platforms.
 Experienced in object-oriented programming, developing and testing; designing user interfaces and mobile development.
 Obtain a graduate position in software development. To quickly learn and master new technologies, successful working
in both teams and self-directed tasks.
Education
Third Level:
Institute of Technology Carlow, Kilkenny Road, Carlow
2011 – Present
Bachelor of Science Software Development (NFQ Level 8)
Results due July 2015
Computer Science
Web and Cloud Development
Software Engineering 1
Software Engineering 2
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Graphics
Project
Expecting Award – (2:1 or 2:2)
Bachelor of Science Software Development (NFQ Level 7)
Award (2:2)
Math & Logic (70%)
Operating Systems (40%)
Software Engineering (47%)
Wide Area Networking (55%)
Data Structures & Algorithms (54%)
Advanced Programming (78%)
Project (51%)
2010 – 2011
FETAC (L5) in Computer Science (CITXX) Colaiste Dhulaigh, Coolock Campus
Spreadsheet Methods (Distinction)
Maths (Merit)
Database Methods (Distinction)
Work Experience (Merit)
Communications (Distinction)
Web Authoring (Merit)
Java Programming (Distinction)
Computer Hardware (Merit)
Team Management (Merit)
Projects
Project Description
Technologies and Platforms
4th Year – Social Proximity, Mobile application to
allow users to interact anonymously based on their
current interests
3rd Year - Developed an Android Mobile Application
for my third year project, I also managed to integrate
the mobile application with the Google App Engine to
store information on a cloud infrastructure
2nd Year - Created an online banking website for my
second year project.
FETAC Level 5 – Basic ATM program to lodge and
withdraw money from accounts. Also creating and
amending accounts.
Java, Java Servlets, HTTP,JSON, JavaScript,
JDBC, HTML, MYSQL, Apache Tomcat,
Fi-Ware Cloud, Linux command line for
SSH communication
Java, JSON, HTTP, Google App Engine,
Google Cloud Endpoints,
Group
Project
No
Grade
(%)
N/A
Yes, 2
members
51
JavaScript, PHP, MYSQL, CSS,
phpMyAdmin
Yes, 2
members
40
Java
No
Distinction
Work Experience/Employment
June2014 – Sep2014
FixIT Computer Specialists, Naas
IT Technician/Sales
Computer/Laptop Repairs, iPhone Repairs
 Virus and malware removal and internal clean up. Software related issues operating system
reinstall.
 Hardware replacement (Screens, batteries, charge port etc.). Software troubleshooting.
Customer Service/General Duties
 Dealing with customers over the counter and over the phone, as well as handling complaints.
Ordering new stock from suppliers, cashing out the till and general cleaning duties.
Feb24th –March4th
2011
Computer Doctor, Dublin
IT Technician
Work Experience Duties:
Involved in malware removal, hardware/software troubleshooting. Computer tune-up
Computing Skills
 Programing Language Experience: C#, C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, HTML, PHP, Servlets and basic Erlang.
 Database Experience: MySQL and SQL, experience with Apache Tomcat, phpMyAdmin and Google App
Engine.
 Good understanding of Object – Oriented design.
 Familiar with the following IDE: XNA, JCreator, Visual Studio, Eclipse and Appcelerator Titanium
 Operating Systems: Windows 98-Vista, Windows 7/8. Good understanding of Unix/Linux
 Experience in Agile Development
o (e.g. 3rd/4th Year Project constructed around sprints, documents and implementation changed
throughout each sprint.)
Personal Skills
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Achievements
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Willingness to learn and develop skills in Software
o (e.g. signed up to several online coding tutorial websites, any spare time can take a quick coding test
or brush up on some reading on the go)
Ability to work independently and to be self–driven
o (e.g. complete class projects/assignments, ensuring they are submitted before deadline day)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, fluent in oral and written English
o (e.g. delivered multiple class presentations on projects that I have worked on during college )
Thoroughly enjoy working and learning from others in a group or team.
o (e.g. been involved in numerous group projects throughout college, I enjoyed)
Extremely organised and have the ability to multi-task.
o (e.g. always on time and fully equipped )
An enthusiastic technical aptitude for visualizing and solving problems with a solution-oriented attitude
o (The ability to look at situations and break them down into smaller parts e.g.
 Projects – researched how to establish connectivity with Android Application and Google
App Engine. The research allowed me to create a solution for this problem, in turn allowing
me to progress with the project.)
Full UK driving license.
Fully qualified referee for the Liverpool County FA
o Enjoyed the planning and the responsibility I had. Set a goal to attend and learn the laws of the game
and complete my qualification.
Selected for Blessington Community College open day to show future students how Solid Works is used with
the leaving certificate subject Tech Graph.
Interests
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Active member of Treehouse.com
o Membership to learn how to develop web and mobile applications anywhere anytime.
Interested in learning how to produce and develop my own applications.
o Set myself goals each day to improve my understanding
Helping friends and family with computer related issue
o Helps improve my communication and leadership skills
Reading the latest articles online about gaming, new technologies as well as PC hardware.
Five-a-side football, swimming and going to the gym regularly.
Traveling - would always like to visit family abroad (Australia and America etc.)
References
References available upon request