MENASHE DUCHOVNY

Web Page: http://www.duchovny.org
E-mail: resume-web@duchovny.org

EDUCATION: Yeshiva University, Yeshiva College, New York, NY
                             B.A. in Computer Science, May 1999
                             Studies Abroad: Jerusalem, Israel 1995-1996

RELEVANT COURSE WORK:
Computer Course Work:
C, C++, Algorithms and Data Structure I and II, Discrete Structures I and II, Digital Logic, Operating Systems, Algorithmic Processes, Network and Communications, Mini and Micro Systems, Assembler
Mathematical Course Work: Calculus I and II, Linear Algebra

COMPUTER SKILLS:
Operating Systems:
UNIX (Linux, IRIX), MS-DOS, Windows 3.X/95/98, Windows NT, Mac OS 8.5
Compilers: Microsoft Visual Studio 6, Symantec Visual Café 3, Borland JBulder 3, GNU, generic compilers
Languages: Java 2, JFC, C, C++, Visual Basic, PERL 5, JavaScript 1.2, Shell Scripts, CGI, Dynamic HTML, CCS, DOM
Network Protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, FTP, UDP/IP, HTTP, TELNET

WORK EXPERIENCE:
U.S. Can Corporation, Website Developer,
New York, NY, Spring 1999 - Present

Maintain integrity of a major corporate website containing over 10,000 links. Keep regular communication with the site's webmaster for quality assurance purposes. Reengineered the website to reflect the most recent technological advances of the web browser industry; leading supplier of highest quality packaging products in the United States and constantly expanding European market. Invented cross-browser drop-down menu navigation control utilizing JavaScript, Dynamic HTML, Style Sheets, Document Object Model. Constructed Java applet that provides up to minute stock quote from Yahoo, Inc. Implemented C++ based utility script that redirects HTTP protocol information to avoid most browsers' security violation error.
Yeshiva University MIS Department, Assistant to Network Administrator, New York, NY, Fall 1996 - Spring 1999
Maintained and supported University’s computer workstations and file servers connected by TCP/IP networks. Troubleshoot various hardware and software related problems. Tutored students in Java and C++. Assisted students with different computer projects and assignments. Installed hardware, such as printers, network adapters.
Fashion Mall, LLC, Website Developer, New York, NY, June 1997 - May 1998
Designed, maintained and enhanced commerce website; that was rated best of the Web by Microsoft Corporation for over 6 months. Checked for missing links, broken images, and corrupted scripts. Scanned and edited images using Adobe PhotoShop and other fine image-processing programs. Created and maintained Active Channel for Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 and Netcaster Channel for Netscape Navigator 4. Utilized latest techniques in web development and integration such as Dynamic HTML, JavaScript 1.2. Produced CGI scripts to interact with web users and accommodate with their personal requirements. Wrote programs in C++ and PERL 5 to organize and analyze log files.
PROJECTS:
JTalk written in Java 1.2 with extensive use of JFC’s Swing.
Best Java chat program that is completely compatible with millions of UNIX talk daemons. Employs UDP/IP daemon server that listens to talk requests and creates TCP/IP socket chat connection to the remote party. Aside from the standard chat options, JTalk major features are answering machine, advanced address book/screen service. JTalk consists of 85 classes and over 1,500 lines of source code. JTalk is available as a freeware utility on the Internet, with the source code, under GNU General Public License.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Web Master,
Russian Club of Yeshiva University, 1996 - Present
  • Created dynamically updateable member database and hit counter using PERL 5, wrote miscellaneous JavaScript codes.

  • Active Member
    , Computer Science Club of Yeshiva University, 1996 - Present
  • Install, maintain and enhance comprehensive TCP/IP network that enable students to interact and share information.

  • Member, European Club of Yeshiva University, 1996 - 1999
    Team Member, Yeshiva University’s Soccer Team, 1996 - 1999
    LANGUAGES: Fluent in Russian. Basic understanding of Spanish and Hebrew.
    INTERESTS: Web Design and Hosting, Writing Programs, Photography, Image Editing, Reading, Soccer, Chess, Roller Blading.