GREGARY M. PERGROSSI(224) 489-8387 [email protected] gpergrossi.com
Recent college graduate with 8+ years of hobby programming experience. Well versed in Java and C-style languages, Linux, Git, Python, and Computer Graphics. Has produced multiple finished projects showcased on a personal website at gpergrossi.com.
EDUCATIONIllinois Institute of Technology, Chicago IL Final GPA: 3.42Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Graduated May 2017Camras Scholar (Full Tuition Scholarship)
Illinois Mathematics and Science AcademyHigh School Diploma – With Honors Graduated June 2012
WORK EXPERIENCEResearch Assistant May 2015 – Aug 2015Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago) (Python, Matlab, C) Worked in a small team to model power grid components using Python, Matlab Simulink and C code. Improved team productivity by creating and distributing custom-made Python automation scripts. Presented personal achievements to professor and peers at weekly review meetings.
Computer Science TA for Systems Programming Aug 2015 – May 2016Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago) (Unix, Git, C + debugging) Instructed the Systems Programming lab section twice per week. Including reviews of course material. Worked one-on-one with students to help them design, improve, and debug their code when needed. Taught students lab-related skills including Git and the Unix environment.
OTHER EXPERIENCEVirtual Reality Projection Screen Aug 2015 – Dec 2015Illinois Institute of Technology Inter-Professional Project (Unity, C#, Misc. Software) Took a leading role in a diverse team of architects, engineers, and programmers to produce a 7-foot-tall, rear-projected,
3D-ready, curved screen for immersive, multi-person virtual reality and architectural model demonstrations. Earned the Peoples’ Choice Award for Fall 2015 at the Inter-Professional Projects Presentation Event.
Uptake Challenge Summer 2017 Summer 2017Regional Programming/Hacking Competition Participated in the “Uptake Challenge” competition hosted by Uptake (Chicago) Solved a number of puzzles related to web technologies, security, encryption, data formats, sockets, and hacking. Finished in 3rd Place competing with 900+ participants from Chicago and around the world.
Projects Portfolio Completed a number of personal programming projects over more than 8 years of recreational programming. Implemented a personal website hosted on Amazon Web Servers to showcase these projects: gpergrossi.com
ADDITIONAL SKILLSLanguages: Java, C/C++, C#, Python, Javascript, HTML/CSS, JSP, SQL, GPU Shaders, ClojureTechnologies: Linux, Git, VIM, Putty, Eclipse, Photoshop, Unity, Unreal, OpenGL, Java AWT, some Spring FrameworkInterests: Artificial Intelligence, Simulations, 3D Graphics, Procedural Content, Visual Effects, Optimization, Music
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