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Scott Grigas

Frackville,PA

Summary

Motivated computer scientist with diverse work experience, including programming, software/app development, and consulting. Extensive knowledge of software development cycle as well as proficiency in several programming languages. Dedicated to create innovative solutions that maximize efficiency and exceed capability targets. Comfortable discussing technical issues and solutions with other scientists, developers and analysts.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Optimization Manager

Hearst Magazines
12.2022 - Current
  • Work with offshore teams to upload client creative and perform thorough QA checks on ad creative and custom programs
  • Monitor and optimize campaigns daily to meet client KPIs (CTR, VCR, CPA)
  • Troubleshoot trafficking and ad tech issues, working with internal teams using agile practices
  • Work with HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. Other scripting or development languages are used as well(e.g., SQL)

Database Analyst/Retail Loader

Canteen Vending Services
05.2019 - 12.2022
  • Ensured products are handled properly within each container for their intended use.
  • Use various statistical methods to analyze data and generate overall goals.
  • Monitoring distribution of products was done by using databases.
  • Utilizing the databases ultimately saved time and simplified picking products.

Student

Muhlenberg College
05.2018 - 08.2022
  • Designed, scripted, and produced an infinite runner for desktop using Unreal Engine 4. Completed within four months and was fully functional with a map, characters, and abilities.
  • Scripted using Blueprints(C++). Also used actor components, render states, physics state, scene components, primitive components and more.
  • Learned about the process of retrieving, processing, and analyzing data to help with research projects and to help market research events.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Muhlenberg College
Allentown, Pennsylvania
05.2022

North Schuylkill High School
Ashland, Pennsylvania
05.2018

Skills

  • Thorough understanding of computer hardware and software, including experience working in all parts of software development cycle
  • Fluent in several programming languages, including C, Python, Java, Kotlin, Flutter and JavaScript Have experience in Angular, Ruby on Rails, Django, MySQL and jQuery
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, such as the ability to make technical information understandable to customers and end users
  • Background in mathematics, analysis, statistics, and problem-solving
  • Exposed to full stack developing with a strong database background, comfortable in a continous development agile environment - used to daily scrums and Kanban boards

Certification

Languages

  • SQL
  • Python
  • C#/C
  • C++
  • Java
  • Kotlin/Flutter
  • JavaScript

Tools/ Software/Programs

  • Atom
  • Android Studio
  • Unreal Engine
  • GitHub
  • Google Firebase
  • MySQL
  • RStudio
  • Angular

Network Knowledge/Software

  • Wireshark
  • SMB, POP, IGMP, SMTP
  • TCP/IP
  • Wireless networks
  • Routers
  • Network Topology
  • Network Security

Extracurricular Activity

- Muhlenberg College

-Varsity Track and Field, Fall 2018 - Spring 2022 - Dedicate at least 18 hours a week to practicing and meets. Captain of the team, displays leadership, responsibility, and respect at all times.

- Frackville Teeners

- Assistant Coach, Every Summer - Spend three days a week for two months coaching baseball. Teaching the players sportsmanship, leadership and virtue.

Timeline

Optimization Manager

Hearst Magazines
12.2022 - Current

Database Analyst/Retail Loader

Canteen Vending Services
05.2019 - 12.2022

Student

Muhlenberg College
05.2018 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Muhlenberg College

North Schuylkill High School