Graduate Assistant (technical)

Posted on: 2006-04-26

GARIMA SHARMA 1807 Willowtree Lane, #4A7 Phone: 734-709-8705 Ann Arbor, MI. 48105. E-mail: [email protected] Education Eastern Michigan University, USA Master of Science in Computers and Information Systems (MSIS) December 2005 • Recipient of ‘Academic achievement award’ for academic distinction • Awarded University Fellowship • Research Paper on Wireless Technology (Wi-Fi) accepted for presentation in Decision Sciences Institute’s Annual Conference (San Francisco, November 2005) WISDOM, Banasthali Vidyapith, India Selected through a national level Joint Entrance Exam Master of Business Administration September 2000 • Emphasis in Information Technology • Winner: School Business Case competition Sophia Girls College, MDS University, India Bachelor of Science August 1998 • Ranked within top 5% in a class of 60 Computer Skills Languages: JAVA, ASP.NET, VISUAL BASIC, PHP, PERL Web technologies: HTML, JavaScript, XML, VBScript, VB.NET, Dream Weaver Operating Systems: WINDOWS NT/95/98/00/XP, UNIX Productivity Tools: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, Crystal Reports, MS Project Databases: MYSQL, Oracle 9i, MS SQL, MS Access Other: MS VISIO, Select Component Architect (UML) Experience & Training Eastern Michigan University, USA May 2004 Onwards Graduate Assistant, Office of International Students • Redesigned, developed and maintained OIS (Office of International Students) website; implemented new online, interactive features like ‘online submission of forms’ using PHP language, javascript and MySQL database. • Interfaced office IT systems with University ERP application and developed Crystal Reports to support management decision making. • Member of University’s vendor product selection group. • Trained staff and supported IT applications in the office. University of Michigan, USA November 2002 – December2003 Volunteer • Analyzed user requirements and developed prototype for International Family Outreach Program (IFOP) website and successfully secured management approval for development. • Led team of four to design, develop and implement IFOP website using HTML, Javascript, Java. NIIT, India Jan 2001 – April 2001 • Completed Beginner & Advanced level Java classes. • Awarded NIIT Java Developer Certification upon successfully clearing certification examinations. PriceWaterhouseCoopers, USA May 2000 – August 2000 • Developed a very good and sound understanding of the various aspects of an E-Commerce Application in a very short period of time • Developed “Bazaar of India”, an online store using Microsoft web technologies like ASP, VB Script for the front end and MS Access as the backend. Application supported online shopping features such as product details browsing, shopping basket, ordering and payment processing. This project was undertaken as a part of MBA program requirement. Essar Telecommunications, India June 1999– August 1999 Summer Intern • Developed and implemented employee benefits application in MS Access for human resources department. Achievements & Extracurricular Activities • Member of Organizing Team, A R Rahman (World Renowned Indian Music Composer) Concert at Eastern Michigan University • President of Student organization, Sophia girls college • Member, annual day organizing committee, Sophia girls college • Represented Rajasthan State in national basketball tournaments