Multiple Openings at MetLife

I hope this finds you well. My name is Emily Hoppert and I recruit university seniors and recent graduates for MetLife’s early in career development programs. I’m excited to share a full time career opportunity for your students and recent graduates. MetLife Global Technology & Operations is looking for students and recent graduates (0-3 years experience or the graduate range of August 2011 – May 2014) to support our newly created Professional Development Program. We would love the chance to partner with the University of South Carolina as we have many talented alumni members in our organization. Our team would like to be in touch with these students as soon as possible. We are actively hosting interview days – which can be completed via virtual interview. We have opportunities in Raleigh for Project Management, Software Application Engineering, Cyber Security, Infrastructure Engineering, and Data Science and we have opportunities in Clark Summit, Pennsylvania for multiple Mainframe opportunities. We are looking for Computer Science majors who have experience with Cobol, Java, or .net. MetLife GTO is actively interviewing students and recent graduates for this program. Our first class of Professionals will enter orientation on July 14, 2014. The practical and classroom training will run for six months and upon the successful completion of the program, our Professionals will enter specific roles in our business. Attached you will find additional detail about the opportunities in the position descriptions. I would greatly appreciate you sharing this information with your students and encouraging your top performers to email me directly with their resume and a note of interest. Applications are being accepted online as well (links below). If you have any questions about MetLife GTO or our program, please let me know. I look forward to hearing from you and your students! *To Apply for Clarks Summit, PA Roles (Mainframe): http://jobs.metlife.com/pennsylvania/it/jobid4999448-technical-associat… *To Apply for Raleigh, NC Roles (Project Management, Software Application Engineering, Cyber Security, Infrastructure Engineering, and Data Science): http://jobs.metlife.com/raleigh-durham/it/jobid4999447-technical-associ… For additional information, please visit: http://www.metlifegto.com/jobs/university

The Mariner Group wants Developers

The Mariner Group is looking for people to work on our market-leading product, CommandBridge. CommandBridge provides Maritime Security and response in some of the nation's largest ports. We integrate sensors like cameras, radar and other systems with our platform to provide the best situation awareness in the world. We work with customers in command centers, police departments, emergency services and port operations. Our customers are spread out across the US in places like Miami, New Orleans, Annapolis, and Seattle. We need strong, independent people who flourish in an Agile environment. We work in a .Net environment and deliver the front end through a lot of exciting new JavaScript technologies like Bootstrap, Node.js, and Knockout. We develop for cross-platform and cross-device environments. More than that we need people committed to elegant software and an impeccable user experience. Our customers have to keep track of rapidly changing environments while making critical decisions that impact the security and economy of entire communities. They don't have time for bad software. Monotony is not our style at Mariner. We don't work on monolithic, legacy systems with no chance for creative problem solving. We're a small, fun company with an important mission. If you're ready to make a big impact from "Famously Hot" Columbia, give me a shout. thanks, David Corso dcorso@themarinergroup.net (864) 316-6077

Coders need for Startup

Looking to gain some experience? Looking to build a resume? We are looking for creative computer coders who desire to use their skills to be part of something bigger than themselves. This is a wonderful opportunity to put to practice all you’ve learned, build your resume and be part of an innovative team of entrepreneurs! We are looking for students with basic knowledge in computer programming and with knowledge of application development. Please contact Kyle Sheldon at ksheldon91@gmail.com to get more information about this amazing opportunity!

Opportunity for Freelance App Developer

An assistant professor in the economics department is looking for a talented app developer to work part-time over the summer (and potentially beyond). Hours and commitment are flexible, and wages will be benchmarked at market rates (and are negotiable). Please email Andrew Hill at andrew.hill@moore.sc.edu if interested with a brief CV and/or sample app – I will get back to you if you look like a good fit.

Full Stack Web Developer

Attention May 2014 Graduates! Exciting Perm Opportunity with a very reputable company in Columbia. Skills required: JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, Building and consuming REST Services, Competence in C#, Java, Ruby, Node.js, Python or any other language or technology for building APIs. A plus if you have experience with: AngularJS, Data Visualization, C#, ASP.NET MVC API, Silverlight, Entity Framework or SQL Server If you are interested please apply to the following link: http://www.core-ts.com/job-details/?jobnumber=corets53179d6434738 Excited to hear from you.

