Uri Dvir
Boston,MA
Summary
An energetic and focused problem-solver with a deep passion for technology and optimizing systems. Possesses a thorough understanding of network configuration and cybersecurity principles, excelling in troubleshooting and providing technical support. Dedication lies in leveraging these skills to enhance operational efficiency and ensure the security of information systems.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coding Instructor
Code Advantage
01.2024 - Current
- Teach afterschool coding classes at Boston-area schools.
- Developed personalized learning plans for students, leading to improved comprehension and retention of complex concepts.
- Enhanced student coding skills by implementing hands-on projects and real-world scenarios in the curriculum.
STEM Teacher
Kwong Kow Chinese School
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed and taught STEM and 3D printing curriculum.
- Integrated real-world applications into lessons, enhancing relevance and increasing student interest.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and complex assignments.
- Set up and operated a MakerSpace with 3D printers.
Software Engineering Intern
Shibaura Institute of Technology
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed a custom experiment automation tool using C++, CMake, wxWidgets, and OpenCV.
- Created a computer vision algorithm that reduced manual counting time by 99%.
- Implemented multi-threading for real-time video frame sharing, optimizing performance on limited hardware.
Game Development Intern
4Motion Robotics
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Added three Python games to the software catalog for a healthcare technology company.
- Designed a solver for a tile-slide game using multi-threading and A* search.
STEM Teacher
Empow Studios
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Taught STEM topics in a summer day camp setting.
- Increased classroom engagement through the incorporation of hands-on, inquiry-based activities in lesson plans.
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Made a browser extension in JavaScript that exports WPI class schedules to format easily importable into many calendar apps; more than 50 students installed the extension though the Chrome Web Store
- Published 4 releases and closed 9 issues on GitHub repository, and overhauled the codebase in 2021 to switch to Workday when WPI removed BannerWeb functionality
URJ 6 Points Sci Tech Academy East
07.2019 - 07.2019
- Created custom curriculum with 15 challenge problems for camp elective using Eclipse IDE and Reflections library, and taught code debugging fundamentals in Java
- Over 1 week, campers learned about off-by-one errors, stack overflow, recursion, and reading a stack-trace and used this knowledge to complete 7-10 challenges each
Education
BS - Computer Science
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)
Worcester, MA08.2023
Skills
- Competent in C/C Development
- Java Application Design
- Python Programming Expertise
- JavaScript Programming Skills
- Automated Image Processing
- Assembly Language Proficiency
- LLVM Compiler Engineering
- Agile Framework Implementation
- Technical Documentation
- Expertise in Data Structures
- System Administration
- Network Systems Administration
- Collaboration Using GitHub
- Experience with Visual Studio
- CMake Build Management
- Experienced with Chrome APIs
- Experience with WxWidgets Framework
Certification
CompTIA A+
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hebrew
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Limited Working
Interests
Photography
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
- I am an avid consumer of Japanese art & media
Timeline
STEM Teacher
Kwong Kow Chinese School
02.2024 - 08.2024
Coding Instructor
Code Advantage
01.2024 - Current
Software Engineering Intern
Shibaura Institute of Technology
10.2022 - 12.2022
Game Development Intern
4Motion Robotics
07.2022 - 08.2022
STEM Teacher
Empow Studios
07.2021 - 08.2021
08.2019 - 08.2021
URJ 6 Points Sci Tech Academy East
07.2019 - 07.2019
BS - Computer Science
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)