ANGELA NICOLE MCCLOSKEY
2100 N. Line St. H302
Lansdale, PA
19446
267-421-4355

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To have a part time programming job while working full time at Merck Co. & Inc.

EDUCATION

Masters of Science in Computer Science: Thesis Option January 2008
University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario    
-Thesis topic: Optimizing Resource Management in Data Centers through the
Specification and Application of Service Level Agreements and Policies 

Graduate Courses taken:
-Advanced topics in distributed systems, operating systems and networking
-Distributed and parallel computing, parallel algorithms and high performance
computing
-Reading course in policies and service level agreements

Conference Publication and Presentation
oBest Paper: Simmons, B. McCloskey, A. Lutfiyya, H., “Dynamic Provisioning of
Resources in Data Centers,” International Conference on Autonomic and Autonomous
Systems, 2007.
oMcCloskey A., Simmons, B., and Lutfiyya, H. (2008) “Policy-Based Dynamic
Provisioning in Data Centers Based on SLAs, Business Rules and Business
Objectives” IEEE/IFIP Network Operations and Management (NOMS2008). 7-11 April
2008 Salvador, Brazil. 
	 
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science	June 2005      
University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario    
-Completed concurrently with Bachelor of Engineering Science 
            
Bachelor of Engineering Science in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering June
2004
University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario
-Best Chemical and Biochemical Design Project 2004: Production of Tissue
Engineered Cartilage
-Graduated on the Dean’s Honor List 
-Entrance Scholarship UWO 1999

WORK EXPERIENCE

Staff Biochemical Engineer January 2008-Present
Merck Co. & Inc, West Point, PA
Support automation projects in the biologics pilot plant
Support maintenance of laboratory equipment

Research Assistant January 2007-September 2007
Computer Science Department, UWO
Performed an academic literature survey of my proposed thesis topic
Created a prototype program for my thesis and conference publication

Teacher’s Assistant September 2005-January 2007
Computer Science Department, UWO
Answered undergraduate students’ questions about course material and
assignments 
Marked assignments and exams according to the Professor’s
specifications
Acted as a proctor for midterm and final examinations

Students with Disabilities Assistant January 2003-April 2007
SSD Services for Students with Disabilities, UWO
Attended classes of all disciplines and took clear and detailed notes
for students with disabilities 
Improved communication skills with students with disabilities 
 
Technical Support Agent	May 2005-October 2005
Teletech, London Ontario
Efficiently solved technical problems over the phone for Verizon
internet customers
Recorded the steps taken to achieve a solution in a database while on
the call
Enhanced problem solving, time management, multi-tasking and customer
service skills
Responded to complaints with diplomacy and mediated problems with
customers effectively

Research Assistant May 2004-September 2004
Computer Science Department, UWO	
Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada Undergraduate
Student Research Award(NSERC USRA)
oAwarded to candidates with highest marks
Researched wireless communications and positioning using WI-FI Access
Points extensively
Worked with Ekahau Wireless Positioning Software
Developed applications for the Pocket PC 2003 using Visual Studio .Net
Worked independently and reported research results to supervisor Dr.
Hanan Lutfiyya 

SKILLS

Computer
Extensive experience using Microsoft Office 97, 2000 and XP
Experience developing for the Pocket PC 2003 with Visual Studio .Net
Software
Accumulated expertise in Matlab, Java, C, C++, Turbo Pascal, Visual
Basic for Excel, Python and PHP
programming languages
Knowledgeable in MySQL, Apache web server, Dreamweaver, Fireworks and
Flash MX
Familiar with ACAD and Solid Edge graphics programs
Able to type up to 60 words per minute

Personal
Creative and able to work independently or as a team member
Excellent listening and writing skills
Exceptional team work, customer service and interpersonal skills
Fast learner, flexible and resourceful
Achieved a grade 6 equivalent Royal Conservatory level in Violin

ACTIVITIES

VP Communications for the Chemical Engineering Club UWO 2002-2003
UWO Surf Association 2005-2006
Participated in the intramural Co-ed Graduate Summer Softball League
2007
Participated in the intramural Co-ed Soccer Club 2007
Sailing, fitness, hiking, swimming, tennis, skating, skiing, violin,
baseball, writing and soccer