Rose Howell
Software developer

Curriculum Vitae


Education

9/2015–5/2018 Master of Science - Computer Science and Engineering
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
Renaissance Program, 3.554/4.0

1/2014–4/2015 Bachelor of Science - Information Assurance
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Summa Cum Laude, 4.0/4.0

9/2010–12/2013 Associate in Applied Science - Computer Information Systems - Cybersecurity
Associate in General Studies
Oakland Community College
Royal Oak, MI

Summa Cum Laude, 3.98/4.0

Employment

9/2017-4/2024 Software Developer
eyeo / AdblockPlus
Independent contractor, working remote
  • Python developer, Machine Learning Team, previously Backend Team
  • Implement new features, fix bugs, give and receive code review
  • Read research papers and lead the company-wide ML Community of Practice
5/2017-8/2017 Software Developer Intern
eyeo / AdblockPlus
Cologne, Germany
  • Python developer internship
  • Help maintain the back-end codebase
  • Build test suites for existing code
9/2016-4/2018 Graduate Student Instructor
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
  • EECS 388: Teach cryptography, web security, network security, application security, and forensics
  • EECS 280: Teach Data Structures and Algorithms in C++ and Python
  • EECS 183: Teach C++ and Python
  • Hold a weekly hands-on lab section
  • Hold weekly office hours to help students with concepts, homework, and projects
5/2016-8/2016 Graduate Student Research Intern
University of Michigan - Security and Privacy Research Group
Ann Arbor, MI
  • Test the security and privacy of RFID with various readers
  • Work with a high school class analyzing data, privacy, and engineering topics related to FitBit devices
  • Help automate security tests in medical networks by creating virtual hospitals to be used as sandboxes, honeypots, and testbeds
2/2014–8/2015 Technical Support Representative - Tier 1B
Barracuda Networks, Inc.
Ann Arbor, MI
  • Provide telephone, e-mail and IM support for firewalls and e-mail filters
  • Troubleshoot customers’ various network issues
  • Deploy and maintain firewalls in a variety of network environments
9/2010-2/2014 Pizza Delivery Driver
Cottage Inn / PizzaPapalis - Rivertown
Detroit, MI
  • Complete on-time deliveries by choosing the best and most efficient routes
  • Drive and maintain company car for deliveries
  • Answer phones, prep-cook, run the register, prepare and serve food to customers

Certifications

  • Certified ScrumMaster®

Scrum Alliance® certified, March 2020


Volunteer Work and Community Engagement

  • Block Club President

President, Detroit, MI, since May 2023

  • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

Member, Phi Kappa Phi #154, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

  • Information Assurance Student Association

Secretary, Information Assurance Club, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Member, International honor society of two-year colleges, AlphaOmicron Psi Chapter, Royal Oak, MI

  • Michigan Collegiate Cyber Defense Network (CCDN)

Competitor, Michigan CCDN, Davenport University, Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 7, 2015.

  • Cyberspace Security for Everyone

Panelist, 35th Annual Southeast Michigan Mensa Regional Gathering (SEMMantics35), Farmington Hills, Michigan, May 3, 2014.

  • Oakland Community College IT Club

Member, StudentLife Information Technologies Club , Oakland Community College, Royal Oak Campus, MI

  • BSides Detroit

Participant, Information Security Conference, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016, Detroit, MI