Tom Cookson

thomascookson.com      github.com/tc10815

50 North St Apt. 203, Stamford, CT 06902 • twcookson@gmail.com • (203) 253-7303

Education

Pace University
MS in Computer Science, December 2023; GPA: 4.0
Focusing in AI, Deep learning and Web Development

University of Connecticut
Bachelor of General Studies, 2011; GPA: 3.64

Technical Skills

Proficient
Colab, CSS, Eclipse, Git/GitHub, HTML, Java, JavaScript, Jupyter Notebook, Linux Desktop, MariaDB, Microsoft Office, MySQL, Pandas, Photoshop, PostgreSQL, Python, React.js, REST, VSCode, Windows Desktop and Wordpress

Working Knowledge
Agile SDLC, Android Studio, C++, Django, FastAPI, Godot, Ionic Framework, Jenkins, Jira, Linux Server, Nginx, PyTorch, Rust and TensorFlow

Technical Experience

Sensational Achievements, Stamford, CT

2017 — 2019

Volunteer

• Collaborated with the consulting team to update and design new pages on the organization's WordPress site, improving functionality.
• Assisted in integrating and setting up WooCommerce for the website, enabling direct sales.

Laurel House, Inc., Stamford, CT

Database Consultant

February 2015-June 2018

• Provided occasional consulting to maintain and implement new features in the health database, continuing to facilitate service data uploads to state databases..

New Media Administrator

August 2013-February 2015

• Maintained and built new components for the Salesforce client database, including enabling uploads of Laurel House services directly to state databases.
• Created digital marketing materials, maintained social media presence, and managed the website.

Computer Skills Group Facilitator

October 2011-February 2015

• Facilitated computer skills workshops for individuals with severe mental illness.

Additional Professional Experience

Wilton Meadows Healthcare Center, Wilton, CT

June 2019-September 2020

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

• Assisted families during the pandemic, arranged last rites and facilitated communications.
• Planned and facilitated group activities for the dementia unit.

River House Adult Day Center, Greenwich, CT

February 2015-June 2019

Manager of Therapeutic Recreation

October 2017-June 2019

Full Time Activity Assistant

February 2015-October 2017

Laurel House, Inc., Stamford, CT

September 2012-June 2018

Education Specialist

September 2012-November 2013

Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) Employment Specialist

June 2012-August 2013