Gerald Burke
Software Engineer and Computer Science Educator
Contact
Phone: +1.423.617.5706
Email: geraldfingburke@gmail.com
Address: 139 Rowe Ln Apt 1, Johnson City, TN 37601
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology
MS - Computer Science
2023-2025
Key Courses
- Graduate Intro to Operating Systems
- Video Game Design
Western Governors University
BS - Software Development
2021-2023
Key Courses
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Software Engineering
- User Interface Design
- User Experience Design
- Advanced Data Management
Northeast State Community College
AAS - Programming
2018-2020
Key Courses
- Computer Science I & II
- UNIX/Linux Operating Systems
- Assembly & Computer Organization
- Android App Development
- Database Concepts
Work Experience
Northeast State Community College
Computer Science Instructor
2023-Present
- Writing, planning, and executing lectures and labs
- Public speaking and engagement
- Maintainging student records via Brightspace and Banner
Courses Taught
- Introduction to Networking
- Computer Applications
- Internet/Intranet Firewalls and E-Commerce Security
- Assembly and Computer Organization
- Math for Computer Science
East Tennessee State University
Information Research Tech II
2023
- Recording and processing journal vouchers
- Recording and tracking deposits
- Printing and processing accounts payables and payroll checks and deposits
- Record keeping
- Customer service
Northeast State Community College
Tutor
2019-2023
- Assissting students with computing courses
- Hosting study sessions in person and over Zoom
- Managing student requests
Business Information Systems
Web Developer/Software Developer I
2020-2022
- Developing and maintaining SaaS applications for local and state government clients
- Maintaining chain of custody for issue tracking
- Working on Agile team to bring flagship product to client
- Utilizing Git/SVN VC systems
- Code review
- Utilizing GitLab CI/CD tools to manage deployments
Walmart
Maintainence Associate/Fresh Cap Associate
2016-2020
- Managing physical inventory
- Merchandising
- Customer service
- Preparing and serving ready-to-eat food products
- Maintaining cleanliness within store
- Minor repairs
- Light carpentry, plumbing, and electrical
Apollo Retail Associates
Installer
2013-2014
- Utilizing Plannogram diagrams to build store displays and fixtures
- Light carpentry, elecrtrical, and mechanical work
- Operation of PLE(Power Lifting Equipment)
- Merchandising
- Significant Travel
Walmart
Sales Associate/Maintenance Associate/Inventory Management Specialist
2011-2013
- Managing physical inventory
- Merchandising
- Customer service
- Maintaining cleanliness within store
- Minor repairs
- Light carpentry, plumbing, and electrical
- Operation of PLE(Power Lifting Equipment)
Certifications
CompTIA A+
2022-2025
CompTIA Project+
2022-Indefinite
Tools and Technologies
Tools
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Photoshop
- Blender
- Unity
- Godot
- Illustrator
- Git
- SVN
- NPM
Languages
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JavaScript
- PHP
- Java
- C#
- Python
- Bash(shell scripting)
Frameworks and Libraries
- MonoGame
- Vue.js
- VueX
- Vuetify
- Axios
- Node
- JQuery
- Bootstrap
Professional Organizations
Skills USA
Advisor/Tech Chair
2024 - Present
In 2024 I advised a team of students for the Computer Programming competition. Of the two able to attend, they received Gold and Bronze in their category. I also chaired the Interactive Application and Video Game Design contest at the same event
TriGameDev
Founder/Director
2017-Present
A professional networking organization I founded in May of 2017. Over the years we have attended, hosted, and sponsored several conferences and summits.
ACM
Student Member
2018-2020
During my tenure at Northeast State I participated in the student chapter of the ACM
Speaking Engagements and Community Outreach
ETSU Con, 2024
Johnson City, TN
How to Get Started Making Games (And Why You Should!)
Your First Game in Godot Workshop
ETSU Con, 2023
Johnson City, TN
How to Make Games at Home for Cheap
Tri-Cities Game Development Summit, 2020
Johnson City, TN
Host
Conapalooza, 2018
Kingsport, TN
How to Make Games at Home for Cheap
ETSU CON, 2018
Johnson City, TN
Indie Game Dev Q&A (Panel)