## BIO
Abdirahim M. Abdi Objective To obtain a Ph.D in Linguistics Education The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio Bachelor of Arts in Arabic Minor: Mathematics Estimated Graduation Date: Fall 2011 The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - December 2009, Minor: Linguistics Columbus State Community College, Columbus, Ohio Associate of Applied Sciences in Computer Programming - June 2006 Specialization: Enterprise Developer Experience Systems Engineer: Assistive Technology Coordinator January 2010 – Present The Ohio State University, Office for Disability Services – Columbus, Ohio Provide leadership, technical direction and support in the area of information and assistive technology for the Office of Disability Services that serves over 1,800 students. Provide education, training and workshops in the use of assistive-technology in the Assistive-Technology Training Center (ATTC) and the 5 regional Ohio State campuses. Collaborate and serve as liaison to the overarching Student Life Information Technology (SLIT) body to resolve technology and network-related issues. Develop, test and maintain software and web-implemented solutions in the domain of assistive-technology and web accessibility in conjunction with the Web Accessibility Center (WAC). Supervise the ATTC center and direct student technical staff. Serve as consultant to university faculty and staff in incorporating accessible technology on campus and departmental computer labs to help ensure equal opportunity. Serve as member on a university-wide council in conjunction with ADA Coordinator’s office to motivate initiatives regarding technological accessibility on campus. Senior Computer Technician January 2008 – December 2009 The Ohio State University, Office for Disability Services – Columbus, Ohio Assist students with computing and technology issues. Train and instruct students on various assistive-technology hardware and software. Probe and solve software, hardware and network issues through research and testing. Work cooperatively with office staff to achieve departmental goals. Assistant-Store Manager/Sales Manager January 2008 – August 2009 Blockbuster Inc., Retail Division - Columbus, Ohio Ascended from Customer Service Representative to Shift Leader to current position, each with increasing complexity and responsibility. Direct employees to collectively realize store and district-wide retail goals. Navigate and master the COMPASS software system to facilitate various facets of store management. Research, devise and execute sales plans to drive profit and ensure customer loyalty. Tutor Head Start Program – Columbus, Ohio August 2005 – August 2006 Communicated and executed quantifiable goals to increase academic performance. Equipped multilingual students with a strong academic foundation. Tailored various learning styles to foreign students in disciplines such as mathematics and science. Prepared and implemented engaging activities and lessons. QUALIFICATIONS Course Work: Compiler Theory and Design Software Engineering Artificial Intelligence Numerical Methods Formal Language Theory Algorithms and Data Structures Computer Architecture Circuits/Drafting Computational Linguistics COBOL / Visual Basic / Perl Programming Operating Systems Calculus I-IV and Linear Algebra Computer Skills: Proficient in programming languages C/C++, Java, C#, various IDE’s such as Visual Studio .NET and mathematical packages such as MATLAB, SAS. Proficient with a plethora of Assistive-Technology such as ZoomText, JAWS, Kurweil, Read and Write Gold, AMIS. Proficient in MS Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) for all versions. Personal Characteristics: US Citizen; Speak, read and write English, French, Somali and reading and writing ability in Arabic; Extremely motivated, Focused, Responsible, Honest, Self-confident, Diligent. Achievements Named to Dean’s List for more than 11 quarters. Certified by the ICCP as an Associate Computing Professional (ACP). University recipient of the prestigious Selena Irby Award for outstanding technical assistance.
