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About Me: Hello everyone! My name is Paul Hoerman. This is the my first semester of my final
year! I have been on the Van Wilder College plan, 8 years...*deep breath...sigh*.
Anyway, I transferred from the University of Florida to Chico in 2007. It has been a
fun trip, but I'm ready to graduate. Good luck to everyone!

Hobbies

Computer Games
Magic the Gathering
Anime
Working the casinos
Billiards
Watching/playing football (especially the Gators!)
Ping pong
Playing any sport
Any board/table/card game
Watching movies
Socializing - I love hanging out with people and enjoying myself a good time. I tend to
pretty much like anything as long as it involves people and fun. And there may be a
beer or a dozen involved...

Skills

Average WPM - 100
Programming experience - Java, C++, PHP, ASP, Perl, HTML, BASIC, AJAX,
MSSQL, MySQL, CSS, UnrealScript, and more. (I'm a codefier)
Application experience - Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Eclipse, Mirage, Lightwave, Flash
(Graphicfying things is NOT my strong point)
Open-minded
Cooperative, able to work well with others
Leadership abilities if necessary

Projects

Developed a chat web application and modified/utilized various open
source applications
Developed a RSA encryption application for sensitive data
Created PERL scripts to optimize code for security purposes
Created a PERL script to convert a Word document annual report into a
web-based annual report
Created a web-based management application to help organize an online
group that I adminstered/headed
Incorporated third-party credit card processing systems with multiple
web applications for enhanced security
Developed a mod using Unreal Tournament 3 as part of a 60 person team
for Chico State Game Studios
Created a 3D virtual billiards application implementing our own
physics engine as part of a 5-man team using OpenGL
Created and maintained several registration and admin pages/databases
for different conferences
Automate many processes at Regional & Continuing Education for more
efficient productivity