JEFF KOLNICK Recent Computer Science graduate with background in transportation engineering seeking entry-level software engineering position. Strong analytical, technical and programming skills, with experience in customer service, project management and problem-solving EDUCATION WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY, Waterloo, ON Honours Bachelor of Science, Major in Computer Science (BSc), Minors in Psychology, Music, April 2023 Honours: Dean’s List (2021 & 2022) Relevant Coursework: Python, Java Programming, C++, Data Structures, Object-Oriented Design, Software Engineering Process Management, Database Management Systems, Django, Information Security, Assembly Language Programming, Computer Organization & Architecture, Enterprise Software Overview, Software Quality Testing MOHAWK COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY, Hamilton, ON Advanced Diploma in Transportation Engineering Technology, December 2014 Honours: Dean’s List (2012, 2013 & 2014) Relevant Coursework: Database Management Systems, Microsoft Excel and Access, AutoCAD, Synchro 8 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE A IRBNB , K ITCHENER , ON Host, January 2016–Present ● Managed rental property, ensuring safe, attractive and comfortable environment for guests ● Successfully resolved customer complaints and provided exceptional customer service ● Coordinated schedules and handled booking inquiries ● Maintained property grounds and facilities, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards C ITY OF K ITCHENER , K ITCHENER , ON Traffic Technologist, January 2013–December 2015 ● Transitioned from Traffic Student to full time contract upon graduation ● Utilized Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic for Applications to analyze and manage traffic data ● Developed innovative solutions for traffic issues through public consultations, stakeholder meetings and data analysis ● Supervised and coordinated work term and traffic studies for co-op students ● Contributed to the development and implementations of traffic policies and safety initiatives SKILLS ● Python, C, C++, Java, Django, XML/HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Visual Basic ● Microsoft Office, Visual Studio, Android Studio, Eclipse. AutoCAD, Synchro 8 ● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills ● Effective communication and interpersonal skills ● Team-oriented and self-motivated ● Experience in project management and customer service PROJECTS C OMPILER D ESIGN AND I MPLEMENTATION Wilfrid Laurier University, January 2023 – April 2023 ● Strong understanding of core programming language concepts including lexical analysis, parsing and code generation ● Experience with grammar transformation, predictive parsing and finite automatons ● Proficiency in error handling with panic mode and logging, symbol table creation and optimization S TOCK E YE W EB A PPLICATION : T WITTER S ENTIMENT A NALYSIS FOR S TOCK M ARKET I NSIGHTS Wilfrid Laurier University, January 2021 – April 2021 ● Collaborated in a team to develop a web application to aggregate and analyze Twitter sentiments, providing users with insight to inform stock market decisions ● Key role in backend unit, connecting machine learning algorithm to SQLite database with Django ● Hands on experience in software project management process in large team A GNES S TREET R OAD C LOSURE City of Kitchener, March 2015 – December 2015 ● Organized a team to improve KW Badminton Club service to members and area ● Reported results to Committee and Council, effecting appropriate changes to road network ● Advertised modifications through various media, including notifications and road signs W ESTHEIGHTS D RIVE T RAFFIC C ALMING R EVIEW City of Kitchener, May 2014 – December 2015 ● Data collection and complete review of Westheights Drive geometric, traffic and collision ● Recommended Raised Cycle Track, reduced lanes promoting safety and Active Transportation B ICYCLE F RIENDLY D OWNTOWN I NITIATIVES & C YCLING E NGAGEMENT S TRATEGY City of Kitchener, January 2013 – March 2013 ● Literature Review of major sharrow studies in San Francisco, California; Miami Beach, Florida; and Chapel Hill, North Carolina, including detailed statistical analysis ● Compilation of data into expected reductions of sidewalk and wrong-way cycling ● Organization and analysis of local super-sharrow study, confirming success of infrastructure ACTIVITIES AND ASSOCIATIONS ● Canadian Institute of Transportation Engineers ● Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors ● Accomplished guitarist, bassist, percussionist and sound engineer ● Gardening and cooking Kitchener, ON (226) 791-8152 • kolnickjeff@gmail.com