To pursue a career that utilizes both technical skills and communicative skills in the broad field of science and technology.

2004-2006      University of Irvine                                            Irvine, CA
Master of Science, Computer Science, Interactive and Collaborative Technology

2000-2004          University of La Verne                                    La Verne, CA
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Software Concentration
Academic achievements:

• Magna Cum Laude (3.79 Cumulative GPA; 4.00 Major GPA)
• Departmental Honors (Computer Science)
• 2 consecutive Computer Science/Eng. Academic Achievement Awards
• Trustee's, Ed Jaeger Science's, and Nham Hou's Scholarship Recipient
• Dean's List honoree for 5 semesters
• Alpha Chi National Honor Society Member

2001-2004           ULV Instructional Technology Center                La Verne, CA
Graphic and Web Designer/Coder

• Improved and implemented the ULV’s College of Business website (over 5000 visitors since August of 2003)
• Coordinated and assisted in the development and implementation of the ULV Research and Development web server
• Responsible for the design of over 10 academic department websites and 8 faculty websites
• Orchestrated the initiation and training of new employees, faculty members and staff
• Researched existing PHP, HTML, CSS code and heavily modified it to create the ULV Calendar
• Participated in the implementation of the ULV Streaming RealMedia server
• Responsible for troubleshooting and repairing hardware, software, network, and connectivity issues

Software

• Proficient with Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Flash MX, Dreamweaver MX, Microsoft FrontPage, TopStyle, Electric Rain Swift3D, various FTP programs, CVS, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Office, Flash Communication Server, Adobe Acrobat, Apple QuickTime

Programming Languages

• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, Java, C++, Macromedia ActionScript (client and server side), and MySQL Database

Operating Systems

• Proficient with all Microsoft Windows OS, DOS OS, and knowledge of the Unix/Linux OS

Languages

• Fluent in English and Vietnamese, basic understanding of Spanish

May 2003  Phu Son Nguyen                ProLecture (FlashComm Server)
April 2003 Phu Son Nguyen, V.J. Walbridge, Alvin Ramosa
                                                        eTrax: Equipment Checkout Database
April 2002 Phu Son Nguyen                 Automated Robotics