Douglas H. Armknecht
Local Address:
Billings, MT
Web page: Here
E-Mail: douga @ topoimagery . com
Education
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, May 2004
- Bachelor of Science in Geography, May 2004
- Minor in Business
Skills and Experience
Operating Systems: Windows 9x, 2000, XP; Unix; Linux; DOS
Languages: Java, C/C++, HTML, SQL, XML
Software: ArcView 8 and 3.x, ARC/INFO, Surfer, MapViewer, Visual Nature Studio, MicroDEM
File Formats: ARC shape/grid, E00, DOQ, DEM, DRG, DLG, LandSat MSS/TM/ETM, DXF, GeoTIFF, MrSID, LULC, NED elevation grids, SDTS formats
- Author of technical articles dealing with Remote Sensing topics
- Extensive independent experience with various GIS tasks, file formats, and display techniques
- Research Assistant for Kansas State University Department of Computer Science
- April 2001-April 2003; 10-12 hours/week during school; 40 hours/week in summer 2001
- Worked with team of programmers on DHARMA, an NSF-funded project researching distributed soil erosion modeling. Duties have included Java programming on the project's middleware, development of a web page front-end using Java servlet technology, and creation of posters for conference presentations.
- Creator and maintainer of TopoWeb topographic map resource
- Familiarity and field experience with GPS units, map and compass, and UTM grid system
Relevant Courses:
- Computer Science
- Analysis of Algorithms and Data Structures
- Database Systems Concepts
- Software Architecture and Design
- Operating Systems
- Software Engineering Project I/II
- GIS/Geography
- Cartography
- Geographic Information Systems
- Remote Sensing of the Environment
- Geography of Water Resources (includes GIS component)
Activities and Honors
- Acacia Fraternity: Community Service Chair (2003-present)
- Putnam Hall Governing Board: President (2001-2002), Treasurer (1999-2001)
- KSU Association of Residence Halls Student of the Year Nominee (2001)
- Putnam Hall Philanthropy Department (2000-2003)
- InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (1998-present), Webmaster (2000-2002)
- Yellowstone 500 Mile Hiking Club (1998-1999)
- Topeka Capital-Journal All-State Academic Team (1998)
Employment
Customer Service Technician, Sykes Enterprises
- Summer 2003; 40 hours/week
- Provided telephone technical support for DSL Internet customers. Troubleshooting, problem solving, and good communication were all key parts of this job.
Kitchen Helper, Kansas State University Housing and Dining Services
- August 2003-present; 10 hours/week
- Various kitchen and dining room duties
Community Assistant, Kansas State University Department of Housing and Dining
- October 2002-May 2003; 11-20 hours/week
- Assisted with resident needs, hall security, and mail sorting. Provided customer service and helped build a sense of community in the residence halls.