Spencer A. Manzon
education
- University of Calgary
- Bachelor of Science (September 2013 - April 2018)
- Major in Computer Science
- Graduated with Distinction
- Alberta Distance Learning Centre
- High School Diploma
- Graduated with Honors
computer science related courses taken to date
- CPSC 231 Introduction to Computer Science for Computer Science Majors I
- CPSC 233 Introduction to Computer Science for Computer Science Majors II
- CPSC 313 Introduction to Computability
- CPSC 329 Explorations in Information Security and Privacy
- CPSC 331 Data Structures, Algorithms, and Their Analysis
- CPSC 355 Computing Machinery I
- CPSC 359 Computing Machinery II
- CPSC 413 Design and Analysis of Algorithms I
- CPSC 441 Computer Networks
- CPSC 449 Programming Paradigms
- CPSC 457 Principles of Operating Systems
- CPSC 461 Information Structures III
- CPSC 471 Database Management Systems
- CPSC 481 Human-Computer Interaction I
- CPSC 501 Advanced Programming Techniques
- CPSC 525 Principles of Computer Security
- CPSC 526 Network Systems Security
- SENG 301 Software Analysis and Design
- SENG 513 Web-Based Systems
technical skills
- Computer Languages
Java, Python, JavaScript, Node.js, MongoDB, HTML, CSS, MySQL, PHP, C, C++, ARM Assembly, SPARC, Haskell, Prolog, Linux Shell, LaTeX
- Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows XP/7/8.1/10, Linux
- Tools and Applications
Visual Studio Code, GitHub, Android Studio, Microsoft Office 2016 Suite
additional skills
- Teamwork
Collaborated with colleagues to design, create and test software projects such as the Snapback Web Application, Recreation Centre Android Application, Calorie Counter Android Application, Medical Clinic Database Website and Snake Game in ARM Assembly
- Problem Solving
Participated in programming contests such as the Alberta Collegiate Programming Contest and the Calgary Collegiate Programming Contest
- Presentation
Presented project proposals and software demonstrations
Conducted an Introduction to 3D Printing Workshop
- Articulate Writer
Took part writing the proposals and reports for the various required projects
- Research Skills
Conducted research on the effectiveness of password crackers against password generators
- Learning and Innovation
Committed learner of new technologies
Self-taught how to use a 3D printer and a milling machine available in the department's makerspace
projects and experiences
- Snapback Web Application
Designed and developed a web app using HTML, CSS and various JavaScript technologies
- UofC Recreation Centre App
Researched, designed, prototyped, tested, evaluated and presented a usable interface for people
- Your Life Counter
Developed software using Android Studio while exercising the Agile methodology
- Medical Clinic Database Management System
Designed and created a database and its management system using MySQL, HTML and PHP
- SnakeTRON
Programmed in bare metal ARM Assembly using the Raspberry Pi Model B
- Hackathon 2016
A Hitachi Sponsored Hackathon in 2016 where the theme was "First World Problems"
- Flappy Turtle
A Flappy Bird clone written in Python
- Alberta Collegiate Programming Contest
Participated on 2015 and 2016
- Calgary Collegiate Programming Contest
Participated on 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018
relevant work experiences
- No career related experience yet...
other job experiences
- Certified Sales Associate at 7-Eleven Inc. (October 2012 - March 2014)
- Provided prompt, efficient and courteous customer service
- Forecasted, ordered and stocked merchandise
- Food Server at J & T Concessions Ltd. (July 2012)
- Prepare a variety of foods according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures
- Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items
- Fill Crew at Canadian Tire Corporation (August 2011 - December 2011)
- Set up products for display with the intention of selling the products
- Responsible for making sure that the company products appear in the right store in the right quantities at the time deemed appropriate
achievements and awards
- Jason Lang Scholarship (2014, 2015 and 2016)
- University of Calgary Entrance Scholarships (2013)
- Alexander Rutherford Scholarship (2012)