Computer Science/Math/Research

Dr. Alan Zaring                                                                  Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

e-mail : akzaring@owu.edu                   Ohio Wesleyan University

                                                                                            Delaware, OH, 43015

Paradigms of Computation, Intermediate Computer Science and Data Structures, Databases 

Dr. Sean McCulloch                                                           Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

e-mail : stmccull@owu.edu                                    Ohio Wesleyan University

                                                                                            Delaware, OH, 43015

Artificial Intelligence, Computer Organization, Algorithms. AI program to play Othello as a semester project. 

Dr. Kathy Radloff (Faculty Advisor)                                  Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

e-mail : kmradlof@owu.edu                   Ohio Wesleyan University

                                                                                            Delaware, OH, 43015

Discrete Mathematics, Graph Theory (Seminar), Combinatorics, Calculus II. 

Dr. Brad Trees                                                                   Department of Physics

e-mail : brtrees@owu.edu                    Ohio Wesleyan University

                                                                                            Delaware, OH, 43015

               Co-Authored a paper in Physics Review E. 

               Supervised my research in Josephson Junctions during summer 2001. 

Created a simulation of junction synchronization using FORTRAN 90, a graphical representation of junction behavior, Data

 analysis using SigmaPlot, and Mathematica

Economics

Dr. Saif M. Rahman                                                            Department of Economics

e-mail : msrahman@owu.edu                   Ohio Wesleyan University

                                                                                            Delaware, OH, 43015

Economic Development, Intermediate Microeconomics (Honors), Economic Systems.

Dr. Alice Simon                                                                  Department of Economics

e-mail : aesimon@owu.edu                    Ohio Wesleyan University

                                                                                            Delaware, OH, 43015

Monetary and Fiscal Economics, Principles of Economics, Internet and Business Choices. Upward Bound.

Work 

Mrs Deborah Lipscomb                                                     Director Upward Bound Program

e-mail : dblipscom@owu.edu                                          Ohio Wesleyan University

                                                                                           Delaware, OH, 43015

·         Created the Upward Bound Webpage

·         Tutored Principles of Economics(ECON 110) for UPWARD BOUND.

·         Conducted a Work Study Program for High School seniors on Web Design Basics           

Work & Community Service

Rev Jon Powers                                                                 The Chaplain

e-mail : jrpowers@owu.edu                                            Ohio Wesleyan University

                                                                                            Delaware, OH, 43015              

·         Designed and implemented the Chaplain’s Office Website. (www.owu.edu/~chaplain)

·         Created a database driven web site for the Peale Library that enables users to search the contents.

·         Restructured, re-categorized and computerized the Chaplain’s Library.

·         Took part in the Mission trip to Peru and engaged in community building and welfare activities.

·         Helped Organize the Annual Methodist Conference in Summer 2001.

·         Peer Minister for the Buddhist faith on campus, 2002 FALL - Present.

                                             ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE                          ANNEXURE 2

Web Designer/Woltemader Center.                                                                Delaware, OH

Woltemader Center, Ohio Wesleyan University                                                     Summer 2003

·         Designed the website for Woltemede Center, Ohio Wesleyan University.

·         Implemented the site using Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, PHP, MySQL

Web Designer/ Chaplain’s Office                                                                     Delaware, OH

Chaplain’s Office, Ohio Wesleyan University                                                        Summer 2003

·         Designed the Web Site for Chaplain’s Office, Ohio Wesleyan University.

·         Implemented the site using Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, PHP, MySQL

Web Designer/Tutor, Upward Bound.                                                             Delaware, OH

Upward Bound, Ohio Wesleyan University                                                            Summer 2002

·         Designed the website for Upward Bound, Ohio Wesleyan University.

·         Conducted a work study program for high school seniors 

·         Conducted basic web design classes for high school seniors 

·         Tutored am introductory college level Economics class (Econ 110).

