The day I decided to become a software engineer did not exactly happen the way I had pictured. All the pieces sort of fell together on their own, and it just took a moment of clarity to realize that my initial plans as an English major were not going to develop into a career I was truly passionate about. When I reflect on my upbringing in Maryland, my father was (now retired) a leading technician for Amtrak. He introduced me to “breadboarding” at an early age, which is a process for building and troubleshooting circuit prototypes without the use of solder. All the delicate, yet powerful electronic components of different shapes, sizes, and colors intrigued me as to how their functionality influenced the inner workings of a desired circuit. My father wasted no time in purchasing me my very own starter “breadboard” with introductory projects that immersed me into a world in which we both could work side-by-side. Eventually when I was older, he purchased me my own microcontroller, “Arduino,” to learn the fundamentals of programming alongside with some hardware. It is no surprise to me now when I reflect upon where my roots stem from that ultimately led me to the decision to abandon my original path as an English major. Today, I am pursuing a software engineering degree at Florida Gulf Coast University where I plan to focus on renewable energy.
After hurricane Irma wrought through SWFL on September 10, 2017, I was invited to be a part of a talented team at Kelly Roofing where we instantaneously responded to the catastrophic damage with the help of Microsoft’s dynamic CRM software and RoofSnap applications. While maintaining a fulltime school schedule, I successfully managed 150 client’s claims and was still able to meet, if not exceed, a monthly revenue goal of $1M. In addition to this invaluable experience, my coursework has exposed me to programming languages like HTML/CSS and C; as well as other computational tools like Excel and MATLAB.
RYAN W. YERGE
1085 28th Ave N, Naples, FL, 34103
(239) 537-5004 – ryerge9512@eagle.fgcu.edu – linkedin.com/in/ryerge9512
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EDUCATION
Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL
Bachelor of Science Degree in Software Engineering Expected June 2021
· Relevant coursework: Computer Science, Discrete Mathematics, Introduction to Programming, Programming Methodology, and Computational Tools for Engineers.
The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH
August, 2010 – May, 2012
Completed 62 hours of general education coursework.
· Relevant coursework: General Chemistry and Calculus.
CERTIFICATIONS
· Java Foundations Certified Junior Associate – Oracle – July ‘19
RELATED SKILLS
· Working knowledge with Github repositories and basic understanding of source control tools.
· Experience with web development languages like HTML5 and CSS.
· Coursework provided exposure to JetBrains IntelliJ and Microsoft’s Visual Studio editors.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Kelly Roofing, Bonita Springs, FL – October, 2017
Assistant Project Manager
· Negotiated with insurance companies so customer’s claims could be settled on an agreeable price for both parties relative to project costs
· Produced $700K-$1M monthly in revenue while maintaining solely a part-time schedule due to schooling
· Processed RoofSnap drawings and computed proposed project costs in Excel based on AutoCAD measurements
Joe’s Diner, Naples, FL – March, 2016 to October, 2017
Expediter
· Facilitated daily operations by administering thorough inspection of prepared food from kitchen in accordance to accuracy upon delivery of wait-staff
· Prioritized a queue of ticket orders during peak volumes of over 400 guests while maintaining 10-minute ticket durations
· Remedied inaccurate orders and mediated miscommunication between wait-staff and kitchen staff
Hilton Naples, Naples, FL – May, 2014 to February, 2016
Banquet Supervisor
· Developed efficient course of action for event orders consisting of 200-500 guests while executing each event with respect to their time constraints
· Delegated internal and external banquet teams by inciting constructive problem-solving strategies in accordance to departmental needs
· Consulted culinary teams, sales administration, event clientele, and banquet management to ensure accuracy and delivery of guests’ expectations
Park Shore Resort, Naples, FL – December, 2013 to April, 2014
Maintenance
· Streamlined resort operations by effecting more strategical methods to approach the needs of the resort during peak volumes
· Mentored external staff to effectively complete projects throughout the resort within deadlines
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
· FGCU Florida Water Environment Association/Member
· Florida Engineering Society – Calusa chapter/Member
· The College of Wooster Civility Group/Member: assisted in collection of refuse around campus grounds.