James Palmer provides his contact information and education background including graduating from Cornell University with a 3.54 GPA and obtaining a minor in creative writing. He lists relevant coursework and skills including front end development, UX design, and languages such as Python, Java, HTML, CSS, and PHP. Palmer has work experience in web development and security, residential advising, civic engagement and teaching, and research assistance.
1. James Palmer
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jpalmer5
Phone: 607-280-0570 E-Mail: jmp464@cornell.edu
Education
Cornell University: GPA: 3.54 Information Science Graduation Date: May 2016
Minor: Creative Writing
Relevant Courses: Object Oriented Programming, Web Design, Networks, Communication and Technology,
Statistics, Linear Algebra, Intermediate Web Design, Game Design, New Media and Society, Introductory
Cognitive Science, Human Computer Interaction Design, Information Ethics Law & Policy
Pending Courses: Designing Technology for Social Impact, Data Science
Awards
Big Red Hacks Finalist: Yum Yuk http://challengepost.com/software/yum-yuk
GDIAC Intro Game Design 2015 Most Polished Game: Oscar
Dean’s List Fall 2013
Skills & Activities
Portfolio: http://jmp464.github.io/
Primary Roles: Front End, UX, UI, Project Management, Web Dev, PHP Dev, Python Dev
Skills: Wireframing, Personas, Front End Frameworks, Ajax, Web Scraping, Web Security, Presentation, Writing
CS Languages: Python, Java, Html, XML, CSS, JS, PHP, SQL
Language Proficiency: German, Russian, Arabic
Interests: Theatre, Poetry, Video Games, Pixel Art, Travel
Work Experience
HCISec: Professor Xinwen Fu; xinwnfu@cs.uml.edu June 2015-July 2015
n Redesigned a website to host a database of news articles on cyber crime
n Secured said website from cyber attacks, specifically XSS and SQL injection
n Integrated data visualization with Google Charts
n Researched possible future additions to the site such as web scraping and natural language processing
n Presented and documented my work to other associates, coworkers, and lay people
n Lead a two person team in web development and provided insight to an associated research team
Resident Advisor: Blayne Stone; bds233@cornel.edu August 2015-Present
n Counsel students in how to achieve their goals, by identifying their own wishes and tools available to them.
n Support residents in times of need by offering assistance and pointing them to resources.
n Plan programs that meet needs of residents as well as requirements set by Cornell for community building.
n Resolve conflict between residents, finding compromises that are desirable for both sides.
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Public Achievement: Amy Somchannhmavong; ayk3@cornell.edu February 2013-Present
n Facilitate students’ civic engagement in their community alongside other PA Coaches in local schools
n Lead other coaches as a facilitator and trainer
n Devised curriculum for 5th graders teaching about human rights, as well as basic skills such as creative
writing and media literacy, and administered a research project on cafeteria food
n Directed an afterschool program to help middle school students express themselves through art in a sports
culture-dominated school, with two other coaches
Global Citizenship and Sustainability Program: Shorna Allred; srb237@cornell.edu June 2014-August 2014
n Investigated flooding concerns with the Cornell Public Service Center and Natural Resources Department
n Developed an extensive survey, to gain community feedback on recent floods as well as interviewed citizens
Tin Can Fantasy Factory: Joey Steinhagen; joey@runningtoplaces.org June 2012- August 2012
n Acted in a theatre troupe that produced kid friendly improv shows and skits at various summer camps
Theater Class Assistant: Joey Steinhagen; joey@runningtoplaces.org March 2011-May 2011
n Taught in three different weekly classes that ranged from an hour to an hour and a half
n Assisted the teacher in maintaining order for a comfortable, productive learning environment
n Instructed theatre techniques to younger students and facilitated games
RPME Dining: rpdmanager@gmail.com November 2012- December 2013
n Adapted in a fast-paced work environment