Mark Van der Merwe

3483 Arcata Rd | 848-200-0884 | vandermerwem2@gmail.com

Education
Undergraduate | University of Utah | Expected Graduation: May 2020
CS Major August 2016-Present GPA: 3.96.
This year will complete: CS 1410, CS 2100, CS 2420, Math 2210, Math 2270.

High School | Academy for Math, Engineering, and Science | Graduated: May
2016
GPA: 4.0.

Programming Experience
Intern | FLUX Research Group; School of Computing at the University of Utah |
July-August 2015, June-August 2016
I interned for the Flux Research Group at the University of Utah. I contributed to their PhantomNet project.
https://www.phantomnet.org Link to my tutorial: https://wiki.phantomnet.org/wiki/phantomnet/tutorial-interactingand-scripting-on-the-ue-with-culebra

Software Lead | Mood Check | October 2016 - Present

I am the software lead for Mood Check, an app that is designed to help prevent suicide by providing accountability
and cheerful messages to those in need. Mood Check is part of the Bench-to-Bedside Competition.

Co-Project Lead | The Connect Series | June 2015 - Present

I am a co-lead for The Connect Series, a project I helped start that is creating open source application that schools
can modify to connect their constituents to the opportunities around them. http://amesapp.weebly.com/amesconnect.html Github link: https://github.com/vandyknight/AMES_Connect

Work Experience
Tool Mentor | Lassonde Make Program; Lassonde Studios at the University of
Utah | August 2016 - Present
I am currently a tool mentor for the Lassonde Make program. I help students who come around to our shop with
their projects, help teach tools, and provide any support the students need to prototype.
http://lassonde.utah.edu/make/

Volunteer Work
Volunteer | Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance | July 2015 - Present
I volunteer for SUWA, a group dedicated to saving Utahs wild lands. I help with data entry, manning tables, and
was published in the Salt Lake Tribune writing on wilderness protection. http://suwa.org My opinion piece:
http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/4409838-155/letter-public-lands-initiative-fails-utah

Awards
Runner Up Sterling Scholar in Computer Technology
Awarded Runner Up Sterling Scholar for academic excellence in the field of computer technology.

AP Scholar With Distinction

Awarded in recognition of exemplary college-level achievement on Advanced Placement Program Examinations.

Academy for Math, Engineering, and Science Awards Banquet

Four-time awardee. Four-time academic excellence awardee, award for best in Honors Chemistry, award for best in
University of Utah Chemistry 1210/1220, and award for best in AP US Gov & Pol.

American Legion Oratorical Contest

Placed first in high school and district level and the participated in the State American Legion Oratorical Contest.

Academic All State

Awarded Academic All State for playing Varsity Soccer at Cottonwood High School while maintaining a 4.0 GPA.

Skills
Programming: experience with Java, Android, and basic bash scripting. Basic experience with power tools.