Aram Rosenthal
207 Whitridge Street  -  Pittsburgh, PA 15213  -  (412) 621-3535
aram.rosenthal@gmail.com


EDUCATION

Graduate
University of Pittsburgh, Information Science, September 2007 – August 2008
Masters of Science in Information Science (MSIS)
Magna Cum Laude expected

Undergraduate
University of Pittsburgh, Interdisciplinary Major, January 2006 – April 2007
Designed Major “Computer Science and the Digital Arts”
Magna Cum Laude

Subjects covered include

Data Structures
Database Administration
Algorithm Analysis and Implementation
Discrete Mathematics
Computer Organization
Threading and Networking
C
Java
PHP
SQL
Perl
Assembly Language



WORK EXPERIENCE

Visual Information Systems Center at the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Graduate Student Researcher, August 2007 - Present

Upgraded and developed VIBE and ADVISE visual data mining software. Developed website for the Center of Excellence in Emergency Preparedness. Wrote coursework for Introduction to Game Development class. Co-planned, managed, and designed 3D animated introductory film for class. 

Newmedia Headquarters Inc, Norfolk, VA
Web Designer, September 2000 - December 2002

Designed and maintained client and in-house websites using HTML, CSS, and Dreamweaver.  Created, edited, and optimized graphics in Photoshop for websites as well as print and digital media.  Served as an advisor for website format and structure to developers and clients.  Maintained company computer hardware, software, and network. 
	
C. Everett Koop Institute at Dartmouth, Hanover, NH
Computer Animator, "Smoky Lies" Animation Team, February 1998 - September 2000

Designed and built all sets for 3D animated film.  Instructed students and interns in use of Lightwave 3D software.  Configured systems for optimal use of programs and rendering.  Collaboratively developed script and storyboards for film.


LEADERSHIP AND AWARDS

Massachusetts and Virginia Army National Guard
Heavy Machine Gunner in a light infantry unit, June 2002 – November 2006
	
Graduated Basic Training receiving honors for being in the top 10% of class
Completed Cannon Fire Direction Technical Course
Successfully completed Air Assault School “The most challenging ten days in the Army”
Awarded certificate of achievement for assistance to Fort Sill military police