Web Developer for Univ 101

My name is Carlos Diaz, Technology Manager at University 101/NRC programs. We are looking for a student that may be interested in working with web pages part-time or full time during the summer months of May thru July. The job description: The Web Developer, under the supervision of the Technology Manager, will assist with the development and maintain web sites for University 101 Programs and the National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition. Duties of this position include assisting the Technology Manager with planning site design and functionality. Assist with the developing of site navigation by categorizing content; developing site content by collaborating with program coordinators; converting raw images and layouts created by graphic designers into CSS/HTML themes. Skills required: Some knowledge in web programming with HTML and CSS. Excellent written and oral communication skills. If interested, please email Carlos Diaz at diazc1@mailbox.sc.edu or contact him at 843-777-5281. Please let me know if you have questions or additional information is required. Thanks, Carlos Carlos Diaz Technology Manager University 101 Programs and the National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition

Teach Programming at USC

The IIT Department seeks to identify a number of potential adjunct instructors in a variety of subject areas whom we could call upon when we need additional sections of our classes. The following job ad has been posted on the USC Jobs web site: Due to growth in our program, the Integrated Information Technology Department at the University of South Carolina is seeking part-time instructors to teach information technology subjects, including computer networking, Visual Basic programming, web development, project management, database, and management of technology. Certification preferred but not required. Individuals should have a minimum of a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline. Teaching or corporate training experience preferred. To apply please go to http://uscjobs.sc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=73679 or https://uscjobs.sc.edu and search for requisition number 007382. If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact Dr. Robert Brookshire at brookshire@sc.edu. The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. The University of South Carolina is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. Please take a minute to distribute this job notice to anyone who might be interested.

Tell the Career Center which Companies to Bring

The University of South Carolina Career Center has a team of staff who travel throughout the state and country to meet with and to recruit employers to hire Gamecocks for internships, cooperative education (co-op) opportunities and full-time positions. Please take a moment to provide us with your recommendations of employers to recruit over the next year. Click here to complete the survey: http://studentvoice.com/usc/careercenterservicestudentalumni2014 Keep in mind that although we may attempt to meet with the employers that you recommend, they may determine that USC is not the best place for them and may not actually visit the campus. Thank you in advance for helping us to identify employers to recruit Gamecocks!

Summer Teaching Jobs at Duke

I wanted to reach out to your department to let you know about summer teaching opportunities for computer science students. We have a number of positions available for graduate and undergraduate students to teach classes to highly gifted middle and high school students. I realize many students will have internships or research this summer, but if any students are looking to go into academics or would like to work in a different environment this summer, this would be a great opportunity.

Summer Teaching Opportunities

Computer Science The Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) is seeking instructors and teaching assistants for courses being offered to highly gifted middle and high school students. The instructor is responsible for designing a course or using a Duke TIP syllabus to teach a course to approximately 15-20 academically gifted students. The instructor position requires at least a year of graduate coursework, professional experience, and/or teaching experience with specific emphasis in the subject area, while the teaching assistant position requires completion of at least two years of college. Learn more and apply at www.tip.duke.edu/employment. For full course descriptions, please see www.tip.duke.edu/positions. Compensation = stipend + housing + meals Contact: Sally Starrfield (sstarrfield@tip.duke.edu / 919.681.6980) for instructors Susan Anderson (sanderson@tip.duke.edu / 919.681.6977) for teaching assistants Artificial Intelligence While science fiction has a long history of intelligent machines, we now live in a world in which these machines are reality. We can hold conversations with Siri on our iPhones, watch computers defeat the world's greatest chess players, and maybe someday ride around in driver-less cars . Artificial Intelligence is the study and development of technology that can reason, deduct and, basically, act human. Explore the origins of AI, starting with Alan Turing in the 1950s, as well as modern areas of research, including language processing, perception, motion and manipulation. Programming Robotics The future of robotics is closely connected to computer engineering as more and more cutting-edge robotics is focused on programming robots to perform tasks. Examine the principles of robotics, including sensors and actuators. Learn how robots gather sensory information and use that information to make decisions allowing them to accomplish a task. Gain interactive, hands-on experience with robots and produce projects in which robots accomplish challenging tasks. Robotics Study the fields of robotics and engineering to discover the intersection between theory and interactive, hands-on application. Explore various fundamental topics, participate in interactive lab exercises, and construct and program robots to illustrate the principles. Examine the role of robotics in today's society and debate the advantages and disadvantages of using robots in various situations. Team Programming for Video Games Create competitive and collaborative multiplayer games in small teams. Learn about structured and object-oriented program design, event-driven programming, testing, simulations, debugging, documentation, and techniques for using a concurrent editor (where multiple people edit the same program at the same time). No prior programming experience is required. Prerequisite: Must work well in a group learning environment and have completed Algebra I or its equivalent. Web Applications Development As developers like Google, Facebook, and Microsoft move common applications off the hard drive and onto the Internet, Web application programming is increasingly important. Analyze websites and learn the importance of effective programming habits. Practice designing and managing small and large scale projects. Explore various design models and practice expressing creativity in design. Learn the programming principles and languages in commonly used Web applications, and employ cutting-edge software development methodologies to develop new applications.