On-Campus Internship : Online Editor, The Transcript                                  Delaware, OH

Ohio Wesleyan University                                                                                    Fall 2001

·         Maintained the online version of The Transcript, (http://transcript.owu.edu/)

Supervisor, Ohio Wesleyan Student Calling Committee                                 Delaware, OH

Mowry Alumni Center, Ohio Wesleyan University                                                 Spring 2001, Fall 2001

·         Trained and Supervised over 50 student callers

·         Maintained a worker friendly environment in the Phone Shop

·         Earned $43, 000 (the highest earnings that semester) as a caller in Fall 2000

Microlab Assistant                                                                                           Delaware, OH

InfoSys, Ohio Wesleyan University                                                                       Fall 2002 - Present

·         Provided guidance in various computer software applications. (MS-Office, Codewarrior)

·         Taught the use of e-mail and web surfing.

·         Located hardware problems and notified relevant authorities.

Chaplain’s Librarian                                                                                         Delaware, OH

Chaplain’s Office, Ohio Wesleyan University                                                        2000 – Summer 2001

·         Sorted, organized and re-categorized the books in the library

·         Created a web based database driven search program using PHP, HTML, and MySql.

Student Services Administrator/Cashier                                                         Kandy, Sri Lanka

NIIT (National Institute of Information Technology), Kandy Center                        Feb 1999 – Feb 2000

·         Maintained all student registers, course catalogues, courseware and the (TRM) Technical Reference Manual

·         Communicated with head office for certificate and transcript eligibility lists

·         Responsible for all cash transactions and for Collection Projections

Web Sites I created.

·         My Home Page                          http://sahan.org/        

·         Chaplain’s Office                       http://www.owu.edu/~chaplain/ (work in progress)

·         Woltamede Center                     http://wcebe.owu.edu/index2.html

·         Peale Library                             http://www.owu.edu/~chaplain/peal_library_cc/

·         Upward Bound                           http://upward.owu.edu/

·         Transcript                                  http://transcript.owu.edu/

·         InfoSys Head Count Page.          http://infosys.owu.edu/lab_report/

                                                                                                                                                                      ANNEXURE 3

CLASS PROJECTS

As a group project for CS340 AI, we created an Artificial Intelligence program in C++ that played Othello against a human

 player. This project was a good insight to working in a group and sharing responsibility for the overall project. We managed 

to create a crash-free program that was able to play moderately against a human player.  

As a Independent Study Project I am currently working on designing a Neural Network based C++ program that can learn 

to play Othello.

PERSONAL PROJECTS

All the following projects were done without supervision or formal instruction. I believe these show my ability to complete a 

goal and to work with enthusiasm and perseverance. Moreover these projects, some of which were later used by the Ohio 

 Wesleyan University, show my ability to work independently and systematically to obtain a finished product.

·         Lego MindStorms

My fascination with Lego led me to create these Lego models using the Mindstorm set belonging to ACM OWU. I 

have been interested in non-wheeled motion and both robots achieve motion without wheels. 

o       Quadrapod Walker

This model walks in the manner of a typical four-legged animal. More details can be viewed at my homepage.

http://sahan.org/files/lego.php

o       Uni Walker

This model walks by stepping over itself. It is capable of forward and backward motion and can react to

 obstacles in its path. More details can be viewed at my homepage.

http://sahan.org/files/lego.php

·        Library Search System

This was my primary attempt at learning PHP. I created web based database driven software that allows the user 

to search a library system for books by title, author, category and section. Also it allows the administrator to 

manipulate the records. The system uses MySQL as the backend database and relies on HTML to create the front 

end with PHP serving as the intermediary. The Peale Chapel Library now uses this program.

A working sample can be viewed at http://www.owu.edu/~chaplain/peal_library_cc/

·        Head Count Submission System

This was created as a means to periodically allow lab assistants at the Ohio Wesleyan Computer Labs to record

 head counts. It also serves to ensure that the lab assistants are present in the labs during their shifts. The system 

relies on a MySQL database to record the lab assistant submissions and allows the Administrator to download 

these as excel files. Again, the system uses MySQL as the backend database and relies on HTML to create the 

front end with PHP serving as the intermediary. I am currently working with the InfoSys staff members to transfer 

this program to the school servers. 

A working sample can be viewed at http://infosys.owu.edu/lab_report/