Alexander M. Harvey
340 Barnard Ave. Asheville, NC 28804
alexandermharvey@gmail.com, 828-775-7589 (cell)
- Software engineering
- Web/game design
- Music performance and composition
- Instructing
- Management
- Customer serveice
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, May 2022 (graduation), GPA 3.45 (Dean's List 2 semesters)
- Major: B.S. Computer Science
- Languages: under Experience
- Relevant coursework: Intro to Security; Operating Systems; Programming Language Concepts; Bioalgorithms; Discrete Structures; Models of Languages; Algorithms and Analysis; Introduction to Mechatronics; Physical Computing; Data Structures; Computer Organization; Peer Teaching in Computer Science
- Minor: Music
- Instrument: classical guitar
- Relevant coursework: Music Technology; Physics & Music; Theory; Classical Guitar Ensemble (6 semesters)
- Minor: Neuroscience
- Major: B.S. Computer Science
- High School, Asheville, NC, June 2018 (graduation), GPA 4.58 (weighted)
- Coursework includes 28 dual-enrolment credit hours at AB-Tech Community College (GPA: 4.0 unweighted, President's List)
- Coding and Computer Applications
- Languages (proficient): Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, C, Java, Typescript, C++
- Languages (familiar): C#, MIPS Assembly, Racket Lisp, Linux, PHP
- As part of a team: designed, coded, and also composed music for an online multiplayer game, Spicy 9 Adventure.
- Runs on a custom JavaScript engine rendered using specialized HTML and CSS aided by jQuery library.
- Used both the VS Code Live-Share plugin and a dedicated Github branch.
- Filled many different roles when needed, from A.I. programming to map design.
- As part of a team: designed a single-player video game using the GameMaker engine in Global Game Jam.
- Music and Performance
- Transcribed into sheet music and performed Brian Patrick Carroll's Beyond the Knowing for UNC individual guitar lessons.
- Transcribed into sheet music and performed main melody of Daniel Rosenfeld's Living Mice for UNC guitar ensemble.
- Hired to perform solo guitar or piano at large weddings
- Experience with different mixing softwares, including Cubase, Adobe Audition, Logic, and GarageBand.
- Composed and performed closing music for UNCA podcast.
- As part of a band: electric guitar, acoustic guitar, vocals, keyboard, and bass.
- Instructing
- As a Learning Assistant for System Fundementals and Computer Organization: assisted students in resolving coding and submission-process issues.
- Responsible for grading students' code style and extra-credit submissions.
- Management
- As an assistant manager for Swim Club Management Group (SCMG): scheduled shift order, delegated and directed tasks, attended manager meetings, and reported to upper level management.
- Lead student cohort as a Learning Assistant for System Fundementals and Computer Organization.
- Customer Service
- Interfaced directly with customers as a lifeguard for SCMG, including resolving customer complaints, as well as communication and work coordination with upper-level management.
- Responded to all phone inquiries as an office assistant for the UNC Bands department.
- Lab Intern, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, (June 2022 - August 2022)
- Learning Assistant, UNC Computer Science Department, (August 2021 - May 2022)
- Assistant Manager, Swim Club Management Group, (SCMG), LLC, Asheville, NC (May 2020 - August 2020)
- Head Lifeguard, SCMG, (May 2019 - August 2019)
- Lifeguard, SCMG, (May 2018 - August 2018)
- Office Assistant, UNC Bands, Chapel Hill, NC (August 2018 - May 2019)
- UNC BeAM (makerspace) certifications: Laser Cutter, 3D Printer, Machine Shop, Sewing, Embroidery Machine
- American Red-Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification
references available upon request