Cory S Farver

 

Present Address                                                                                    Permanent Address

3422 West St.                                                                                       309 W. 4th St. S.

Ames, IA 50014                                                                                     Newton, IA 50208

515-292-4330                                                                                         641-791-9635

cfarver@iastate.edu                                                                               

 

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position in the field of computer programming, development and integration, with an emphasis in the area of microcontrollers and embedded systems.

 

COMPUTER EXPERIENCE

Microsoft Windows, Linux, Excel, Power Point, Access, Word, Front Page, Visual Studio, .NET, Future Basic, MS Basic, HTML, Microsoft Visual C++, C/C++, Visual Basic, Java, SQL, XML, Altera Max+Plus II Programmable Logic Development Software, Verilog HDL, Cadence digital IC design platform, Spice/PSpice circuit designs and simulator tool and understanding of TCP/IP protocols.

 

PROGRAMMING EXPERIENCE

Designed and developed an educational spelling game, using Microsoft agent, to assist students in studying for the English Usage Test

Designed, programmed and implemented an algorithm to built a rental inventory database to assist employees at True Value

Various experience working with microcontrollers such as input/output ports and programming them using assembly and C code

Used Java on a Linux system to control and program a wireless robot unit as part of a senior design project

 

EDUCATION

2000-Present, B.S. degree in Computer Engineering, Iowa State University, December 2004

GPA 2.95/4.00, Major GPA 3.52/4.00

 

EMPLOYMENT

Sept 2003-Present, Assistant Electronic Technician, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Set up, maintain and repair lab equipment, manage and design web pages, repair computer equipment, was part of a $24,000 contracted project for the university, assist faculty and staff with related needs

           

1994-Present Assistant Manger, True Value and Just Ask Rental, Newton, IA

Set up and maintain business computer network for managerial staff , repair electrical appliances, tool, and equipment for customers, responsible for closing the store and making nightly cash drops, assisted customers with their various needs and questions, trained employees on software

 

May 2001-February 2002 Customer Service/Floor Sales Representative, Carr Hardware, Ames, IA

Operated cash register and made change, assisted customers with their needs, motivated fellow employees, received, stocked, and monitored weekly freight delivers

 

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

            Volunteer for FIRST LEGO League

            Member of IEEE

            College of Engineer Dean’s List Fall of ‘03

            Part of OSCAR/Cybot Robotics Senior Design Team

            Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity

            Volunteer for the Volunteer Center of Story County

            Recipient of Independent Hardware Association Scholarship