C++
Intermediate3+ years experienceProgramming Languages1 teaching role
Solid understanding with practical experience in multiple projects
My Experience
Used for performance-critical applications and system programming. Applied it in client-server systems where real-time processing was essential.
Teaching Roles
CSCE 221 Teaching Assistant
Technical Deep Dive
Core Concepts I'm Proficient In:
• Data Structures & Algorithms Foundation: Comprehensive understanding of implementing fundamental data structures from scratch including linked lists, trees, hash tables, and graphs, gained through rigorous academic study and reinforced through teaching experience
• STL Containers & Templates: Proficient use of Standard Template Library containers (vector, list, map, set) and understanding of template programming for generic, reusable code components
• Pointers & References: Solid grasp of pointer arithmetic, reference semantics, and the relationship between memory addresses and data access patterns
• Object-Oriented Programming: Strong foundation in inheritance, polymorphism, and virtual functions, leveraging prior Java experience to understand C++'s OOP implementation
• Multi-Threading Concepts: Understanding of concurrent programming principles and thread management for performance optimization in system applications
• System Programming: Experience with low-level programming concepts including client-server architecture and inter-process communication
Advanced Development Patterns:
• Performance-Critical Design: Architecting C++ applications with emphasis on speed and efficiency, particularly in client-server communication scenarios
• Template-Based Programming: Utilizing C++ templates for creating flexible, type-safe code that can work with multiple data types without performance penalties
• Academic Teaching Methodology: Ability to break down complex C++ concepts into digestible parts for student comprehension, demonstrating deep understanding of language fundamentals
• System Architecture Understanding: Knowledge of how client-server interactions work at the system level, including request-response cycles and server optimization
• Cross-Language Integration: Leveraging experience from Java to understand C++'s approach to similar programming paradigms
Complex Problem-Solving Examples:
Client-Server System Architecture:
Designed and implemented a comprehensive client-server system that handles real-time communication between client requests and server responses. The project required optimizing the interaction speed to ensure the server could process requests efficiently while maintaining system stability. This involved implementing proper error handling, managing concurrent connections, and ensuring that server-side processes remained responsive under load. The experience provided deep insights into system-level programming and the critical importance of performance optimization in networked applications.
Data Structures Implementation & Teaching:
As a CSCE 221 Teaching Assistant, mastered the implementation of fundamental data structures from scratch, including complex structures like balanced trees and hash tables. This required not only technical proficiency but also the ability to explain intricate concepts like pointer manipulation, memory allocation patterns, and algorithmic complexity to students. The teaching experience reinforced understanding of C++'s memory model and helped develop expertise in debugging and problem-solving techniques that are essential for system-level programming.
Multi-Threading Integration:
Explored multi-threading concepts within C++ applications, understanding how concurrent execution can dramatically improve performance in system applications. This knowledge forms the foundation for future implementation of parallel processing in more complex applications, demonstrating recognition of C++'s capability for high-performance computing applications.
Areas for Continued Growth:
• Memory Management Mastery: Refreshing and deepening expertise in dynamic memory allocation, RAII principles, and smart pointers for robust resource management
• Advanced Multi-Threading & Parallel Computing: Expanding knowledge of parallel computing paradigms, thread synchronization, and concurrent data structures for high-performance applications
• Low-Level Programming Specialization: Developing expertise in system-level programming to create optimized libraries and components for integration into larger projects
• Library Development: Learning advanced C++ patterns and best practices for creating reusable libraries that can be published and utilized by the broader development community
• Performance Optimization Techniques: Mastering profiling tools, optimization strategies, and advanced C++ features for creating incredibly fast applications
• Modern C++ Standards: Exploring C++17/C++20+ features and modern C++ development practices for contemporary application development
Projects Using C++
3+ years
Experience
1
Projects
1
Teaching
Intermediate
Proficiency