Thomas Walter

Experience

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  Reliance First Capital, LLC

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  Summer Intern
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  University at Buffalo

  Feb 2020 - Sept 2022

  Director of the UB Esports Competitive program. Duties and accomplishments include but aren't limited to:• Developing and maintaining a competitive program for all officially recognized Esports teams at the University at Buffalo• Managing all club and varsity teams and their respective student leaders representing UB (approx. 20 teams over 10 games, with a total of 120 different players)• Creating, updating, and enforcing guidelines, SOPs, and varsity policies• Management of the competitive program staff• Implemented statistical analysis to track team performance• Generating reports for university administration, using presentable data to secure new facilities, equipment and funding• Actively communicating with communities and the internal committees to generate content and interest Show less Community Coordinator of the UB Esports Rocket League program. Duties and accomplishments include but aren't limited to:• Gauged interest for the Esports Title, Rocket League, within the University at Buffalo Esports domain • Utilized networking and outreach techniques to found an Esports club which now houses over 220 members• Hosted and engaged in weekly or biweekly events for the community and create a welcoming atmosphere for university students• Maintained a server "Buffalo Rocket League" which now has over 150 members Show less

  • UBuffalo Esports Competitive Internship (Competitive Program Director)

    Aug 2021 - Sept 2022

  • Community Coordinator

    Feb 2020 - Sept 2021

  • Team Manager

    Feb 2020 - Sept 2021

  • Competitive Management

    Feb 2020 - Sept 2021
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  Dj's Clam Shack

  Aug 2022 - Nov 2023

  Front End Associate

  - Ensuring workstations are clean and cleared of clutter- Side dishes and all house-made sauces are prepped and refilled for service- Ensure quality and welcoming hosting, and communicating with guests to ensure their meals are correctly ordered- Open and close the restaurant, which includes filling ice buckets and machines, warming/cooling cooking surfaces, tallying totals and reporting the workday's revenue- Sweeping and mopping all floors throughout the establishment

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  Hofstra University

  Sept 2023 - Dec 2023

  Academic Tutor/Lab Assistant

  Duties and accomplishments include but are not limited to:• Providing one-on-one or group tutoring sessions to students in computer science courses, offering assistance in understanding concepts, solving problems, and completing assignments.• Assisting students in computer labs, guiding them through practical exercises, debugging code, and providing technical support.• Conducting review sessions and workshops to reinforce key concepts covered in lectures and help students prepare for exams.• Collaborating with professors to understand tentative course objectives and stay informed about the curriculum to effectively support students.• Evaluating and providing constructive feedback on students' assignments, projects, and code to facilitate their learning and improvement.• Assisting in the administration of lab materials, including coding exercises, projects, and documentation.• Troubleshooting technical issues in the computer labs and ensuring that necessary software and hardware are functioning properly.• Mentoring and supporting students in their academic and professional development, offering guidance on career paths, internships, and additional learning resources.• Collaborating with fellow tutors and lab assistants to share best practices, develop resources, and enhance the overall effectiveness of my tutoring.• Participating in training sessions to stay updated on the topics currently covered by overseen courses.• Maintaining a positive and inclusive learning environment, fostering a sense of community among students in the computer science department. Show less

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  Altice USA

  Jan 2024 - now

  Product QA Platform Engineer

  Duties and accomplishments include but are not limited to:- Present key information to executive level management to guide business decisions and inform leadership of new and important areas of focus- Leverage Google Cloud Platform tools and Tableau to track, update, and maintain KPIs across departments to ensure product quality- Create and improve product quality metrics such as Attainability, Reliability, Performance, and Prevalence of specific trackable features to ensure goods and services work as intended- Core developer of "opi", a customer facing AI assistant solution tasked with diagnosing in-home Wi-Fi related issues- Write scripts to automate difficult or laborious tasks in effort to increase productivity among members of team Show less