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An upcoming Master's in Software Engineering graduate seeking a position applying strong programming skills in C++, C#, Java, and other languages. Offers experience developing games, particle systems, and other applications while utilizing design patterns and optimization techniques. Currently a Digital Services librarian helping patrons with technology and seeking new challenges in software development.
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An upcoming Master's in Software Engineering graduate seeking a position applying strong programming skills in C++, C#, Java, and other languages. Offers experience developing games, particle systems, and other applications while utilizing design patterns and optimization techniques. Currently a Digital Services librarian helping patrons with technology and seeking new challenges in software development.
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Syed Hasan Ali

Skokie, Illinois, United States [email protected] 847-644-4780 in/syed-ali-037786144/

SUMMARY
Upcoming Master of Science in Software Engineering graduate offering a strong foundation in programming principles across
various languages that include C++, C#, and Java. Experience in real-time programming, object-oriented programming;
designing interfaces, developing, testing and debugging code. Ability to quickly learn new technologies; successful in working in
both team and self-directed environments.

EDUCATION
Master of Science in Software Engineering
DePaul University • Chicago, IL • Expected June 2020 • 4.0 GPA

Bachelor of Science in Biology


Northeastern Illinois University • Chicago, IL • May 2011 • 3.40 GPA

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Game Engine Development (C++ • OpenGL)
• Developed a comprehensive game object management system for creating, destroying and transforming game elements.
• Designed to allow easy swapping of various textures, shaders, models, and colors.
• Implemented a camera manager with the ability to support multiple cameras, built to drive the camera throughout the scene.
• Constructed a database of custom libraries to handle math, memory allocation, object management and file loading.

Space Invaders Development (C# • DePaul University’s Azul Framework)


• Strategically cloned the classic Space Invaders game utilizing 12 modern design patterns including: Factory, Observer, Visitor,
Composite, Commander, State, Strategy, Null, Singleton, Flyweight, Iterator, and Memento.
• Game application includes: select screen, game cycling, score, player movement and control, alien grid, animations, UFOs,
missiles, bombs, erodible shields, graphics effects and sounds.

Particle System Development (C++)


• Refactored an industrial particle system containing 60,000 particles using various optimization techniques including data
alignment, code tuning, SIMD, return value optimization, proxies, etc.
• Removed STL list and replaced it with a custom linked list which optimized the add() and remove() functions of the
ParticleEmitter to have cache hits due to contiguous data.
• Improved the overall performance and speed of the particle system by making it 2.57 times faster than the original.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Digital Services
Niles-Maine District Library Jun 2018 – Present , Niles, IL
• Developed and lead classes and programs in programming, 3D printing, web design, and other technologies.
• Improved patron's knowledge in the tech and creative areas of the library.

IT Coordinator
Northbrook Park District Nov 2017 – Mar 2018, Northbrook, IL
• Structured servers, networks, workstations, and laptops when necessary.
• Documented and performed help desk related tasks to support 6 park facilities.

Human Resource Manager


AMC Theaters May 2013 – Nov 2017, Skokie, IL
• Provided leadership, development, and communicate expectations to all associates.
• Coordinated in hiring and training over 100 associates. Assisted in modeling and marketing a new branch.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Languages: C++ • Java • C# • SQL• HTML • Python • Swift

Tools: Visual Studio • Perforce • Git • Oracle SQL Developer • Eclipse • NetBeans • Xcode • Windows • OSX

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