MARK JERDE

2706 59th St NW
Rochester, MN 55901

OBJECTIVE I am seeking a career in computer science which will allow me to innovate, create, and learn. I enjoy problem solving and writing software and have specific interests in OS internals, compiler theory, and device drivers. I have extensive knowledge of C/C++ and Smalltalk as well as academic and practical experience in many other languages. I have professional experience in medical devices, object oriented design, and high-performance C++. I am familiar with most common operating systems and able to learn new environments with ease.

WORK EXPERIENCE

2006-	IBM Corporation.	i5/OS Optimizing Translator Developer.
2001-2005	IBM Corporation.	ASIC Simulation Engineer.
2000-01	Computer Science Department Luther College	UNIX System Administrator.
1999-00	Medtronic Corporation.	Summer Associate. Wrote pacemaker diagnostic software and updated software to support new hardware. (Two internships)
1999-01	Physics Department Luther College	Lab Assistant / Grader.
1998-01	Psychology Department Luther College	Programmer / Computer Support.
1998-99	Library & Information Services Luther College	Computer assistant, including summer worker 1998. Hardware and software setup and maintenance.
1997	Luther College Chips	Newspaper layout technician.
1997	Dining Services Luther College
1997-98	Wal-Mart	Cashier.
1996	Roseville Area High School	Audiovisual technician including computer maintenance.

EDUCATION

1997-01	Luther College Decorah, IA.	Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science. GPA: 3.51 Major / 3.15 Cumulative. Minor: Math. Deans List: Fall 1999. Graduated: May 20, 2001.
1995-97	Roseville Area High School Roseville, MN.	Focus: College preparatory and music.
1996-97	Mentor Connection Century College White Bear Lake, MN.	Advanced level study in which students are placed with mentors. Mentorship: Music - Alto Saxophone with Kurt Claussen.

EXTRA CURRICULAR

1997-01	Luther College	Luther Computer Users Group (President 1998-99), Concert Band, Wind and Percussion Ensemble, Varsity Band, Jazz Band II, Clowns outreach team, Chemistry Club, Alpha Phi Omega (national service fraternity), Taekwondo, Math Club, Focus Drama.
1996-97	Minnesota State 4-H Arts In Band.
1995-97	Roseville Area High School	Jazz Band, Morning Show, Barbershoppers, Jazz Choir, Drama technical and stage crew, Thespian Society, National Honor Society.
1993-97	Minnesota State YMCA Youth in Government	Committee Vice-Chair, Committee Sectretary, Senate Rules Committee.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

1996-97	High School Newspaper layout, including teaching use of software.
1995-97	High school computer technician: hardware/software installation, troubleshooting, training.

HOBBIES / INTERESTS Bicycling Racing
Rock Climbing
Photography
Music Performance

References available upon request.
2/4/2006