CS-Ph.D.: Programming/Development/Research near San Diego
Monica D. Barback
I am looking for a challenging position in the field of computer
science, in a programming, development, or research capacity. I will
be finishing my Ph.D. in Computer Science in December '93 and will
subsequently be relocating to San Diego to join my husband.
Currently, I am working on my dissertation in Logic Programming, which
has practical applications in the area of information retrieval from
non-monotonic databases. However, much of my experience is
inter-disciplinary, ranging from psychology to mathematics. I am
presently developing and implementing a psychological model to explain
human categorization phenomenon. A previous job I held involved
creating multi-media educational software. I have also had experience
with a variety of programming languages in several different
environments.
My strengths include an ability to understand abstract problem
descriptions and devise practical solutions, explain difficult concepts
in simple terms, and an ability to work well with people. I am an
energetic, creative and motivated individual who adapts well to
different working environments. I feel I would be a good match for a
variety of different companies.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Monica D. Barback
bar...@eecs.nwu.edu
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Monica D. Barback
2213 N. Ridge, Apt. 3B
Evanson, IL 60201
(708) 864-7175
bar...@eecs.nwu.edu
OBJECTIVE: I am looking for a challenging position doing software
development, programming or computer science research
EDUCATION:
Ph.D. Computer Science (June '94 expected)
Thesis Title: Default Logic, Proof Procedures,
and the Relation to Non-monotonic Reasoning
Advisors: Laurence Henschen and Jorge Lobo
Northwestern University, Evanston IL
Masters Computer Science (June '91)
Concentration in Artificial Intelligence, 4.0 avg.
Northwestern University, Evanston IL
B.S. Mathematics (June '86)
Magna Cum Laude, 3.6 avg.
SUNY/Buffalo, Buffalo, New York
SKILLS:
Languages: C, C++, Lisp, Pascal, Prolog, Fortran, VAX Assembler,
Basic, Lotus 123, SuperCard, MacIntosh windows
programming in Pascal, Various macro languages
Environments: X-windows, SunView, Unix, VAX VMS, MicroSoft
Windows, IBM DOS, MacIntosh System 7
WORK EXPERIENCE
PROGRAMMER: (4/93 - present)
Douglas Medin, Psychology Department, Northwestern University
** Cognitive modeling. Conceived and built a model to emulate
human categorization and learning skills under multiple
theories. The program was written in Lisp and a neural network
was used as the learning tool.
** Programming psychology experiments coded in Pascal and HyperCard.
** Purchasing laboratory software and hardware.
COMPUTER STUDIES ASSISTANT (9/92 - present)
Computer Studies Department,Northwestern University
** Assisting in the academic advising and registering of
undergraduate Computer Studies majors into their Computer Science
related courses.
TEACHING ASSISTANT (9/90 - 6/91)
Department of EECS, Northwestern University
** Directed laboratory sessions and graded assignments for the
course "Intro to Computers and Information Technology". Led a
hands on tutorial through various MacIntosh software packages
including Wordperfect, Hypercard, Microsoft Works, and Excel.
PROGRAMMER (6/90 - 8/90)
Roger Schank, Institute for Learning Sciences, Northwestern
** Created an educational interactive movie video for first
graders.
** Used SuperCard on a MacIntosh with a RasterOps board and a
video disk player.
BENEFITS OFFICER (10/86 - 6/89)
Norstar Employee Benefits Services, Inc., Buffalo NY
** Provided the actuarial calculations, administration, and was
the primary contact for Defined Benefit, Profit Sharing, Money
Purchase, and 401(k) pension plans.
** Programs written in Basic for both in-house and client use.
ACTUARIAL ASSISTANT (10/85 - 10/86)
L.T. Watkins & Associates, Inc., Buffalo New York
** Performed actuarial calculations for various defined benefit,
profit sharing, money purchase pension plans.
** Involved in the computer automation of the office.
AWARDS AND ACTIVITIES
Fellowships:
Murphy Fellowship (9/89 - 6/90) provided one year's
tuition with stipend
Amoco Fellowship (9/91 - 8/92) awarded by faculty nomination,
provided one year's tuition with stipend
Organizations
TA Consulting Group, an organization dedicated to helping TAs
adjust to their jobs. Led discussions dealing with
students/teacher interactions and effective teaching
methods for the classroom.
GEECSS, a graduate EECS social interaction committee, in
which I served as representative for the AI group.
Adirondaks Actuaries Club, admitted after passing 6 Society
of Actuary Exams
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Monica D. Barback and Jorge Lobo, A proof procedure for Default
Theories with Extensions, Internatn'l Logic Programming Symp,
Vancouver, British Columbia, 10/93 (in press)
PUBLICATIONS
Monica D. Barback, James J. Lu, and Jorge Lobo, Minimizing
Indefinite Information in Disjunctive Deductive Databases,
Intnatn'l Conference on Database Theory, Berlin, Germany, 10/92
James J. Lu and Monica D. Barback, and Lawrence J. Henschen,
Interpreting Disjunctive Logic Programs based on a Strong Sense
of Disjunction, Journal of Automated Reasoning, 8/93.
Monica D. Barback and James J. Lu, Strong Disjunctive Databases,
Workshop on Disjunctive Databases, San Diego, CA, 11/91.