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- Ian Abshire

A Brief Introduction

My name is Ian Abshire. I am a Software Engineer.

I graduated from Northern Arizona University with a degree in Computer Engineering. Through employment, internships, and personal projects I have gained experience in many areas of software development. I have a passion for learning and a fierce dedication to making the world a better place for all.

For more detailed information about my qualifications, please check out my resume.

What I've Been Up To

Started Computer Engineering Degree at NAU

I began studying Computer Engineering in 2010. My lifelong interest in technology led me to pursue a degree that allowed me to learn about both hardware and software. It was through my studies that I discovered software was not just an interest, but a passion.

Aug 2010

Interned at R0R3 Engineered Solutions

At R0R3 I worked closely with noted inventor Jack McCauley, co-founder of Oculus VR. Here I gained hands on experience with product development cycles for consumer electronic devices.

Aug 2012

Interned at Kaiser Permanente IT

My internship at Kaiser exposed me to how large scale projects are managed at a high level. This experience gave me perspective, as an engineer, on how product decisions are made.

Aug 2013

Interned at Carl Zeiss X-ray Microscopy

Zeiss was the most software oriented internship I completed. Over the course of the 3 month internship I completed a software application from start to finish. The entire application (GUI, business logic, algorithms, etc.) was written in Python. The application is currently used, in its original form, to test the x-ray source during the manufacturing process.

Aug 2014

Graduated from NAU

I graduated prepared and ready to start contributing to the technological and scientific advancement of the world!

Dec 2014

Started Full-Time Position at Carl Zeiss X-ray Microscopy

After a successful internship, I decided to accept a full-time position at Zeiss knowing I would have the opportunity to learn how to create cutting-edge technology from some of the brightest minds in the industry. Zeiss is where I am currently employed.

Feb 2015

Purpose Of This Site

The purpose of this website is to demonstrate some of my experience using web technologies and serve as a place for me to experiment with new ideas. This site was designed and built from scratch using a combination of HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript/jQuery. Please feel free to explore the site. A test user account has been set up in order to provide access to member and administrator functions (basic messaging system, update info, admin options, etc.) without the need to register, although, anyone is welcome to create an account.

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