Alexander K. Ames (Sasha)

Curriculum Vitae

Computer Science Department
Jack Baskin School of Engineering
University of California, Santa Cruz
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Phone: (lab): 831 459-4458
(home): 831 466-9658

Education

2009 (expected) Ph.D. Computer Science, University of California, Santa Cruz
2006 M.S., Computer Science, University of California, Santa Cruz
1999 B.A., Computer Science, Columbia University, New York

Industry experience

Summer 2006,2007(part-time)Intern, Hewlett Packard, Pleasanton, CA
Integrated classification techology and enhanced search capabilities into the RISS storage appliance.
2002-2003Software Developer, System Detection Inc., New York, NY
Developed front-end applications in JAVA for an IDS product.
1999-2002Software Developer, Multex, Inc., New York, NY
Developed and maintained numerous web-based application for financial data and research. Contributed to back-end and infrastructure development. Designed and implemented a service for calendar data from an XML feed.
1998Computer Support Intern, Reader's Digest Publications, New York, NY
Assisted art and editorial staff with computer system and application use. Installed and configured systems for use. Administered the network.
1995-1997Assistant to Owner-Operator, Supersample Corp., Great Neck NY
Operated wide-format printers to complete customer orders. Engineered software solutions for innovative digital printing techniques. Developed company website.

Research Experience

2004-2005Storage Systems Research Center, University of California Santa Cruz
Presently investigating view-based file systems for petascale storage. This involves the design of a query language, parser and interface implementation. Designed and Implemented interface and data structure for in-memory linking file system. Design and Ran performance evaluation for this project as well. Designed and Implemented user interface for linking file system.
1998Programming Systems Lab, Columbia University, New York
Investigated java permission for use in mobile agent research

Teaching experience

2004Teaching Assistant, University of California, Santa Cruz
Computer Literacy - Ran lab sections, Taught computing concepts and applications to students one-on-one. Graded lab assignments and term paper. Managed section enrollment.
Hypermedia and Web - Formulated lab assignments. Graded lab assignments and project deliverables. Assisted students with labs and projects. On occasion lectured/demonstrated material for use in lab.
2001Developer, Multex, inc.
Gave lecture and instructed support personnel on company software configuration and architecture.
1999Teaching Assistant, Columbia University
Computer Networks - Constructed class website. Conducted project demos. Proctored final exam including phone support for video network students taking exam remotely. Ran office hours to assist students.

Refereed publications

Technical Reports

Other Refereed Work

Graduate Coursework/Projects