A programming or policy position combining technology with politics.

• Languages: Python, Javascript, SQL, PHP, Java, C++
• Tools: Vim, Django, MySql, SQLite, BBEdit, Adobe Photoshop
• Interests: Open Government, Transparency, Technology Policy, Technology’s impact on Politics and Education, Spreading knowledge, Internet Rights

Sunlight Foundation - Washington, DC

Sunlight Labs Contractor

August 2011 – Present

Developing python scrapers to grab information on legislators, committees, bills, and votes for the Open State Project which opens legislative data for all states by making it available to access through a common format.

Sunlight Labs Contractor

June 2010 – August 2010

Designing python scrapers to grab information on legislators, committees, bills, and votes for Ohio, Maine, Nevada, and New Jersey, and Mississippis state governments for the Open State Project.

Participatory Politics Foundation - New York, New York

OpenGovernment Intern

June 2011 – August 2011

Creating tests to verify data. Connecting Congressmen websites to Formageddon within Open- Congress. Mapping out and creating backend to metrics site in Django.

Rochester Institute of Technology - Rochester, NY

B.S., Information Technology

B.S., Political Science

May 2012

Relevant courses: Computer Science I-III, Introduction to Databases and Data Models, Funda- mentals Of Database Client Server Connectivity, Web Client Side Programming, Web Server-Side Programming, Human Computer Interaction I and II, Data Analysis, Cyber Politics, American Politics, Congress, Constitutional Law, Social Consequences Of Technology, Science Technology Policy, Tocqueville and America

BarCamp Rochester

2009 - 2011

Lead organizer for the 2010 events. Working with a small team to organize and host for five BarCamp events. Soliciting donations, wrote press releases, acquiring meals, advertising with the local media, and managing the event.

FIRST Robotic Team Mentor

2009 - 2011

Mentoring East Irondequoit and Thomas Jefferson High School’s FIRST Robotic teams. Teaching basic electronic skills, basic networking skills, java programming, mechanical principles. Assisting students with mechanical and electric tools.

Computer Science House Scholarship

December 2010 - Present

Establishing a scholarship for Computer Science House at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Working with the Alumni office, University administrators, and directly with alumni to fundraise for the scholarship.

Computer Science House Seminar Series

October 2009 - May 2010

Arranging seminars that are hosted by the Computer Science House at RIT. Contacting members of the community and Computer Science House alumni who would be interested in giving lectures on their expertise.