Matthew
Jason Tanner
604 Willow
Trail Dr.
Norcross, GA
30093
(887) 776-3520
mjtanner@arches.uga.edu
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science,
University of Georgia, May 2002
GPA: 3.23
Associate of Science, Computer Science with honors,
Georgia Perimeter College,
December 1998
GPA: 3.66
Emphasis: Artificial Intelligence,
Evolutionary Computing, Simulation and Modeling
Programming Language Background: Java, C/C++, Pascal, Maple, HTML, and SQL
Group Production Experience: JSIM-like
simulation engine using method interleaving as an improvement over thread-based
simulation, database system for monitoring resistance to antimicrobial agents
in enteric bacteria, network resident optimizer employing neural network seeded
simulated annealing
Pertinent Work
Experience:
Student Worker, Department of Large Animal
Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia. Athens, GA
30602, Oct 1999 to Oct 2000;
Responsibilities included data compilation
and statistical analysis of research unit data, data entry and print layout
editing of research publications, maintenance of reference library and related
materials, correspondence regarding unit publications, installation and
maintenance of all unit information equipment and software.
Laboratory Technician II, Antimicrobial
Resistance Research Unit (ARRU), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), USDA,
Athens, GA 30605, Oct 1998 to Oct 1999;
Primary duties included data compilation and
statistical analysis of research unit data, data entry and print layout editing
of research publications, maintenance of reference library and related
materials, managed correspondence regarding unit publications, maintenance of
all unit information equipment and software.
Additionally, performed routine laboratory procedures and logistics
handling on samples collected for the National Antimicrobial Resistance
Monitoring System (NARMS).
Military Service:
Base
Defense Operation Center Staff Non-Commissioned Officer (Battle NCO),
Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 121st
Infantry, Georgia Army National Guard, Mar 2001 to Oct 2001, SFOR9, Eagle Base,
Tulsa, Bosnia-Herzegovina; Responsibilities entailed routine monitoring and
immediate response coordination of base defense force operations including
mobile and sentry guard forces, military police, fire, and medical response
services, incident and daily routine reporting, coordination of locally
employed interpreter pool, liaison with local national police and airport
officials, coordination and monitoring of off-base patrols and activities, and
daily inventory and safeguarding of locally maintained sensitive materials,
weapons, and ammunition.
Command
Historian Support Staff Non-Commissioned Officer 317th Military
History Detachment, U. S. Army Reserves, IFOR, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Hungary, Jun
1996 to Feb 1997; Responsibilities included collection of historically relevant
documents and related material from theater-wide multi-national command
activities and component, conducting of oral history interviews, subject
photography, coordinating team transportation and logistics, and performance of
routine administrative functions.
U.
S. Army Reserves, Georgia Army National Guard, Apr 1996 to Present
Current
Assignment: Cavalry Fighting Vehicle Gunner, Troop E, 108th Cavalry,
Griffin, Georgia 30223
U.
S. Army (Active), October 1988 to April 1996
Scout
Section Sergeant, August 1995 to March 1996
Squadron
Ammunition Section Sergeant, July 1994 to August 1995
Squad
Leader, July 1993 to June 1994
Squadron
Training Non-Commissioned Officer, December 1992 to June 1993
Armored Reconnaissance Specialist, October
1988 to December 1992
Honors and Activities:
Group Recognition Award, as a member of
Flouroquinolone/Poultry Campylobacter Risk Assessment Group, Food and Drug
Administration, June 2000
Student of the Semester Award, Georgia
Perimeter College, Fall Semester 1998;
Student of the Quarter, Department of
Mathematics, Engineering, and Computer Science, Dekalb College (Georgia
Perimeter College), Winter Quarter, 1998
Army Commendation Medal (2nd
Award), Army Achievement Medal (4th Award), Armed Forces
Expeditionary Service Medal (2nd Award), Humanitarian Service Medal,
National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Medal, NATO Medal (Yugoslavia),
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with ‘M’ Device, Armed Forces Service Medal, Army
Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award), Non-Commissioned Officer
Professional Development Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd
Award)
Interests:
Athletics, outdoor recreation, classical
guitar, painting and drawing, gardening, home improvement
References:
Available upon request