RAFAEL J MENDEZ142 PRINCETON OVAL, FREEHOLD, New Jersey 07728 908-415-2324 rafael.mendez@rutgers.edu Linkedin Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelme1

OBJECTIVE

Seeking entry level position in a fast paced IT environment, Network Engineering. Solid background in Computer Science, Business Analysis and Supply Chain. 

EDUCATION

Rutgers University – New Brunswick, NJ Expected Graduation May 2015 B.A., Information Technology/Minor Business Administration Major GPA 3.64

Kean University - Union, NJ Major: Computer Science Transferred to Rutgers June 2012

SKILLS

Adept in Programming Languages C, Java, Python Expertise in HTML/PHP/MYSQL/Microsoft Access

2013/ASP.NET/Visio development/Tableau Proficient in MS Office Products Intermediate in Chinese Language

Competent in public speaking for Case competitions Custom Building Performance PCs from Scratch  Adept with Wireshark Packet Analysis  Network knowledge (TCP/IP, IPv4, Configure Cisco

Devices, VPN, Network topologies, Design, Troubleshoot) Organized Group Team Leader

RELEVANT COURSES

Data Structures, Computer Architecture, Management Info Systems, Data Analytics, Database Design, Information Security, Discrete Mathematics, Statistical Methods for Business, Marketing, Management, Financial Accounting, Finance, Capstone, Marketing Research

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Performed analysis on self-curated stock data with Data Analytic techniques (Correlation and Multiple Linear regression) to predict MSFT stock price using correlated stocks and S&P 500. Results can be used for advisement on creating a stock portfolio.

Designed a MYSQL Expense database connected to a frontend webserver for users that enabled reports. Was selected to Co-lead a case competitive team to present a proposal to the Directors of the Supply Chain Department at

Rutgers Business School. Designing an entire medical company flowchart, while implementing Demand/ Strategic Planning, and Six Sigma Supply Chain techniques.

Designed a Network Diagram of an enterprise private network for an international financial company with security and efficiency in mind using MS Visio.

Participated in the Intercollegiate Programming Contest helping Kean University achieving new record place standing   Developed a RFID tag system using MS Visual basic program and MYSQL database.

CURRENT ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS

Fitness Instructor for Rutgers Martial Arts Club 2012-2013 Scholars for Charity 2013

o Helped develop websites for small business non-profit charity Capstone (in-progress)

o Currently working with a team of random individuals to create a software/solution design for an organization where skills in Market Research, Project Management, and Software Development is being applied.

Self-Studying for CCNA Exam 200-120 Certification for enterprise network systems (May 2015)