Introduction
Hello! Welcome to my website! My name is Edward Amoako and I am currently a Junior Java Engineer.
I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in New Media and Communication Technology from the Ohio State University in Spring 2023.
I'm a motivated, highly-adaptable professional with a strong interest in the use and application of Technology,
which is central to both my education and career aspirations. I am quality-driven and goal-focused with strong
research, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
I use my knowledge of technology and organizational processes to improve company operations.
Personal Projects
Below are my personal projects that I have completed.
Code Combat
An IDE console-based fighting game with the option to play against the computer (CPU) or a
local player.
What I Learned
Interfaces
Inheritance
Classes & Objects (Attributes, Functions and Methods)
Data Structures (ArrayLists, Arrays)
Practiced Git and Github commands from the Terminal to create this repository.
Utilized the Java Sound Technology API to play in-game audio and music.
Eddie's Budgeting App
Designed and implemented a Java-based command-line interface for tracking income and expenses by category.
Utilized OOP principles to model transactions, budgets, and user interactions in a modular, extensible structure.
Implemented data validation, transaction summaries, and categorized reporting using in-memory storage..
Plans to integrate a GUI and a web-based front end via TypeScript and HTML.
Academic Projects
Below are my academic projects I have completed. To avoid potential academic misconduct, I have decided to upload all proejcts to Google Drive as opposed to GitHub. I have copied the files into folders for viewing.
Text Adventure
Substitution Cipher
Data Analysis
Fun With Files
High-Low Sevens
Dragon Trainers
Bar Chart Scoreboard
Trajectory Modeling
Credit Card Check / Luhn Algorithm
Guess A Number
Fun With Branching
Fun With Strings
Guess The Word
Sorting Methods
Searching Methods
Stack Calculator
Word Analysis w/ Queues
Unit Testing
Recursion Exercises
Invetory Report
LinkedList
Playlist
Simple Set
Simple Set 2
Binary Tree
Shopping Cart
Skills
Mastered intermediate to advanced skills in Java and programming concepts.
Learned and employed Java OOP concepts like APIE and data structures such as Arrays, Stacks, Queues, Maps, Lists, Trees, and LinkedLists.
Skilled user of Microsoft/Google services: Word/Docs, PowerPoint/Slides, Outlook/Gmail, and OneDrive/Drive.
Highly adaptable, flexible professional who embraces teamwork, but also enjoys working independently.
My Resume
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Experience
HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Software Engineer: July 2023 - Present
Working in the Commercial Digital Team to help contribute to the evaluation and integration of vendor solutions into company environments by altering them to organization standards and regulations.
Performing defect triage, root cause analysis, and maintenance of web applications.
Designing and developing high-quality software solutions using the Java programming language.
Developing, optimizing, and managing SQL queries for database interactions.
Utilizing DB2 database management system for data storage and retrieval.
Collaborating with Development and DevOps teams to implement and maintain automated build and deployment pipelines using Jenkins.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze software requirements.
Participating in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Implementing effective error handling and logging mechanisms to ensure the smooth operation of software.
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Student Accessibility Assistant:
September 2022 - Present
Provided support to professors and executives regarding staff and student portals.
Communicated steadily and consistently with upper-division managers and staff to log all errors and insoluble issues.
Ensured essential PDF, Excel, and Word documents were organized appropriately and accessible to a wide range of users including the deaf and blind.
OHIO DEPARTMENT OF JOBS AND FAMILY SERVICES.
Office Professional 1 - Office of Unemployment:
April 2021 - May 2022
Accessed and entered essential information into company databases to proofread and process unemployment forms.
Worked collaboratively to review and edit illegible and/or incorrectly formatted files that improved company workflow.
Provided daily reports detailing tasks completed and problems encountered.
KROGER CO.
Front End: Courtesy Clerk; Fuel Clerk:
August 2018 - May 2022
Prepared groceries for transport.
Aided customers who were in need.
Cleaned and disposed of garbage, cleared recycling bins in the front end
of the store.
Collected and organized shopping carts.
Provided regulatory maintenance on public facilities to ensure customer satisfaction.
Worked successfully in a team environment as well as independently.
Provided customer care as they purchased fuel for their vehicles.
Ensured customer safety by practicing refueling regulations and safety
precautions.
SAFELITE AUTOGLASS
Invoice Associate:
July 2019 - September 2019
Compiled, sorted, processed, and entered customer transactions.
Managed client, auto shop, and insurance firm relations with one another.
Researched and communicated with customers for additional
information on incomplete documents.
FIRST MERCHANTS BANK
Junior Commercial Administrator:
August 2018 - June 2019
Commercial Loans: Entered debits, credits, and loans into the company
database.
Answered calls and directed clients to their appropriate destination.
JONES-SCHLATER FLOORING
Intern:
October 2016 - May 2018
Maintained and organized numerous office files.
Greeted many clients who came in for meetings.
Monitored phone calls and company appointments.
Organized warehouse supplies and equipment.
CERTIFIED OIL
Intern:
August 2015 - June 2016
Aided with company duties such as filed papers, answered calls,
prepared documents for mailing to other branches, etc.
SERVICE
SERVICE GOSPEL VOCAL ENSEMBLE
September 2017 - December 2017
Helped set up the stages.
Managed product sales.
Analyzed consumer interests.
The Gospel Vocal Ensemble offered free entertainment through
Columbus State Community College.
MEALS ON WHEELS
September 2018 - June 2019
Provided meals for the elderly during the afternoon.
Engaged in thoughtful conversations with senior citizens.
ENVISION: ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
June 16-23, 2018
Students who demonstrated excellence and interest in the engineering and
technology fields were able to gain a hands-on experience with their career of
choice and network with prestigious influences within the engineering and
technology fields.
EDUCATION AND HONORS
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
August 2019 - May 2023
Communication Technology Major
Dean's List: AU2019, SP2020, SP21, AU22, SP23
Cum Laude
Cristo Rey Columbus High School
August 2015 - June 2019
Class of 2019
Cristo Rey Engineering Scholarship
Class of 2019 Recipient
Senior students who performed highly academically in engineering class.
These recipients maintain a strong network of scholars and instructors.
Envision: Engineering and Technology
June 16-23, 2018
Students who demonstrated excellence in engineering fields gained hands-on experience
and networked with prestigious influences within STEM fields.
CERTIFICATIONS
[Click on the name of the certification to download the certificate.]
JPMorgan Software Engineering Virtual Experience Program on Forage
November 2022
Used Perspective data visualization software and Python to monitor stock price trends and create trading strategies.
JPMorgan Agile Virtual Experience Program on Forage
November 2022
Studied and utilized Agile and Scrum methodologies to create user points, user stories, product backlogs,
and an overview of the Sprint process.
JPMorgan Cybersecurity Virtual Experience Program on Forage
November 2022
Identified and neutralized mock security breaches and created data graphs from user information to
examine trends and patterns using Python.
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