Scott B. Thomas
2807 Petunia Ct.
Union City, CA 94587
Cell: 805-459-3844
scott@sbthomas.com 

Objective 
Obtain a challenging career utilizing and building on my experience in computer science and engineering. 

Education 
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Master of Science: Computer Science, June 2004. 
	Master’s Thesis: The 3rd Generation CiNIC Host Interface
		GPA – 3.9
	Bachelor of Science: Computer Science, June 2004
		GPA – 3.5

Work Experience 
Lead Software Developer
Network Performance Research Laboratory, Cal Poly State University 
June 2002 – June 2004 
•	Designed and developed communications interface between a host operating system and the Cal Poly 		intelligent Network Interface Card (CiNIC)
•	Implemented designed interface in Linux using kernel modifications and kernel loadable modules
•	Investigated the Linux kernel implementation of TCP/IP networking stack 

College Intern – Test Development Engineer
Cisco Systems Inc. 
June 2003 – September 2003 
•	Performed in depth analysis of router traffic testing processes using GigE and POS
•	Examined router software architectures of Cisco Gigabit Switched Router (GSR) product routers 
•	Developed and implemented an improved test plan which covered gaps in current test coverage 

Student Engineer 
Applied Research and Development Facilities and Activities, Cal Poly Foundation 
June 2001 – January 2002 
•	Spearheaded design and implementation of a communications package to collect and transmit Caltrans 		traffic data and streaming video from remote locations to the central Transportation 		Management Center. 
•	Implemented software to collect and format traffic data received. 

Programs, Languages, and Relevant Skills 
 
•	Unix, Linux, Windows
•	C, Java, C++, Tcl/Tk 
•	Cisco IOS, Ixia traffic generation
•	Linux Kernel programming
 
 
Projects and Activities 
•	Implemented forward error correction and flow control algorithms utilizing both TCP and UDP. 
•	Authored “Securing a Wireless Network Using a VPN” submitted to ACM Crossroads

Leadership Positions 
•	Vice President of Member Development, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity 
•	Engineering Student Council Representative, ACM – Cal Poly Chapter