James L. Bigler

• BS in Computer Science, graduated Cum Laude
• Honors at Entrance Scholarship, University of Utah

• Cumulative 3.85 G.P.A.
• Variety of Computer Science courses
• Skills in the Japanese Language

Computer Skills

Experience with:

• Parallel programming using multi-threading
• B-spline, bezier line and surface algorithms
• Irix, Linux, and Windows operating systems
• Office 97
• C, C++, Visual C++, Java, and J++ on Windows and Unix Platforms
• HTML and Web Page Design
• OpenGL programming

Programming experience:

• Parallel ray tracer with single bounce path tracing, 2002
• Single-pass Radiosity approximation using OpenGL, 2000
• Implemented a Web browser in Java/J++, 1999
• Produced a Graphical User Interface in C++ for a LISP Interpreter, as team leader, 1998
• Wrote a text-based role playing game engine in C++, 1996

• Software Developer
  SCI Institute

Worked on visualization of a multi-processor explosion simulator data for the C-SAFE project.

Developed and applied interactive ray-tracing techniques to visualize large scale data.

• Testing Intern
  Evans & Sutherland

Worked to develop and improve leading edge graphic technology. Developed skills of working in a technology environment.

• Telephone Agent
  Communications & Commerce LLT

Developed customer relationship skills in high-pressure situations. Designed direct sales strategies and implemented them on a day to day basis for customers.

• Tutor
  Parkview Elementary
  

Learned to use diverse teaching strategies in tutoring and mentoring behind grade level readers.

• Janitor
  University of Utah
  

Developed methods to do janitorial work better, faster and more efficiently for the James Talmage Building.

• Participated in several community choirs as a Tenor.

• Organized two local bands. Wrote original songs and performed the songs with them for fun.