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Jeff Plotkin

Jeff Plotkin

Business Machines Associate, Tech Center Associate

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chief Software Engineer at Plotkin Software LLC

  • Education

    • Longmeadow High School

      1995 - 1998
      High School Diploma Computer Multimedia and Graphic Design

      Activities and Societies: Jan 1998 - June 1998, after school fitness program Final courses focused on computer multimedia presentation development, graphic design, desktop publishing, photoshop, computer animation, spreadsheets, and social sciences relevant to marketing.

    • Thetford Academy

      1992 - 1995
      Mac OS, Biology

      Activities and Societies: Survival Arts(1993-1994), Ski Team (1992-1993) This is a private school I attended from 8th grade to 10th grade, located in Thetford Vermont. The school has a close relationship with nearby Dartmouth College.

    • University of Massachusetts, Amherst

      2003 - 2007
      BS Mathematical Computing, Computer Science, Philosophy 3.5

      Activities and Societies: AIRS Lab of Computer Science Vision Lab. Physics Department Website. Course TA (honorary) for Math 331, summer 2007. UMASS Linux Users Group. UMass Alumni Association Major in mathematical computing (GPA 3.718) focused on scientific computing and simulation programming. Advanced math and physics form the basis for more complex simulations utilizing java and c++ on linux environments. Final project in scientific computing focused on music synthesis utilizing DCTs. Minor in computer science (GPA 3.777) focused on low level programming, multi-threading and distributed computing. Minor in philosophy (GPA 3.528) focused on natural language translation and… Show more Major in mathematical computing (GPA 3.718) focused on scientific computing and simulation programming. Advanced math and physics form the basis for more complex simulations utilizing java and c++ on linux environments. Final project in scientific computing focused on music synthesis utilizing DCTs. Minor in computer science (GPA 3.777) focused on low level programming, multi-threading and distributed computing. Minor in philosophy (GPA 3.528) focused on natural language translation and logic (including mathematical logic).Cumulative GPA: 3.492 (includes 12/120 credits of Latin) Show less

  • Experience

    • Staples

      Aug 1998 - Dec 1999
      Business Machines Associate, Tech Center Associate

    • Americare Associates, Inc

      Oct 1998 - Jul 2000
      Computer Technician

    • Magic Technology (DBA)

      Apr 1999 - Feb 2010
      Technician, Programmer

    • Jones Library

      May 1999 - Aug 2000
      Computer Technician

    • UMass Amherst Department of Physics

      Jan 2006 - Jul 2009
      Web Developer

    • UMass Amherst Computer Science Department Aerial Imaging and Remote Sensing Laboratory

      Jun 2007 - Jul 2009
      Programmer, REU (research experience for undergrad, NSF grant)

    • Accucom Corporation

      Sept 2008 - Nov 2008
      Programmer Contractor

    • Left-click

      Aug 2009 - Sept 2009
      Technician

    • ThinkGlobal Incorporated

      Sept 2009 - Feb 2010
      Jr. Software Engineer

    • Knowledge Matters

      Feb 2010 - Oct 2010
      Software Engineer

    • ThinkGlobal Incorporated

      Dec 2010 - Oct 2011
      Software Engineering Consultant

    • Magic Technology (DBA)

      Jan 2011 - now
      IT Manager

      On-site and telephone based technical support for non-profit organizations. Windows, Mac OSX or Linux (Gnome). Repair and upgrades to PCs, Macs, laptops and small network administration.

    • Chartpak

      Sept 2011 - Oct 2011
      Software Engineering Consultant

    • Plotkin Software LLC

      Nov 2011 - now
      Chief Software Engineer

      Providing software engineering and support services; primarily full stack web application development with LAMP, MVC frameworks, jquery,bootstrap etc. Custom software in php, python, java, javascript, mysql, c/c++ for internet, data mining, graphics, mathematical and scientific applications.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • A+ Certification

      CompTIA
      Dec 1999

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jeff Plotkin
      Cum Laude University of Massachusetts, Amherst Feb 2008 Cum Laude GPA min: 3.0. My actual GPA: 3.492

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Web Application Engineer and Consultant

      Issued by Wetlands Activism Collective on Oct 2003
      Wetlands Activism CollectiveAssociated with Jeff Plotkin

    • Software Engineer

      Issued by Permaculture Institute of the North East on Sept 2014
      Permaculture Institute of the North EastAssociated with Jeff Plotkin

    • Software Engineer

      Issued by Quantal Energy on Oct 2014
      Quantal EnergyAssociated with Jeff Plotkin