Sample Software Resume

Software professionals have to keep updating their knowledge about various programming languages and technologies on a regular basis as new developments in the field of information and technology take place at a rapid pace. Software based jobs are the most sought after and thus it is essential to have a good and professionally written resume in order to increase your chances of securing the desired job. Educational details should be listed on your resume in a brief manner and the same applies for the technical skills that you may possess in a programming language or operating system. Past experience as an intern or a full time software professional should be mentioned along with the job functions carried out by you. Refer to the below given sample software resume in order to gain better understanding on how to draft your own resume. 

Scott A. Cooper
3511 Goff Avenue
Vicksburg, MI 49097
Phone: 269-649-7376
Email ID: scott.a.cooper@examplemail.com

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Objective

To secure a position as a software developer that permits me to learn new technologies while utilizing my skills and experience developing web-based applications also my knowledge of HTML, ASP< JavaScript, VBScript.

Computer Skills

• Databases: Sybase DMBS, MS SQL Server 7.0, MS-Access.
• Languages: HTML, ASP, XML, DHTML, VBScript, CSS, PL/SQL, JavaScript, C, C++.
• Software: Windows NT 4.0 Option Pack/IIS, MS Visual Studio/InterDev 6.0, Adobe Photoshop 5.0, Real Media, MS Office 2000, Adobe Premier 5.0.
• Operating Systems: Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, UNIX

Experience

KFIC Finance, Oxnard, CA
Software Engineer
May 2000 - Present

• Working with a 5 team members to develop a web-based application tool, KFIC.net that will be marketed to financial professionals to assist them in making investment decisions by providing real-time notes, earnings estimates, company fundamentals, broker research, and the ability to incorporate user's own data.
• Work with HTML, ASP, JavaScript, VBScript, XSL, XML, MS SQL Server and CSS to develop the KFIC.net product.
• Accountable for developing company consensus area, company snapshot area, company fundamentals area, research screening area, and broker screening area of the KFIC.net application and the application menu's original design and it's navigation functionality.
• Design and implement the application that meets the user's requirements document.
• Used input from product management and marketing to develop the functionality and overall look of the application to fulfill needs of customer.
• Developed a demo version of the application to incorporate and solicit feedback into the design.

Experience Gained While Pursuing Degree

California State Medical, Roseville, CA
Student Assistant - Part-Time
1996 -1999

• Gathered and entered data for billing and invoicing for the department.
• Maintained and organized database by using the software, MS Access to provide correct patient records.
• Collected and entered data for invoicing and billing for the department.