Streamlining Python Development: A Guide to a Modern Project Setup
Pa 10 n1 louis decroo jr.
1. Louis Decroo Jr.
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 777-4665
ldecroo@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Dedicated, hardworking, and motivated C# Software Developer/Programmer with a desire
to try new things and continue gaining knowledge. Experience using object oriented design
techniques and programming languages. Designed, developed, and documented Windows
device drivers and applications using Microsoft .Net technologies. Demonstrated leadership
abilities and team work skills as well as ability to accomplish tasks under minimal direction
and supervision.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming Languages:
C#, HTML, XML, CSS, Java, C, C++, MATLAB
.NET Skill Set:
.NET Framework 3.5 and Common Type System, ASP.NET, SilverLight, AJAX, XAML, WPF,
WCF, ADO.NET, LINQ, .NET Class Libraries, Web Services
Databases:
MS SQL Server 2008, Oracle
Software:
Visual Studio 2008, MATLAB, Eclipse, Quartus II, Rational Rose, Cadence, Labview
SetFocus, LLC Pittsburgh, PA 02/10 - 06/10
.Net Master’s Program
Developed solutions for diverse programming scenarios in C#, employing object–
oriented programming concepts: encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and
abstraction.
Used C#, LINQ and ADO.NET to define and implement secure middle-tier
components using connected and disconnected environment strategies. Components
consumed by web applications and windows applications utilizing SQL Server and
stored procedures to perform logical business transactions.
Created and deployed XML Web Services using ASP.NET and Windows
Communication Foundation (WCF). Consumed Web Services from Windows forms
and ASP.NET web applications.
Created complex business components in C# using .NET Class Library assemblies
while migrating and implementing in a multi-tier environment suitable for .NET
Remoting, XML Web Services and WCF Services to address application infrastructure
issues associated with building scalable enterprise level applications used by clients.
Developed Windows n-tiered “Public Library Management System” application and
ported the application to a dynamic ASP.NET Internet/Intranet model utilizing the
same secure middle tier data access components. Non-public web pages secured
using Windows integrated and ASP.NET forms security models.
2. ldecroo@gmail.com
EDUCATION
University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 12/09
Bachelors of Science, Electrical Engineering with Computer Concentration
Major GPA 3.67
Dean’s List in 2008 and 2009
Senior Design Project: Digital Radio
o Worked with advisor and partner to implement the design of a DRM radio
receiver.
o Worked with the staff to obtain all parts necessary for the design.
o Soldered all necessary hardware components to implement the design.
o Worked to get the required software to operate with the hardware.
o Presented the project at the Senior Design Expo.
Software Engineering Project
o As part of a 6 member team, engineered an Online Survey software project.
o Worked with Java and an Oracle server to implement project.
o Designed a rapid prototype in HTML.
o Wrote code for a GUI in Java.
o Wrote database queries to query data from the Oracle server.
Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA 05/09
Bachelors of Arts, Mathematics/Engineering - Overall GPA 3.16
Minor Physics
Dean’s List 2007
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Self Run Lawn and Landscape Business Natrona Heights, PA 5/04-Current
General Laborer
Interact with customers via phone and in person to schedule appointments, discuss
specific needs and requests, and determine billing.
Create and distribute fliers to broaden customer base.
Order parts and perform any necessary equipment maintenance.