Mac Stevens 
1885 Foxworthy Avenue
San Jose, California 95124-1619
phone: (408)-377-5271  
e-mail: stevensm@earthlink.net

Desired Position : 3D Graphics/Java/C/C++ Programmer

Outstanding Achievement

    I am the sole author of a Java applet displaying animated knot-tying in 3D
    with GUI to change view angle, zoom, and speed; able to tie any arbitrary
    knot by editing an easily-understood script file, which script I also
    originated. (3500 lines non-commented source code) On the internet now:

    http://www.home.earthlink.net/~stevensm/knot.html 

Skills

    Mathematics
        I used 3D math in many applications: the knot program above; complex
        force-moment balancing in my aerodynamic design program; computation
        of roofs of unusual angles; and computation of lay-out dimensions for
        complicated floor plans.

        I wrote a library of math functions in C (fabs, ln, exp, pow, sqrt,
        sin, cos, tan, asin, acos, atan) using only +-*/ because <math.h> was
        unavailable to me.

    Algorithm Development
        In the knot program, I clearly documented numerous complex algorithms
        in text, equations and drawings before beginning coding, resulting in
        fewer coding bugs.  This program uses algorithms which produce real-
        time animation while maximizing resolution, assign thread priority
        and sleeping based on actual priority, and other optimizations.

    Modeling
        I modeled a rope in the knot program, an aerodynamic/hydrodynamic
        vehicle in an optimization program, and 2D/3D elastic collision in two
        visualization applets.

        I estimated the lateral stability of a glider with negative dihedral
        and a dorsal wing at a comprehensive range of angles of attack and
        bank angles, based on a mathematical model.

    Java
        I wrote the knot program and several other applets in Java 1.1 using a
        variety of classes.

    C/C++
        I wrote a program in C to optimize an aerodynamic design (1500 lines
        non-commented source code) including a library of math functions.

        I designed a library of C++ classes to represent any physical quantity,
        vector or matrix.

    Leadership/Project Management
        As foreman and lead carpenter building multimillion-dollar homes, I
        directed the work of up to fifteen carpenters and several
        subcontractors as well as planning, ordering materials, and liaison
        with engineer, architect, and building officials.

    Quality Control
        As a roof framer and foreman, by repeatedly inspecting my work, I
        regularly produced accurate computations and information resulting in
        smooth assembly -- correct when first built.

        For example, on my last project I ordered $30,000 worth of custom-
        fabricated structural steel, specifying all critical dimensions and
        personally checking parts.  On the day of erection, all steel parts
        fit each other as well as every mating foundation bolt, with no
        alteration.  This required +/- 1/8" tolerance.  All foundation bolts
        were already set in concrete and one 38-ft high truss mated with
        eighteen foundation bolts.
 
        I also regularly found and corrected many architect and engineer plan
        errors and omissions before they affected production.
	
Programming Experience/Training

    I have taken college classes in the following subjects:
        Pascal, C, C++, Unix, Java, linear algebra, calculus, ordinary and
        partial differential equations, statics, structural engineering

    I have written programs for the following:
        animated knot-tying. (3500 lines non-commented source code)
        optimizing aerodynamic design, including a library of math functions
        (1500 lines non-commented source code)
        base conversion (e.g., binary to base 7)
        plotting sine waves
        solving a differential equation
        hangman game
        displaying shaded spheres

    I have experience with the following:
        Unix : vi, sed, awk, Bourne shell
        assembly language
        Installation of OS/2, Linux, DOS
        Disk drive partitioning
        MS Excel : optimizer, graphing, math functions, Visual Basic functions
        MS Access (database) : forms, reports

Education

    High School: Delphian School, Sheridan, Oregon 1989

    Colleges attended:  Harvey Mudd 89-90, West Valley 93,  Mission 94,
    Foothill 96-97, San Jose State 98-99

Work Experience

    99-00  Carpenter Foreman, Cowan/Gentry Construction
    97-99  Lead Carpenter, Master Roof Framer, Nuncio Construction 
    93-97  Carpenter Apprentice, various construction outfits
    90-92  miscellaneous (baby-sitter, waiter, factory laborer, et al.)
 
References

    Covey Cowan 	Cowan/Gentry Construction	(650)-596-9160
                                                    cel (650)-222-2742
    Dave Nuncio         Nuncio Construction             (530)-620-4106
    Khristy Gavigan	Walker/Warner Architects 	(415)-626-6632 x115
    Steve Guzzetta	Contractor 			(408)-445-1841
    Jeremy Berthiaume	Cowan/Gentry Construction 	(408)-245-4188
    Lorenzo Santiago	Cowan/Gentry Construction 	(650)-473-9415
    Will Clemence 	Cowan/Gentry Construction 	(650)-368-9371
    Rob Wallis          Jonce Thomas Construction       (510)-449-7554