Open Hack Night Columbia: April 10

Open Hack Night Columbia! Thursday, April 10, 2014 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM IT-oLogy Technology Center 1301 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC April Topics: Real World Hadoop: A Case Study - Dean Hallman As the Internet produces more and more data, volume is outstripping our capacity to keep up, understand and react to all the information flowing into a business. Hadoop is the open-source community's answer to this new class of "big data" problems. And its explosive growth is presenting huge opportunity for those who can wield this incredible tool. This talk will introduce Hadoop and its eco-system, the class of problems they are useful in solving, and specifically how we at Scripps Networks Interactive are using Hadoop to solve the company's big data ingestion, financial reporting and analytics problems. This talk will present a very high-level, conceptual framework and architectural overview, useful in framing more detailed dives into specific areas of the technology set. Dean Hallman is a Senior Software Engineer working remotely for uLive.com, a division of Scripps Networks Interactive, where he has been instrumental in defining and implementing the company's Big Data strategy, architecture and Insights engine. Prior to Scripps, Dean spent much of his career as an entrepreneur, co-founding or early entrant to several successful startups, including Stingray Software, Pronto.com and most recently, Realgravity.com. Dean is a Columbia native and holds a BS in Electrical & Software Engineering from the University of South Carolina, and a MS in Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University. Why Developers Love Drupal Speakers: Tom Sliker, SC Drupal User Group President; Will Jackson, Drupal Trainer Drupal features an amazing collection of features allowing any type of site. Whether your site is a blog, brochure company site, full blown social community, ecommerce shopping site, or an informational site for an organization Drupal is the right tool for the job. Key features are scalability, stability, performance, and cost. It is Open Source and supports strong search engine optimization out of the box. Thousands of developers are contributing to Drupal’s core (the main code that makes up Drupal) and there are more than 10,000 modules that have been contributed by the Drupal community which extend Drupal’s functionality. Learn more about why developers love Drupal.

Student Assistanships at the Center for Digital Humanities

The Center for Digital Humanities seeks to fill several positions in our office. To apply, email Colin Wilder (wildercf@mailbox.sc.edu) to introduce yourself, describe your skills and relevant work experience. Please include your resume and at least 2 professional references (one may be a Computer Science instructor who knows your work). Competitive wages offered, depending on skill and experience. Review of applications has already begun, so waste no time!

Position #1: Graduate Assistant Programmer

The CDH seeks to fill Graduate Assistantships for the 2014-15 academic year, one for a Computer Science student and one for a student in Library and Information Science. See details below. CDH is a campus unit that collaborates with faculty, staff and students at USC in the creation of software, databases and websites primarily for scholarly research but also for teaching. The Center consists of a total of 2 permanent full-time staff and 14 part-time (student) staff (both undergraduate and graduate students), in addition to the Director and Associate Director, who are faculty. Learn more about us at cdh.sc.edu. Benefits - Includes tuition and stipend. - Possibility of renewal for following year. - Summer work (hourly wage) also possible. Essential Expertise - Linux Server Management - MySQL Database Management and Implementation - Server Package Installation - Three or more programming languages Preferred Expertise - PHP - Mobile Development - Computer Hardware Repair - Networking Systems - Business Communication

Position #2: Project Programmer

The Center for Digital Humanities (CDH) at the University of South Carolina seeks to hire a student programmer to work on projects. CDH is a lab that creates computer programming and digital media projects for applications in the Humanities. We are physically located in Thomas Cooper Library at USC. CDH employs both undergraduate and graduate workers during the semesters and over the summer. Projects frequently involve creating relational databases, parsing text and creating UI’s (with help from our web designer). Ideal Qualifications · Willing to learn new software and languages · Have experience with relational databases · Know 2-3 programming languages · Available to work on campus Autumn, Spring for 10-15 hours per week Both graduate students and advanced undergraduates are eligible to apply. Position to begin as soon as possible. Please inquire about working here over the summer as well. All work for the position must be done on site in CDH, on the 5th floor of the Thomas Cooper Library. The new hire will work closely with other CDH staff and only between the hours of 9:30 am and 5:30 pm. See Job Mate (sc.edu/career/) posting #22631, “Assistant Programmer”.

Position #3: Linked Data / Semantic Web Programmer

The Center for Digital Humanities (CDH) at the University of South Carolina seeks to hire a student programmer to work on Linked Open Data (LOD, linked data) projects. CDH is a lab that creates computer programming and digital media projects for applications in the Humanities. We are physically located in Thomas Cooper Library at USC. CDH employs both undergraduate and graduate workers during the semesters and over the summer. For the past seven months, CDH has worked to publish data from relational databases as linked data for the semantic web. This involves mapping relational data to RDF and creating and publishing triples. We have made progress but the student working on the project is graduating in May. Therefore we need to find someone to take over his work. Ideal Qualifications · Interest in Big Data · Willing to learn new software and languages · Have experience with relational databases · Know 2-3 programming languages · Available to work on campus Autumn, Spring for 10-15 hours per week · Available to work 5-10 hours per week in April and ideally May Both graduate students and advanced undergraduates are eligible to apply. Position to begin as soon as possible. Summer work also encouraged but not necessary. All work for the position must be done on site in CDH, on the 5th floor of the Thomas Cooper Library. The new hire will work closely with other CDH staff and only between the hours of 9:30 am and 5:30 pm. See Job Mate (sc.edu/career/) posting #22630, “Linked Data / Semantic Web Programmer”.

