ERIC A.

EDWARDS
425 Welch Ave. Unit 203, Ames, IA
563.210.5839 EricE1@iastate.edu

EDUCATION

Iowa State University of Science and Technology

Ames, Iowa
Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering; Expected Graduation: Spring 2017
GPA: 3.18/4.00; Deans List (2015)
Minor: Spanish; Certificate in Community Leadership and Public Service
ISU on the Mediterranean International Study Program Valencia, Spain
Universitat de Valencia
Summer 2014

WORK EXPERIENCE
UnitedHealth Group Optum
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Technology Development Program Intern
Summer 2016
Developed and implemented automated solution to perform application
validation process after code release using Jenkins Automation Software
Lead business requirements gathering sessions and documented the
requirements working with business users
Presented new ideas on increasing millennial engagement with healthcare to a
panel of executives
Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa

Teaching Assistant Computer Science 103

Spring 2015 - Present
Evaluate weekly homework for 40 students and help clarify questions via email
and office hours
Collaborate with faculty to create course material including tests, study guides
and problem sets
Technical Support Assistant College of Business
Spring 2014
Assisted in the maintenance of all ISU business building electronic devices
Developed a computer program to streamline and automate the security
maintenance of all computers in the business college.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Iowa State University Blood Drive
Ames, Iowa
Director
Spring 2015 Present
Lead all operations of an organization consisting of 66 members
Conducted outreach programs to ISU students, faculty, staff, as well as the
Ames community
Implemented a simple online sign up system for donors to schedule an
appointment decreasing wait times and increasing donor participation
Delta Tau Delta

Ames, Iowa

Philanthropy Chair
Spring 2012 Fall
2013
Organized multiple philanthropies to help raise money for various charities

Founded and successfully executed the inaugural Greeks Get Down for
Diabetes philanthropy raising over $1,500 from the community through a
benefit concert
Dance Marathon: Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals

Ames,

Iowa
Alumni & Community Outreach Committee Member
Spring 2013 Fall 2014
Partnered with local high schools to help raise donations and awareness of
Dance Marathon
Organized, promoted, and managed the logistics of a volleyball and golf
tournament fundraiser

SKILLS AND COMPUTER LANGUAGES

Spanish Microsoft Office Excel and Word Visual Basic Linux C C++ C#
Java HTML5
JavaScript CSS3 Algorithms Assembly Embedded Systems Databases
SQL Jenkins