James Peltzer

Languages and Applications

• Programming Languages: Java, C++, Visual Basic (6.0 and .NET)
• Web Languages: HTML, JSP/Servlet, ASP, PHP, CSS, XML, Java Script
• Database Applications: SQL Server 2000, mySQL, Access, JDBC, Crystal Reports
• Graphics Applications: Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop
• Popular Applications: Jakarta Tomcat, Apache Web Server, Microsoft IIS
• Editor Applications: Microsoft Office, VI, Emacs
• Developer Environments: .NET Studio, SUN Net Beans, Dreamweaver, Idea
• Operating Systems: Linux, Windows

Employment

Java Application Designer/Developer (Contract)

Employed: September 2005 - Present

CharityLINK Realty Limited, London, ON

• Designed and implemented a publicly used web application/customer management system
• Worked closely with non-technical clients to determine product requirements from scratch
• Created content management system for web front-end
• Implemented application designed for full internationalization
• http://www.charitylinkrealty.ca

Java Developer

Employed: Summer 2004

Research In Motion, Waterloo, ON

• Worked within the Blackberry Web Client web team on multiple release products
• Designed, implemented, and tested web applications written in Java
• Provided feedback and participated in design of a publicly used user interface
• Worked within a strict Struts and JSTL design style

Web Developer

Employed: Fall 2003

University of Waterloo LT3 Centre, Waterloo, ON

• Developed and enhanced PHP applications for online class administration
• Created tools to aid in interoperability of custom software with third-party products
• Resolved outstanding issues in custom software applications

Web Application Developer

Employed: Winter 2003

Industry Canada, Ottawa, ON

• Developed a JSP-based content management system for Invest in Canada website testing
• Automated various maintenance tasks to improve efficiency of the web team

Programmer/Analyst

Years Employed: 2000 - 2002

Once Corporation, Ottawa, ON

• Developed customer data management system using Visual Basic.NET and SQL Server 2000
• Met directly with clients to demonstrate and install products on-site
• Developed a web-based interface to work with an XML Schema and generate valid XML files
• Designed and Implemented employee time/task tracking system with ASP and SQL Server 2000

Education

• Bachelor of Mathematics in Computer Science: Honours Co-operative Program with a minor in Drama, University of Waterloo, June 2005

Relevant Courses

Introduction to Computer Graphics Databases Computer Networks User Interfaces Operating Systems Control Structures

Software Abstraction and Specification Data Structures and Data Management Digital Design and Architecture Foundations of Sequential Programs Java Programming Principles

Personal Projects

Jim’s Lemonade Stand

• Small business web design with optional dynamic data-driven content
• Online page creation/editing tools in JSP, Java, and PHP
• Online access to demo pages for clients

http://www.JimsLemonadeStand.com

JamesPeltzer.com

• Data-driven articles and photo albums
• Online tools for content editing
• Automatically updated menus and pages

http://www.JamesPeltzer.com

Honours & Awards

Award for Outstanding Commitment to Theatre Production	Jan. 2005
Silver Award in Computer Graphics (2nd place finish in graphics final project)	Dec. 2005
Ontario Scholar	June 2000
Nishku (For a student with an over all average above 85% throughout High School)	June 2000
Spirit Award (Given to students active in many extra-curricular activities)	June 2000
The Bertha Wallace Scholarship (Top Mark In English from grade 10 - OAC)	June 2000
The O'Grady Scholarship (Top Student in 2 OAC English courses)	June 2000

Participation

Undergraduate Research Assistant (University of Waterloo Computer Graphics Lab)	Winter 2005
Assistant to the Technical Director (University of Waterloo Theatre)	Summer 2003, Winter 2005
Campus recreational Figure Skating	2001 - 2005
Lighting Designer (University of Waterloo Upstart Festival)	Winter 2005
Sound Operation (Multicultural Theatre Centre, Waterloo)	Summer 2004
Campus Skating Instructor	2003 - 2004
Canadian Institute of Theatre Technology Conference (Volunteer)	August 2003
Irish Dance	2002 - 2005

Interests and Activities

• Skating, Skiing (Downhill, Cross-Country, and Water), Running
• Drama (Technical theatre and acting)
• Web Design
• Photography