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Career Objective To obtain a faculty position in Computer Science at a university or a full-time position as a researcher at a research facility, where my problem solving skills and teaching abilities will be utilized to accomplish and exceed the institution’s goals.

Skills Summary

• Programming skills in the following languages: C++ (Borland and Visual), C, Java, JavaScript, Perl, Visual Basic, HTML, MATHEMATICA, MAPLE, VHDL, VHDL-AMS, AHDL, Fortran, Pascal, Assembler, and Hitachi PLC’s.
• Experience with the following operating systems: Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 95, Windows 3.1, DOS,  Linux and Unix.
• Experience with the following CAD packages and simulators: MAGIC, MAXPLUS2, VIEWLOGIC, L-EDIT, IDEAS, ANSYS, XILINX, and SYNOPSIS.
• Experience in Digital Logic Design.
• Experience with linear and indexing assembly processes, continual improvement projects, pneumatic devices, hydraulics, vacuum pumps and Hitachi PLC’s.
• Knowledge of machine control design.
• Knowledge of Capital Expenditure Projects and SPC techniques.

Teaching Experience

• Instructor for Intro to Programming  I & II (in C++), Data Structures, Math Logic, HTML and Web programming, Operating Systems, Organization of Programming Languages, Assembly Language, Digital Logic, Intermediate Algebra and Calculus I lab, Fall 1998-Fall 2000.
• Instructor for introductory programming classes, CS I & II (structural and OOP approaches to C++), Spring 1996 – Summer 1997.
• Lab Instructor for introductory programming class, Fortran 77 & Fortran 90, Fall 1995 – Spring 1996.
• Calculus Tutor for Mathematics Dept., University of KY, Fall 1991 – Winter 1993.

Papers and Honors

• D. Curtin, D. Gibson, G. Lewandowski, L. Meede, C. Purdy, The nuts and bolts of academic careers:  a primer for students and beginning faculty, Proc. 32nd Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE2001), Charlotte, NC, Feb. 2001.

• D. Gibson, H. Carter, and C. Purdy, The use of hardware description languages in the development of microelectromechanical systems, Journal of Analog Integrated Circuits and Signal Processing 28 (2), Aug. 2001, 173-180.

• D. Gibson and C.N. Purdy, Extracting behavioral data from physical descriptions of MEMS for simulation, Journal of Analog Integrated Circuits and Signal Processing 20 (3) (September 1999), 223-234.  Also published in Journal of VLSI Signal Processing Systems for Signal, Image, and Video Technology 22 (2) (September 1999), 135-146.

• D. Gibson, A. Hare, F. Beyette, Jr., and C. Purdy, Design automation of MEMS systems using behavioral modeling, Proc. Ninth Great Lakes Symposium on VLSI, R.J. Lomax and P. Mazumder, eds., (March 1999), 266-269.

• D. Gibson and C.N. Purdy, Extracting behavioral data from physical descriptions of MEMS for simulation, CERC/VIUF Workshop, Dayton, OH, Dec. 1997.  Extended version  appears in International Journal of Integrated Circuits and Signal Processing.

• D. Gibson and C. Purdy, VHDL-AMS models for mechatronic components, 25th Annual Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Science Symposium, April 2000.

• Recipient of University Research Summer Fellowship (URC Summer Fellowships 1998, 1999)

Education

• Computer Science Graduate Program, University of Cincinnati, Fall 1995 – Present, 3.73 GPA.
• BSEE, Electrical Engineering, University of Kentucky, Graduation Date: May 1988.
• Undergraduate Computer Science Coursework, University of Cincinnati, Spring 1994 – Fall 1995, 4.0 GPA.
• Additional Mathematics Coursework, University of Kentucky, Fall 1991 – Winter 1992, 4.0 GPA.
• Mt. Healthy High School, Cincinnati, OH, Graduation Date: June 1982, 4.0 GPA.

Past Employment

• Program Director, Math and Computer Science Dept., College of Mount St. Joseph, Fall 1998-Present.
• Asst. Professor, Math and Computer Science Dept., College of Mount St. Joseph, Fall 2000-Present.
• Instructor, Math and Computer Science Dept., College of Mount St. Joseph, Fall 1998-Present.
• Instructor, Computer Science Dept., Southern Ohio College, Summer 1999.
• Research Assistant, ECECS Dept., University of Cincinnati, Summer 1996 – Spring 2001.
• Teaching Assistant, ECECS Dept., University of Cincinnati, Fall 1995 – Summer 1996.
• Electrical Engineer, Hitachi Automotive Products, U.S.A., Harrodsburg, KY.
• Miscellaneous Jobs from 1982 – 1996: Computer Operator, Math Tutor, Office Clerk, Stock Clerk, Assistant Minister, and Delivery Person.