Joshua A. Haddick

• Enhanced software performance by optimizing code and troubleshooting issues.
• Established quality assurance measures to detect errors early in the development process, saving time spent on fixing issues later down the line.
• Write a client-server "Chat", "Whiteboard", Audio (VolP) application from scratch to be used for online teaching of Calculus courses. The client was GUI was implemented as a Java Applet, the server was written in C#.
• Successfully met requirements for up to 85 students logged in at a time but wanted to be able to host 250 students. The most cost-effective alternative was to use 3rd party software to deliver VoIP to 250+ students for a small cost each month.
• Resolved critical system issues promptly, minimizing downtime and maintaining client satisfaction levels.

• Enhanced students'' understanding of complex mathematical concepts by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lessons.
• Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
• Developed effective assessment strategies for measuring student progress in alignment with instructional goals.

Shortly After, I joined the Rice OMCS Program

Other: Short stint (6 months) in an Actuarial position, various on-campus jobs during college, and retail.