Resume

Chris Galac


Education

University of California, San Diego
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
c/o 2016, cum laude, GPA: 3.703



Technical Skills

Languages: C#, Java, C, C++, Python, HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, SQL
Frameworks/Libraries: .NET Framework, AngularJS, Bootstrap
Software: Linux/UNIX, Windows, MS Visual Studio, MS SQL Server



Work Experience


Software Development Engineer
Hitachi Vantara, San Diego, CA
September 2016 - December 2017

- Built Processes using C# to load GBs of XML data into MS SQL Server databases daily
- Formatted and created visualizations for data within an AngularJS single-page application
- Improved the runtime of a CSV parsing process from 24+ hours to 5 seconds
- Collaborated with team on projects using GitHub and Team Foundation Server

Student Media Assistant
UC San Diego Health Sciences, La Jolla, CA
June 2015 - September 2015

- Compiled and edited pictures and videos for traffic safety presentations
- Processed surveys by transferring them from paper to an online database
- Implemented original design ideas over existing videos and slideshows



Project Experience


Personal Web Portfolio
https://chrisgalac.github.io
2018

- Independently built a webpage using HTML/CSS, JavaScript, jQuery and Bootstrap
- Hosted and maintained version control through GitHub
- Expanded experience and skills in full-stack development

Godzilla Video Game
UCSD, La Jolla, CA
November 2015 - December 2015

- Developed a 3D video game using C++ with a focus on utilizing the OpenGL API
- Implemented particle effects, collision detection, and procedurally modeled buildings
- Built a parser to make use of free 3D models made available in OBJ format

Blackjack App
UCSD, La Jolla, CA
April 2014 - June 2014

- Utilized Java and the Eclipse IDE to create a game through object-oriented programming
- Practiced modular programming and ensured functionality through unit testing
- Organized a team of five to complete tasks through Agile software development

WolfTracker UI
Enigineers for Exploration, UCSD, La Jolla, CA
September 2013 - June 2014

- Developed a graphical user interface for a terrestrial vehicle using C++ and the Qt software
- Parsed positional data from the vehicle to graphically represent its location and orientation
- Recorded software milestones to be delivered to the California Wolf Center



Memberships and Activities


International Travel
December 2017 - Present
- Philippines, Hong Kong, Canada, Japan

UCSD IEEE - Eta Kappa Nu
Publicity Chair
February 2015 - June 2016
- Fostered public relations through social media and physical advertisements
- Helped manage the induction process for prospective members via informational and social guidance