From: pithani@daffy.cis.udel.edu (Sridhar Pithani)
Subject: MSCS, UNIX/C/C++/Networks, Relocatable
Followup-To: pithani@cis.udel.edu
Organization: University of Delaware, Newark
Distribution: usa
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1992 03:40:24 GMT

 

Dear Prospective Employer,


I take this opportunity to express my interest in pursuing my career with 
your  organization.  I am looking for a  software design and  development 
position in UNIX/C/C++ environments, with emphasis on Data Communication,
Networking, Software Engineering and User Interfaces.

I  have graduated from the  University of  Delaware in December 1991 with 
a Master's degree in Computer and Information Sciences. My areas of spec-
ialization include Communication Networks, Discrete System Simulation and
Software  Engineering.  I am conversant with  data communication protocol
standards. I am well versed with the concepts of Software Engineering and 
Object Oriented methodologies. Please see the enclosed resume for details.

For my Master's thesis, I have developed a network routing algorithm which 
uses fuzzy numbers and estimates for delay-based routing. It also involved 
OPNET simulation of  the routing algorithm.  My academic work has entailed 
extensive programming in C, C++ and X. Furthermore, I am interested in the 
design and development of Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs). 

I have strong problem-solving abilities. My strong points are my abilities 
to apply theoretical concepts to solve practical problems, to work as part
of a group, or individually, and my excellent interpersonal skills.  Above 
all, my resume leaves out my keenness to learn and capacity for hard work.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to an opportunity 
to work with your organization.


							Sincerely, 


							Sridhar Pithani

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                          SRIDHAR PITHANI


260 Elkton Road, Apt #C4		   Dept. of Computer & Info. Sciences 
Newark, DE 19711				       University of Delaware 
(302)456-1471						     Newark, DE 19711 
email : pithani@cis.udel.edu					(302)831-1949

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Objective :

    A challenging career in the design and development of quality software in
    UNIX/PC  environments with emphasis on Networking,  Software Engineering,
    Simulation and Modeling, and Graphical User Interfaces.

 
Education :

    Master of Science  in  Computer and Information Sciences,  December 1991, 
    University Of Delaware, Newark, DE 19711.  
      Thesis :  A distributed routing algorithm for a wide area network using 
      fuzzy delay estimates.

    Bachelor of Engineering in  Computer Science and Engineering, April 1989,
    Osmania University, Hyderabad, India.     
	
    Course Highlights : 
       Algorithm Design and Analysis		Artificial Intelligence 
       Computer Networks			Database Systems
       Computer Network Protocol Design		Data Structures
       Local Area Networks			Operating Systems
       High Performance Computer Architectures
       Operations Research Principles 
       Operations Research Applications
       Systems Modeling and Simulation 


Work Experience :
 
    April 1991 to Present : 
    Site Consultant at  the Sun workstation and the Apple laboratories at the
    University of Delaware.  Responsibilities  included  managing the lab and
    assisting the students with various software packages.

    February 1990 to  December 1990 : 
    Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Department of Computer and Information
    Sciences, University of Delaware. Responsibilities included guiding, assi-
    sting and evaluating students in the courses Programming in C++, Computer
    Graphics,  Teaching Methods in Computer Science and  Machine Organization
    and Micro Computers.

    October 1989 to January 1990 :
    Programmer  at the Office of Academic Computing and Instructional Techno-
    logy, University of Delaware. Responsibilities included educational soft-
    ware  development and  testing, involving programming in Turbo Pascal and
    MS Pascal.


Projects : 

    Simulation of a Distributed Routing Algorithm :
       Simulated the  distributed routing algorithm developed in the work for
       Master's thesis.  The simulation involved extensive `C' programming in 
       OPNET, a network simulation tool.

    Specification of TCP : 
       Written  a specification of TCP transport layer  protocol, in LOTOS (a
       protocol specification language).  

    Data Link Layer Implementation : 
       Implemented a  Go-back-N data link layer protocol of the OSI Reference
       model, in `C'.

    ISAM Implementation :
       Designed and developed an Index Sequential Access Mechanism for a UNIX
       file system.

    File Access Mechanism : 
       Designed and implemented  a file access mechanism in  Turbo Pascal for
       a languages project.
 
    Porting Software :
       Ported a Nutrition software package from Turbo Pascal to MS Pascal.

    Seminar :
       Presented a seminar on the concepts and applications of Software Engi-
       neering.


Professional Skills :

    Programming Languages : 
       C, C++, Pascal, Shell, LISP, Prolog, FORTRAN, COBOL, awk, and Assembly 
       (68k, 8085 and PDP-11).

    Software Tools and Packages :
       GAMS, LATEX, OPNET,  Open Windows, Suntools,  UNIX utilities, X Window 
       System, lex, yacc.

    Operating Systems :
       UNIX 4.3 BSD, SunOS, MS/DOS, VM/CMS.

    Hardware :
       Sun workstations (Sun 3s, SPARCstations), VAX (11/780, 8650), IBM3090, 
       IBM PC/XT/AT and 68k hardware.


Focus Areas/Professional Interests :

    Communication Networks, Network Protocols, Internetworking, ISDN, TCP/IP,
    Software  Engineering,  Software Systems Development,  Structured Systems
    Design and Analysis, Simulation Programming and Graphical User Interfaces.


Achievements/Activities/Special Skills :

    *  Recipient of National Merit Scholarship in 1984.
    *  Ranked first in school  and was adjudged  Best Student of the Year for
       the year 1981-82.
    *  Abilities to work independently or with a team.
    *  Good technical writing and communication skills. 
    *  Books, bridge, music, philately, photography, problem solving, racquet
       games, travel and volleyball.


References : Furnished upon request.

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