Current Address: Permanent Address:
David Alan Glandon 324 Pinhurst Drive
Atlanta, GA 30339
3570 Jug Factory Road
Greer, SC 29651
[email protected] (864) 915-4862
Objective A challenging, full-time position in software, network, or computer engineering where
computer experience, application knowledge, and communication skills can be used to
improve the company’s product or service.
Skills Operating Systems:
Linux
Windows 98/2000/XP
Computer Languages:
Proficient in C, C++, Visual Basic, Visual C++, Visual C#, XML, php
Familiar with Verilog, SQL, Perl, Bash scripting
Undergraduate Experience:
MPI (Parallel) programming in C
Emulation of PIC16 processor in C (team project)
Research emulating analog audio D/A converter
Embedded system (Linux disk-on-chip) with computer vision and object tracking
Network Knowledge:
Performance Analysis of Local Networks (Queuing Theory)
Implemented and secured system with an open, secured (SSL) MySQL database to allow
user access with audit logs, firewall, and intrusion detection (team project)
Exploited other teams’ secure systems in above project in a controlled environment (intranet)
Basic objectives of data security (authentication, non-repudiation, confidentiality, etc.)
Different symmetric cryptography schemes (DES, AES)
Public key cryptography techniques (RSA, Diffie-Hellman)
Kerberos protocol
Use of cryptographic hashing algorithms such as MD5 and SHA-1
OSI, TCP/IP architectures
Error detection and correction techniques (CRC, linear coding)
Experience configuring basic iptables firewalls
Microsoft Applications:
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Visual Studio (Version 6 and .NET)
Communication Skills:
Writing
Presentation
Facilitation
Discussion leadership
Education Georgia Institute of Technology 8/2005 – 12/2006
Masters in Electrical and Computer Engineering
GPA: 3.5
Focus: Computer Networks (Telecommunication) and Computer
Engineering
Clemson University 8/2001 – 5/2005
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
GPA: 3.72 (overall), 3.77 (Engineering)
Magna Cum Laude
General and Departmental Honors (Calhoun Honors College)
Member: Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, Calhoun Honors College
Engineer in Training
Experience Georgia Institute of Technology – Atlanta, GA 1/2006 – 12/2006
Graduate Research Assistant
Research next-generation network architectures in an attempt to
predict future internet services.
Georgia Institute of Technology – Atlanta, GA 8/2005 – 12/2005
Graduate Teaching Assistant, “Digital Design Laboratory”
Responsible for grading writing and technical content of students’
work
Conduct one-on-one writing consultations with each student
Schlumberger Electricity, Inc. – West Union, SC 5/2004 – 8/2004
Software Developer – Cooperative Education 1/2003 – 8/2003
Developed software as part of a team of developers
Met mission critical deadlines on projects
Designed and implemented an application to replace internal error-
tracking application
Resolved issues and made improvements to existing applications
Critiqued code of other developers to improve readability and
adherence to company’s coding standards
Mettler-Toledo, Inc. – Inman, SC 5/2002 – 8/2002
Software Developer – Cooperative Education 8/2001 – 12/2001
Developed C software to automate manufacturing quality
assurance
Worked with marketing department to design and develop a
method for scale configuration via serial interface
Staples, Inc. – Greer, SC 6/2005 – 8/2005
Electronics Sales Associate 5/2001 – 8/2001
Aided customers in selecting consumer electronic products to fit
their needs
Assisted other departments when help was needed
Helped customers carry out large or heavy items
The Fresh Market, Inc. – Greenville, SC 1999 – 2000
Cashier
Completed transactions for customers
Aided customers in carrying purchased items to vehicles
