Derek Fermaint

#

Projects

Carl Sagan Quote Generator
Program to provide random, tweetable quotes.
{HTML, CSS, Javascript}

Weather App
Uses weather api to provide user their local weather data
{HTML, CSS, Javascript, JSON}

Wikipedia Search Engine
Provides user with Wikipedia articles that have been searched for.
{HTML, CSS, Javascript}

Java Spring Cloud Config Server
A simple prototype of a Java Spring Config server. Built to demonstrate microservice architecture.
{Java, Spring, XML}

Pong
A basic game of pong. Built during Coursera data science course.
{Python}

Sketch Pad Prototype
A multi-color sketch pad.
{HTML, CSS, Javascript, jQuery}

Trinomial Tiling - Honors Maths Proof Paper
Mathematical Structures honors paper demonstrating the induction proof by solving multiple polyomino problems.
{Maths, Academic Writing}

Modeling System Influence with MATLAB - Honors Linear Algebra Paper
Linear Algebra honors paper to observe a simple system of nodes and networks.
{Maths, Academic Writing}

We Choose to Go to the Moon - Honors Philosophy of Logic Paper
Philosophy of Logic honors paper that provides a logical analysis of a speech I really admire.
{Maths, Academic Writing}

#

Experience

Quality Assurance Analyst

PlusQA - tested on multiple platforms and devices while coordinating with Airbnb developers through the JIRA ticketing system.
{JIRA, iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS, Functionality Testing, Accessibility Testing, Compatibility Testing}

Software Engineering Intern

K12 - built a Java Spring config server in order to test the microservice architecture against the current monolithic system.
{Git, Java, Spring, Scrum, Python}

Computer Science Tutor

MCC - became a certified CRLA tutor in order to teach students over multiple topics.
{Java, C, C++, Visual Basic, .NET, Javascript, Python, Assembly Language, Calculus I-III, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Leadership}

Systems Engineer

Global Data Specialists - junior developer responsible for end-to-end solutions. Participated in design meetings, coding and on-site implementation.
{.NET, SCADA, Visual Basic, HTML, CSS, Javascript}

Mechanical Systems Administrator

Intel Corporation - responsible for daily performance of team of 10 technicians to carry out design specifications. Participated in design meetings with mechanical engineers to troubleshoot systems.
{Technical Writing, Excel, Leadership}

#

Awards & Leadership

1st Place - NASA Robot Competition

Selected out of 2,000 applicants to compete at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center against 3 competing teams. We won first place in the competition that included 3 robot builds and a formal presentation in front of NASA researchers.
{Ladder Logic, Project Management, Team Building, Public Speaking}

Jack Kent Cooke Scholar

Highly competitive national full-ride university scholarship awarded to exceptionally promising students with financial need.
{Leadership, Academic Writing}

Industry Chair

Served on the Chair for the Software Developers Association at ASU and collaborated with Uber to sponsor the first hackathon at ASU. Also served as a mentor during the hackathon for freshman teams.
{Leadership, Entreprenurship, Java, C++}

ASU Barrett Honors Scholar

Selective residential university honors college dedicated to supporting academically outstanding undergraduates.
{Leadership, Critical Thought, Academic Writing}

MCC Engineering Club President

Elected and served the club to bring in engineering professionals as mentors for students.
{Leadership}

Honors In Action Officer

Elected by the Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Society as an officer and completed a service project by coordinating with UN-Water.
{Leadership, Project Management}

LeaderShape Institute Graduate

Selected by the council of Student Leadership at MCC to participate in a week-long retreat focused on leadership, team-building and creating a vision for the future.
{Leadership}

Global Leadership Retreat Graduate

Selected by the council of Student Leadership at MCC to participate in a weekend-long retreat focused on communication conflict resolution in a multi-cultural setting.
{Leadership}

#

Education & Certifications

Software Engineering, B.S.

In progress - Arizona State University

Associate's Degree with High Distinction

4.0 GPA - Mesa Community College

Metadata: Organizing and Discovering Information Certification

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Spring Boot Certification

Udemy - Dan Vega

CRLA Certification

College Reading & Learning Association

QuickScript Applications Certification

WonderWare