3A Honours Computational Mathematics
University of Waterloo
Local Address
Permanent Address
47 Spring St W
Waterloo, ON, N2L 3A3
nguenthe@uwaterloo.ca
184 Tamarac Trail
Aurora, ON, L4G 5V6
519-497-8477
905-726-2641
JOB OBJECTIVE
Mathematics/Computer Science Research for the betterment of the world.
SKILLS SUMMARY
Abstraction and Problem Solving
System Administration
Guiding groups to do what needs doing
Knowledge of multiple programming paradigms and languages, especially Python, C, Scheme, Java/C#. Exposure to Perl/Scheme/Visual Basic/PHP/ASP/JavaScript/Smalltalk/Haskell
Similarly, knowledge of various markup systems (HTML, CSS, LaTeX)
Working knowledge of multiple platforms: WindowsXP/Mac OS X/OpenBSD/Linux
Proficient in office software and data entry
Experience with digital imaging (photoshop, gimp, programmatic image generation)
Knowledge of networking stacks, cryptography, and common cyber-security methods
EDUCTION
Candidate for Bachelors of Mathematics
Honours Computational Mathematics, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, September 2006 - present
Relevant courses:
Designing Functional Programs
Algorithms
Classical and Linear Algebras
Calculus 1 through 3
Advanced Introduction to Statistics
Combinatorics
Critical Thinking
Sociology and Anthropology 101s
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School, Aurora, Ontario, 2006
COMMUNICATION
Regularly engage in productive online (mailing list, wiki, IM) discussions
Explained and fixed computer issues as a Residence Computer Consultant for students at the University of Waterloo
Taught mathematics one-on-one to a grade 10 student twice per week for two months.
Tutored first year computer science courses once per week for two terms
LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK
Organized events with friends and strangers alike. Learning to alternately seek consensus, follow directions, or take charge when necessary.
Lead waterloo math first years during Orientation Week 2008. Practiced being engaging without being intimidating.
Organized the 3-on-3 Math Tournament for Grade Nines at Dr. G.W. Williams S.S. with a partner.
PROGRAMMING
Self-taught a wide range of programming skills since age 12. Most interested in designing elegant solutions wih code
Proficient in when and how to apply different software paradigms (OOP, functional, declarative)
Interested in highly expressive languages, especially Python and Haskell
Used Microsoft Outlook as part of Environment Canada
Use of a variety of styles of wikis from open source TWiki to MS Sharepoint to organize information
Utilized a variety of office software (Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, etc.) for school and professional use for up to 10 years
Functioned as “Data Master” for the Summer Strings Enrichment Program in the Toronto District School Board for 3 years in a row; designed the database, did data entry, and formatted the reports (attendance lists)
WORK HISTORY
Rails Developer, MDialog.com, Toronto ON, Winter 2009 Software System Geek, IST Special Projects Group, Waterloo ON, Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 Introductory Java Tutor, Waterloo, Ontario, Fall 2007 Calculus 1 Marker, Waterloo, Ontario, Fall 2007 Web/Java GUI Developer, Water Survey of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Winter 2007 Residence Computer Consultant, University of Waterloo ResNet, Waterloo, Ontario, Fall 2006 Data Master (freelance), Toronto District School Board Summer Strings, 07/{2005,2006,2007,2008} Technical Support Freelancer, Aurora, Ontario, 08/2006 Grade 10 Mathematics Tutor, Aurora, Ontario, 06/2006 Library Aide (Volunteer), Aurora Public Library, Aurora, Ontario, Winter 2003
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Three terms of Computational Mathematics scholarship, University of Waterloo.
President’s Scholarship, University of Waterloo , 2006 – For an admission average greater than 90%.
Special Mathematics Achievement Award, Dr. G.W. Williams S.S., 2005 – For organizing and running the 3-on-3 Math Tournament for Grade Nines
Best of Class French Award, Dr. G.W. Williams S.S., 2003
ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
Designed and implemented algorithms for a virtual robot for the York Region Science Olympics as part of Dr. G.W. Williams Science Club, 2004
Member, Computer Science Club of the University of Waterloo, Fall 2006 - Present
Office Staff, Fall 2008 - Present
Secretary, Spring 2008
Member, Computational Mathematics Club of the University of Waterloo, Fall 2006 - Present
Sysadmin, Spring 2008 - Winter 2008
Secretary, Fall 2009
Soldered blacklight replacement eyes into a Tigger toy, repaired a pair of 80$ headphones myself, and via the Toronto Hackerspace (hacklab.to), making progress on a theremin; general interest in electronics and making things go
Interested in the sciences, especially the new physics
Member of the OpenBSD operating system/security/geek community
Exploring the unknown nooks and crannies of the world: social and physical, urban and natural
Audio production/manipulation software (e.g. I am involved with the Mixxx project and have taken to composing music)
Writer for mathNEWS (ISSN 0705—0410) at the University of Waterloo