To Whom it May Concern, My name’s Geoffrey. I’m new to the Apache Incubator. I hope I’m using the email subscription process the right way. I apologize if I’m not. The Groovy project intrigues me, and I’d love to be involved in developing a new programming language.
My academic background is all-inclusive and well suited to projects that are situated at the intersection of multiple fields. I have a B.S. degree in mathematics and computer science. During my studies to earn an M.S. degree in mathematics, I acquired a minor in physics. For my master's thesis, I helped design and program an NSF-funded nonstandard photolithography tool for micro-patterning on non-flat substrates. My career interests are similarly diverse. In addition to teaching, I very much enjoy coding and technical writing. I would love to pursue a career as a software engineer. I have experience in C, C++, C#, Java, LabVIEW, Mathematica, R, SPSS, Web site design, and database languages like SQL. As a mathematics educator, I also plan to develop instructional techniques that will help instill a deep appreciation for mathematics and problem solving in students. My greatest asset is profound adaptability. Because I am unable to walk or to use my hands effectively, I must rely on my imagination and ingenuity to gain respect in my community and to complete everyday tasks. My lived experience as a wheelchair-user has led me to view problem solving as a way of life and a path to empowerment. Nothing will ever hold me back from achieving my goals. As an Eagle Scout, I know I can soar high above whatever difficult terrain life throws at me. I have been out of the programming world for a few years, but you’ll find that I’m a fast learner. Sincerely, Geoffrey Miller
