Jacob N. Childs - Resume

Jacob N. Childs

Website: www.jacobchilds.info | Email: Jacobchilds221@gmail.com | LinkedIn: Jacob Childs | GitHub: Jacobchilds221

Education

The University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA Anticipated May 2025

  • B.A. Computer Science
  • Certificate in Entrepreneurial Management
  • GPA: 3.31/4.0

Class Project Experience

Group Agile Software Development Project Fall 2023

Department of Computer Science | The University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA

  • Collaborated in an Agile team to enhance an existing program by developing a visualization class that displayed real-time system processes in a separate interface.
  • Focused on optimizing the scheduling algorithm to efficiently transmit signals across network nodes, utilizing iterative development, peer collaboration, and feedback.

Personal Projects

  • AWS Cloud Resume Challenge – Hands-on project where participants build and deploy a personal resume website using AWS services such as S3, Lambda, and DynamoDB. It demonstrates proficiency in cloud technologies, infrastructure-as-code, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Sorting Algorithm Visualizer – Developed a Python-based visualization tool that demonstrates various sorting algorithms (e.g., Bubble Sort, Quick Sort, Merge Sort) using Pygame, allowing users to interactively explore the sorting process through an intuitive graphical interface.
  • Handicap Tracker – A Java program that tracks and calculates your golf handicap according to USGA regulations. Implemented data management and algorithmic logic to automate handicap calculations, providing users with an accurate and user-friendly experience.

Work Experience

Golf Course Attendant August 2022 – Current

Finkbine Golf Course | The University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA

  • Responsible for opening and closing the golf course daily.
  • Ensures positive customer experience by greeting and meeting their needs, on and off course.
  • Communicates effectively with staff to ensure a smooth and pleasant transition for patron’s golf experience.

Bag Drop Attendant May 2024 - August 2024

Mistwood Golf Club | Romeoville, IL

  • Set up and managed large golf outings of over 100 people.
  • Kept track of incoming golfers and their tee times to ensure smooth operation throughout the day.
  • Responsible for collecting and distributing monetary tips for the shift.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail by keeping an organized layout of course entrance and cart staging area.

Technical Skills

  • Java, Python, Object Oriented Programming, Agile Development, Git Version Control, Data Structures, Debugging, JavaDoc, Junit Testing, Computer Hardware, Algorithms, LeetCode

College Activities

  • Member | Association of Computing Machinery | August 2022 – Present
  • Member | Tippie Technology & Innovation Association | August 2022 – Present