Peter Klaus Schoenhoff
/ 245 Second St.Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-4898 /
Objective: A full-time position in software engineering, testing, or programming.
Education:
Master of Science, Computer Science and Applications, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, VA, GPA: 3.62 December 2001
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA. Prerequisite coursework for entering Graduate Computer Science program, GPA: 3.78 1997-1999
New River Community College, Christiansburg, VA. Prerequisite course work for entering Graduate Computer Science program at Virginia Tech GPA: 4.00 1997-1998
Bachelor of Music, Music Education, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Richmond, VA,GPA: 3.24December 1993
- Graduated Cum Laude
- Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA. Classes toward Music Education degree 1987-1990
Thesis:
Belbin’s Roles, The Belbin SPI, and Their Application To Software Engineering TeamsStudied the effects of the presence, absence, and strength of various roles on the performance, success, and viability of software engineering teams, as well as the potential of the SPI as a tool to guide team building 2000-2001
Applications/Operating Systems/Language Proficiency:
Languages: C / C++, Visual Basic, HTML, Java, Perl, UNIX and MS-DOS scripting, Lisp / Scheme, Prolog, some Java Scripting, some SAS
Operating Systems: UNIX, MS-DOS, Finder, MacOS, Windows 3.X, Windows 95/98/NT/2K/ME
Applications: Various word processors, text editors, spreadsheets, internet tools, IDEs
Project Examples:
Spherograph. A three dimensional design toy, designed for Software Engineering and continued as a personal hobby and business (see 2000-2001
Architecture-level design of a Personal Directions System. Project for Software
Design and Quality2001
Distributed Hotel Reservation System. Developed using JavaSpaces technology, an applet client, and an SQL database; project for Operating Systems 2000
TV-OLAMIS. Usability study and interface design for an online lease application and maintenance inventory system for a local apartment complex; project for Usability Engineering 2000
An Event Scheduling Package for MOOsburg. Prototype and study of an event coordinator for an existing community MOO; project for Computer Supported Cooperative Work 1999
Work Experience:
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Computer Science Department, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Tutored students, graded assignments, and assisted instructors with course administration2000- 2001
Served as GTA for the following classes:
- Object Oriented Design
- Introduction to Data Structures
- Models, Theories and Frameworks of Human-Computer Interaction
- Computer-Supported Cooperative Work
Virginia Tech Computing Center, Lab Operations Group, Blacksburg, VA
Worked at check-in and help desk at two campus computing labs1998-1999
Montgomery County Public Schools, Christiansburg, VA 1994-1998
Taught elementary school music for Bethel, Shawsville, and Belview Elementary Schools
Served in the following roles –
oStaff Development Technology Teacher
oTechnology Duty Person
oTechnology Committee Chairman
oTechnology Contact Person
Private Guitar Teacher1988-2001
Consultant, VCU Academic Campus Computing Center, Richmond, VA1991-1993
Offered software support for many applications, operating systems, and languages
Publication:
Schoenhoff, P.K., S. Henry, and W. Lloyd, Software Development Teams Evaluation, Proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Infrastructure for Electronic Business, Science, and Education on the Internet (SSGRR), L’Aquila, Italy August 2001.
Other Activities:
Member, Virginia Tech Computer Science Graduate Council. Served as Scribe, Assistant Webmaster, and Awards and Recognition Committee Representative 2001
Member, Upsilon Pi Epsilon (International Honor Society for the Computing Sciences)2001
Member, Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)1999-2001
Webmaster, Tried Stone Christian Center2000-2001
ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest, Mid-Atlantic Region
Judge2000
Staff Volunteer1999
Youth Minister, Tried Stone Christian Center, Blacksburg, VA1995-2000
Coach, Bethel Elementary School's Odyssey of the Mind Teams1995-1998
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America1987
Interests:
Software Engineering: design, testing, quality, metrics, teams
Music: proficient on many instruments, with amateur and professional performing experience