DORIANFLORESCU

Dorian Florescu

8181 Inverness Ridge Road, Potomac, MD 20854
(240) 643-6685 | DGrey188@gmail.com

Objective

A motivated Computer Science graduate with a foundation in software development and experience in C, Python, Java and more. Building clean, secure, and efficient applications. With a passion for learning new technologies and solving real-world problems through software engineering.

Education

University of Maryland Global Campus — Upper Marlboro, MD
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Expected Graduation: 2024

Relevant Coursework:

  • CMSC 105: Introduction to Problem-Solving and Algorithm Design
  • CMSC 150: Introduction to Discrete Structures
  • CMSC 215: Intermediate Programming
  • SDEV 300: Building Secure Python Applications
  • CMSC 310: Computer Systems and Architecture
  • CMSC 320: Relational Database Concepts and Applications
  • CMSC 330: Advanced Programming Languages
  • CMSC 335: Object-Oriented and Concurrent Programming
  • CMSC 345: Software Engineering Principles and Techniques
  • CMSC 350: Data Structures and Analysis
  • CMSC 405: Computer Graphics
  • CMSC 412: Operating Systems
  • CMSC 430: Compiler Theory and Design
  • CMSC 451: Design and Analysis of Computer Algorithms

Prince George's Community College — Upper Marlboro, MD
Associate of Arts, General Studies, 2012

Technical Skills

Programming Languages: C, C#, Java, Python, JavaScript

Web Development: HTML, CSS, Unity, Content Management Systems

Development Tools & Software: Git, Visual Studio, Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop

Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows (7/8/10), macOS

Office & Productivity Tools: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat

Languages: Fluent in English, Hebrew, and Romanian

Professional Experience

Private Music Tutor/Mentor

Potomac, MD — 2007 to Present

  • Instructed students in musical theory, piano, and music appreciation, providing personalized teaching and fostering long-term relationships with students.

Computer Support Technician

Walt Whitman High School, Bethesda, MD — 2002 to 2005

  • Provided IT support, including troubleshooting, web browser issues, and software installations.
  • Managed data recovery and supported faculty with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Developed foundational knowledge in problem-solving and technical troubleshooting.

Sales Specialist/Customer Service Rep

Hudson Trail Outfitters, Rockville, MD — 2007 to 2008

  • Applied customer service and problem-solving skills to ensure positive client experiences and consistently performed as a top-10 sales representative.

Receptionist

Bethesda, MD — 2018 to 2020

  • Assisted students with registration, email communication, and inquiries, building strong customer service and organizational skills.

Relevant Projects

Python Development

SDEV 300: Python Applications Suite

  • Developed a calculator application with mathematical operations and user input validation
  • Created a min/max program for numerical data analysis and comparison
  • Built an interactive State Capital and Bird List application with data management features
  • Implemented a Math Set Application with set operations and visualizations
  • Designed a CSV file parser with data extraction and transformation capabilities

SDEV 300: Secure Web Application

  • Developed a web application with secure user authentication and registration system
  • Implemented input validation, error handling, and security best practices

Java Development

CMSC 335: Object-Oriented Design

  • Implemented inheritance relationships with parent classes and method overriding
  • Created a Java application allowing users to select and manipulate shape images

CMSC 350: Data Structures Applications

  • Developed a GUI application for converting between prefix and postfix expressions
  • Created a polynomial comparison tool with multiple sorting algorithms
  • Built a binary tree analyzer with parenthesized prefix format parsing
  • Implemented a directed graph generator with dependency visualization

CMSC 451: Algorithm Analysis

  • Benchmarked iterative and recursive implementations of the Merge Sort algorithm
  • Analyzed time complexity and performance characteristics

Software Engineering

CMSC 345: Software Testing & Quality Assurance

  • Developed black-box unit tests for a Bed & Breakfast reservation system
  • Implemented test cases to validate class constructors, getters, setters, and business logic methods
  • Applied test-driven development principles to ensure code reliability and functionality
  • Verified calculation methods for reservation duration and billing amounts

Database & Systems

CMSC 320: Database Design

  • Created Entity Relationship Diagrams for relational database systems
  • Implemented SQL databases using Data Definition Language

CMSC 412: Operating Systems Projects

  • Developed a Demand Paging Simulator for memory management analysis
  • Created a file encryption/decryption utility with hexadecimal viewer

Graphics & Visualization

CMSC 405: Computer Graphics

  • Implemented 3D image rendering with rotation and color manipulation
  • Developed 2D image transformation with 45° and 90° rotation capabilities

CMSC 105: Computational Foundations

  • Developed C programs for fundamental calculations and algorithm implementation

Certifications & Awards

Python for Data Science and Machine Learning (Udemy)
Issued by Udemy.com
Date Completed: January, 2025

JavaScript (Udemy)
Issued by Udemy.com
Date Completed: January, 2025