Front end Developer

I wanted to reach out to you in regards to an opportunity in Columbia, SC. Perhaps you would not mind forwarding the information to your students that are graduating in May 2014. The opportunity is for a front end web developer with CSS 3, html 5, and jquery. This is full time, direct placement with an awesome company in Columbia. I will be more than happy to share more information if someone is interested. Best, Megan Megan McNair | Recruiter T 843.207.2526 | F 843.207.2560 | mwoollen@teksystems.com www.TEKsystems.com

SCANA: Analysts

Our Business Systems Management group is hiring Analysts. Students graduating this year in CS, CIS, IIT, MIS, business, or related majors may be interested in applying for this position. The description is attached. Responsibilities that may match your students skills & experience are highlighted below: Business Systems Analysts - All Levels – Req. #965298 Please apply at www.scana.com SCANA Corporation – Business Systems Management Group The Business Systems Management organization provides support to the Customer Information System (CIS), Website, Contact Center Interactive Voice Response (IVR) and Field Technology user communities to maximize the business benefits of these systems and ensure correct integration of interfacing applications including PeopleSoft Financials, Automated Meter Reading (AMR) and the Outage Management System (OMS). This position provides analytical problem solving, project management and testing quality assurance for support of systems modifications and enhancements. The qualified candidate will be responsible for achieving a detailed knowledge of selected processes within the CIS such as service orders, metering, billing, credit and collections and payment areas or detailed knowledge of other system to enable successful project leadership and production support. Other responsibilities include writing system test plans to validate the coding changes to the systems, executing system test plans and documenting any coding or design defects, and coordinating the changes into production environments. Position requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field, and years of experience depends upon years of experience required for Analyst Level; The qualified candidate must have; a strong analytical ability to include organization and problem solving techniques; proficiency in presentation of information through written and verbal communications; strong facilitation skills for gathering requirements and business process design related to system change requests; coordinating issue resolutions through direct interaction with clients and information technology; ability to perform well within a team-based environment; very good project management skills for the development of project plans and leading teams through all the project life cycles. Applicant must be flexible to accommodate changing work responsibilities including fulfilling a team member role in the Emergency Recovery Process of SCE&G. Equal Employment Opportunity SCANA and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, affirmative action employers. Our jobs are open to all applicants regardless of race, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Application Deadline Please submit your online application on or before 4/13/2014. 1. Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field? 2. Do you have 0-5 years related experience? Junior Analyst: BS/BA in related discipline; 0-2 years related experience required BS/BA in related discipline; 2+ years related experience required Do you have the ability to do presentation of information through written and verbal communications? 3. Do you have the ability to coordinate issue resolutions through direct interaction with clients and information 4. Do you have some knowledge of project management, for the development of project plans and leading teams through all the project life cycle?

Four Embedded Software Engineers

We need four entry level embedded micro controller software engineers to start in April or May 2014, these are all fulltime positions, salary depend upon degree, range is 61k to 64k per year plus bonus benefits, Candidates must be US Citizens or have Green Card US Residence travel is required, four year completed degree required Following below is brief job desc please forward to social sites, alumni, grads, students, Thanks for your help Michael JOB DESC FULLTIME ENTRY LEVEL SOFTWARE ENGINEER POSITIONS Please email inquiries, resumes to Michael at 770 433 8507 jrnasst@bellsouth.net jrnasst@gmail.com Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Responsible for writing firmware, driver development and software routines in Assembly and “C” language code that meets customers’ requirements. Provide firmware customizations and feature additions. Testing firmware and software; isolating bugs, documenting bugs and solutions in a bug tracking database. Follow Company coding standards. Conduct Coding/peer review on code and designs. Release firmware. Create/write training material. Provide product training to customers. Follow engineering and company policies and procedures. Provide product or technology documents as required. Provide regular reports to management. Requirements: Must have a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field. Educational or work background must have included C/C++, and/or Assembler programming. Employer is willing to accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience. Must have excellent communication skills. Willingness to travel TRAVEL IS US, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL TRAVEL IS ABOUT 40% Please email inquiries, resumes to Michael at 770 433 8507 jrnasst@bellsouth.net jrnasst@gmail.com