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I am a student at the University of Pennsylvania taking an Eduzendium course taught by Citizendium editors Pat Palmer and Dave Matuszek. I will author in the Computers Workgroup on unlocked articles relating to various emerging software technologies.   
I am a student at the University of Pennsylvania taking an Eduzendium course taught by Citizendium editors Pat Palmer and Dave Matuszek. I will author in the Computers Workgroup on unlocked articles relating to various emerging software technologies.   
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Freshman:
Freshman:
Modern Chemistry
Modern Chemistry


Calculus I & II,
Calculus I & II
Rhetoric and Introduction to Literature I & II,
 
Government,
Rhetoric and Introduction to Literature I & II
Naval History,
 
Leadership I & II,
Government
Introduction to Seamanship, and
 
Naval History
 
Leadership I & II
 
Introduction to Seamanship
 
Introduction to Navigation
Introduction to Navigation


Sophomore:
Sophomore:
Physics I & II,
 
Calculus III,
Physics I & II
Probability and Statistics,
 
Navigation and Piloting,
Calculus III
Ethics and Moral Reasoning,
 
Introduction to Computer Science,
Probability and Statistics
Object Oriented Programming,
 
Computer Architecture and Organization,
Navigation and Piloting
 
Ethics and Moral Reasoning
 
Introduction to Computer Science
 
Object Oriented Programming
 
Computer Architecture and Organization
 
Systems Programming
Systems Programming


Junior:
Junior:
Naval Warfare
Naval Warfare
Naval Engineering and Weapons
Naval Engineering and Weapons
Control Systems Lab
Control Systems Lab
Leadership: Theory and Applications
Leadership: Theory and Applications
Data Structures and Algorithms
Data Structures and Algorithms
Computer Networks
Computer Networks
Web and Internet Programming
Web and Internet Programming
Database Systems
Database Systems
IA and Network Security
IA and Network Security
Human Computer Interaction
Human Computer Interaction


Senior:
Senior:
Law for the Junior Officer
Law for the Junior Officer
Electrical Engineering I and II
Electrical Engineering I and II
Thermodynamics
Thermodynamics
Junior Officer Marine Corps Practicum
Junior Officer Marine Corps Practicum
Research Seminar/Capstone
Research Seminar/Capstone
Systems Analysis and Design
Systems Analysis and Design
Advanced Database Systems
Advanced Database Systems


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While at the Naval Academy:
While at the Naval Academy:
3 weeks on DDG-61 shadowing
3 weeks on DDG-61 shadowing
3 weeks on a 44 foot Sailboat with other Midshipmen
3 weeks on a 44 foot Sailboat with other Midshipmen
3 weeks on a Yard Patrol Craft
3 weeks on a Yard Patrol Craft
3 weeks with a Marine Corps Infantry Platoon
3 weeks with a Marine Corps Infantry Platoon
2 months Studying Chinese in Tianjin China
2 months Studying Chinese in Tianjin China


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3 months serving as a Range Safety Officer training freshman at the [[United States Naval Academy]] in basic weapons handling and operation.
3 months serving as a Range Safety Officer training freshman at the [[United States Naval Academy]] in basic weapons handling and operation.
The weapons used in training were the M-11 (SigSauer p228), and the M-16.  Also received and gave basic instruction on the MP-5, the M-14, and  
The weapons used in training were the M-11 (SigSauer p228), and the M-16.  Also received and gave basic instruction on the MP-5, the M-14, and  
the M-4.   
the M-4.
 
==Interests==
 
I am very interested in most athletics (Note: I do not consider NASCAR, F1, Horse Racing, Pool, or Bowling athletics).  I was a baseball player, wrestler, and golfer in high school.  I played intercollegiate golf at the [[United States Naval Academy]].  My favorite (active) athlete is [[Tiger Woods]].  My favorite (all-time) athlete is [[Ozzie Smith]].
 
I am also interested in overall fitness activities including, but not limited to, running, weight-lifting, kettle-bells, swimming, biking, hiking.
 
I am also interested in technology; however, my experience lies, mainly, in the realm of Computer Science/Information Technology.
 
==Favorite Golf Courses Played==
 
[[Cypress Point Golf Club]] in Monterey, CA
 
[[Pebble Beach]], in Monterey, CA
 
[[The Preserve]], in Monterey, CA
 
[[Tehama]], in Monteray, CA
 
[[The Harvester]], in Rhodes, IA


I am an Active Duty Marine Corps Officer with a Flight Contract attending Graduate School. 
[[The Plantation Course]], Kapalua, HI


[[Caves Valley]], MD
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I am a student at the University of Pennsylvania taking an Eduzendium course taught by Citizendium editors Pat Palmer and Dave Matuszek. I will author in the Computers Workgroup on unlocked articles relating to various emerging software technologies.

Education History

I received a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a Minor in Chinese Language from the United States Naval Academy in 2009. Some of the Undergraduate Courses I completed are:

Freshman:

Modern Chemistry

Calculus I & II

Rhetoric and Introduction to Literature I & II

Government

Naval History

Leadership I & II

Introduction to Seamanship

Introduction to Navigation


Sophomore:

Physics I & II

Calculus III

Probability and Statistics

Navigation and Piloting

Ethics and Moral Reasoning

Introduction to Computer Science

Object Oriented Programming

Computer Architecture and Organization

Systems Programming


Junior:

Naval Warfare

Naval Engineering and Weapons

Control Systems Lab

Leadership: Theory and Applications

Data Structures and Algorithms

Computer Networks

Web and Internet Programming

Database Systems

IA and Network Security

Human Computer Interaction


Senior:

Law for the Junior Officer

Electrical Engineering I and II

Thermodynamics

Junior Officer Marine Corps Practicum

Research Seminar/Capstone

Systems Analysis and Design

Advanced Database Systems


I am currently taking my last class to complete a Master's Degree in Computing and Information Technology at the University of Pennsylvania.

Practical Experience

While at the Naval Academy:

3 weeks on DDG-61 shadowing

3 weeks on a 44 foot Sailboat with other Midshipmen

3 weeks on a Yard Patrol Craft

3 weeks with a Marine Corps Infantry Platoon

2 months Studying Chinese in Tianjin China

Post Graduation: 3 months serving as a Range Safety Officer training freshman at the United States Naval Academy in basic weapons handling and operation. The weapons used in training were the M-11 (SigSauer p228), and the M-16. Also received and gave basic instruction on the MP-5, the M-14, and the M-4.

Interests

I am very interested in most athletics (Note: I do not consider NASCAR, F1, Horse Racing, Pool, or Bowling athletics). I was a baseball player, wrestler, and golfer in high school. I played intercollegiate golf at the United States Naval Academy. My favorite (active) athlete is Tiger Woods. My favorite (all-time) athlete is Ozzie Smith.

I am also interested in overall fitness activities including, but not limited to, running, weight-lifting, kettle-bells, swimming, biking, hiking.

I am also interested in technology; however, my experience lies, mainly, in the realm of Computer Science/Information Technology.

Favorite Golf Courses Played

Cypress Point Golf Club in Monterey, CA

Pebble Beach, in Monterey, CA

The Preserve, in Monterey, CA

Tehama, in Monteray, CA

The Harvester, in Rhodes, IA

The Plantation Course, Kapalua, HI

Caves Valley, MD