Thomas Ostrander
189 Thomas DR
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 656-2611
Thomas.S.Ostrander@gmail.com
PROFILE
University of Alabama, Huntsville graduate, looking for a career in science or engineering that uses physics, math, analytical and computer skills
EDUCATION
B.S. The University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL
Bachelor of Science: Physics, Mathematics Minor
UAH Presidential Scholarship 2008 – 2012
GPA: 3.5 / 4.0
Completed a semester long programming project requiring the meeting of strict requirements and four intermediate deadlines
Programmed a game of battleship in C++ for extra credit
Completed senior practicum Energetic Neutral Atoms, IBEX, and the “Ribbon” requiring detailed analysis of data from NASA’s IBEX mission and presentation of results to a five member faculty panel
EXPERIENCE
Internship, Fandom 2019 – 2020
Code tester—Maintained Quality Assurance for back end code of website, also, tested user interface
Private Tutor 2011 – Present
Tutoring college and high school students in physics, math, and violin. Rated 5 of 5 stars on Wyzant.com (http://www.wyzant.com/Tutors/AL/Madison/8402331/)
L.I. Smith & Associates, Surveyors & Engineers, Paris, Tennessee
Field Crew supervisor Summer 2013
Responsible for exterior building repair and maintenance, including painting
Draftsman Summers 2010-2012
Drew survey plats and site plans, made copies for clients and files, scanned old maps to the digital file database
Clerk Summers 2007- 2009
Filed survey documents and maps, reorganized the file archives, and updated and corrected the digital file database.
SKILLS & ACTIVITIES
Computer Software: C++, MATLAB, Mathmatica, AutoCad, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access)
Music: currently plays violin and cello with Consort a l’Ancienne, traditional folk music group since 2008; performing at venues such as Burritt on the Mountain’s Candlelight Christmas.
Studied piano for 12 years.