2144 Buffalo Run
THOMAS A. BIERLY Bellefonte, Pa 16823
http://www.personal.psu.edu/tab5083 Cell: (814) 933-6286
tab5083@psu.edu
OBJECTIVE: To obtain full-time employment, beginning the summer of 2010, in the field of information technology with an
emphasis on IS project management; special interests include security and risk analysis, IS/IT integration and web
development and design.
EDUCATION: The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA
BS in Security and Risk Analysis expected June 2010
BS in Information Sciences and Technology expected June 2010
Major GPA 3.11/4.00 Cumulative GPA 2.54/4.00
EXPERIENCE: Pennsylvania State University University Park, Pa December 2006 – Present
Web Developer / Programmer
Worked for the Laboratory of Economic Management and Auctions, Solutions Institute, Office of Learning
Initiatives, Office of Instructional Design and Infrastructure, and performed undergraduate research under Dr.
Brian Smith.
Designed and developed interactive media to provide solutions for technology assisted education such as game
modules and simulations and to do research on electronic markets, and decision support systems
Administrated a computer network designed to simulate business activities
KPMG LLP, hired by the OIG to audit the FDIC Washington, DC June 2009 – August 2009
Federal Information Technology Advisory Services Associate
Delivered IT Advisory services including risk and control assessments, system development reviews, software
application suggestions, project management services and system implementation instructions.
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation Pittsburgh, Pa June 2007 – September 2007
Systems Analyst
Documented database flows and logic in order to meet internal audit requirements
Developed and implemented a standardized naming convention to improve human comprehension
Converted databases from Access 97 to 2003 in order to utilize new functionality and capabilities
Eliminated erroneous data from SQL queries and VBA macros to improve operational efficiency
The Vanguard Group, Inc. Valley Forge, Pa June 2007 – August 2007
Systems Designer / Developer
Developed the Automated Daily Status Report – A complex database (with UI) to capture test execution data
Superior Appliance State College, Pa March 2007 – May 2007
Database Designer / Developer
Analyzed current inventory systems as they operated for the local area in order to refine their process
Designed and developed a user-friendly inventory database with real time transportation information for the
organization as it expanded to cover the eastern coast
Improved efficiency and increased profitability opportunities with information design strategies to benefit the
supply chain
SKILLS: C++, Java, Visual Basic, VB for Applications, Ruby On Rails, SQL/MySQL/MS SQL, PHP, ASP, HTML,
Cascading Style Sheets, JavaScript, AJAX, XML, Flash Animation, Action Script 3, Harvest Change Manager,
Subversion, Plone, Drupal, Apache, Adobe CS4 Suite, Office & Access 2007 , Microsoft Visual Studio,
Microsoft .NET (VISTA), Windows Server 2K&03
ACTIVITIES: Information Sciences and Technology Student Government (President, Vice President) 2008-Present
Chairperson of Volunteers in Information Sciences and Technology Association 2007-Present
Information Sciences and Technology Interest House (President, Vice President, Secretary) 2006-2009
Career Assistance Team 2007-2009
oSTEM (Out in Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Math) 2006-Present
Chin Mu Kwan Tae Kwon Do Federation, Black belt, first degree 1996-Present
AWARDS: College of Information Sciences and Technology Student of the Year 2009
College of Information Sciences and Technology Leader of the Year 2007, 2008, 2009
Allegheny County Chief Executive Community Citation of Recognition 2007
Bank of New York Mellon Certificate of Recognition for the Contribution of a Great Idea 2007
Pittsburgh Regional Internship Collaborative Enterprise Special Recognition of Leadership 2007
Inducted into the International Thespians Society Technical Theatre Hall of Fame 2005
REFERENCES: Available upon request