Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, May 2007
Minor in Math
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, Virginia
Overall GPA: 3.2/4.0
Related Courses
Data Structures and File Management (C++)
Object-Oriented Software (C++/Java)
Operating Systems (C++)
Internet Programming (Java)
Intermediate Software Design and Engineering
Introduction to Database Management Systems (MSSQL)
Projects
Facebook Application, rePownce
Integrated data from social blogging service Pownce using the Facebook platform (PHP, MySQL)
Supported token-based authentication system for interacting with protected resources (OAuth)
Designed web interface for viewing and sending messages (Smarty, DHTML, CSS, Javascript)
Nutrition Consultation Service System
Developed a web-based system for managing animal consultations (Jscript ASP)
Implemented a database scheme and imported XML data (MSSQL)
Designed a dynamic, cross browser interface for data entry (CSS, DHTML)
Blogs
Filipino American Student Association – www.vtfasa.org (Drupal)
rePownce – www.vincentsamaco.com/repownce (Wordpress)
Vincent Samaco - www.vincentsamaco.com (Drupal)
Skills
Languages: C++, Java, C#, PHP, CSS, HTML, Javascript, Jscript ASP
Web Servers: Apache, Microsoft IIS
Databases: MySQL, MSSQL, Oracle 10
IDE: Eclipse, Visual Studio .Net 2005, XCode
Web Development Tools: Dreamweaver 8, Frontpage 2000
QA Tools: Rational Clearquest, Mercury Test Director, NUnit, JUnit
Source Control: Subversion, CVS, Rational ClearCase
Operating Systems: Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Macintosh OS X, Mandrake 10, Fedora 4, Red Hat Enterprise
Professional Experience
Software Engineer, July 2007 – Present
DCS Corporation, Embedded Systems Branch
Alexandria, Virginia
Developed embedded C++ software components for Windows and Linux platforms
Integrated real time software systems
Developed distributed, networked, and service oriented software components
Student Web Programmer, December 2006 – May 2007
Virginia Bioinformatics Institute
Blacksburg, Virginia
Developed a web-based application for Animal Management System (PHP 4, PEAR, Oracle)
Built interactive web interfaces (DHTML, CSS, Smarty, Dojo)
Implemented a user access and management system
Performed integration and system testing
Quality Assurance Intern, May 2006 – August 2006
Meridium, Inc.
Roanoke, Virginia
Executed performance and regression tests in different environments
Developed and performed functional tests based on design requirements
Delivered and synchronized code in a source controlled environment (C#, Rational Clearcase)
Awards and Activities
Dean’s List: Fall 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2006, Spring 2007
Virginia Tech Bowling Club: Webmaster, (2004-2006), Secretary, (2004-2006)
Filipino American Student Association: Webmaster, (2005-2007)
Virginia Tech Macintosh User’s Group: Secretary, (2006-2007)