Gavin Tan

Software Developer and Boston University Alumnus

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About Me

I am currently a Software Developer at Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund. I graduated with a BA in Computer Science and a minor in Visual Arts from Boston University in May 2023. I became interested in CS due to my interest in video games. My most familiar languages are C/C++, C#, Python, OCaml, and Java. In my freetime, I enjoy playing video games, drawing, and practicing martial arts.

Projects

Game Projects

Web App Projects

Experience

Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund Software Developer

July 2023-Present

-Utilized C#, HTML, and SQL to design and develop several .NET MAUI applications which streamlined operational processes including supply ordering, records management, and user data management across multiple departments

-Developed a custom data grid filtering library with features such as multiple fields search and Boolean operators for use in several different internal applications, greatly increasing ease of use when working with large amounts of data

-Migrated the existing on-premises email system to a cloud-based email library, improving integration and functionality for many internal applications while reducing maintenance requirements

-Collaborated with OP&F business analysts and internal clients in order to gather requirements, communicate the development process to stakeholders, and deliver features for internal applications which drive efficiency

High Performance Computing Lab at University of Cincinnati Undergraduate Researcher

May 2022-August 2022

-Contributed to the modification of the Warped2 Simulation Kernel architecture, a synchronized parallel and distributed simulation kernel used for creating discrete event simulation models

-Translated multiple pseudocode algorithms into usable C++ code to be used within the Warped2 Simulation Kernel

-Assisted in restructuring the multithreading approach in order to increase the efficiency of the simulation

Sylvan Learning Instructor

June 2021-July 2021

-Taught foundational skills in math and reading to multiple rotations of underprivileged students through the Alliance Academy of Cincinnati’s summer school program. Tutored students in a 1-on-1 in-person using iPads

Sylvan Learning Assistant Instructor

September 2017-May 2018

-Instructed as a teaching assistant to multiple cohorts of 5 primary school students each on a weekly basis

-Taught principles and logic of coding to the students using the icon-based Lego programming environment WeDo. Helped students learn fundamentals of engineering, robotics, and programing

Student Staff Designer

January 2019-May 2019

-Created commercial graphic designs for multiple clients using Adobe Creative Suite tools Photoshop and Illustrator through Mason High School’s Design Studio internship program

-Parking pass design was selected from 20+ student staff designers’ designs for use in the high school’s official parking passes. Created apparel designs for a school sponsored student race