| Objective |
| To earn a doctorate degree in Computer Science. To do research in the computer industry or academia. |
| Research Interests |
| Parallel and distributed computing, parallel algorithms and optimizations. |
| Education | |||
| Ph.D. in Computer Science | Texas A&M University | College Station, TX | 2004 - Curr |
| B.S. in Computer Science and Math, Magnum Cum Laude | Western Oregon University | Monmouth, OR | 2001 - 2004 |
| A.A. in Business Administration | International Christian University | Kyiv, Ukraine | 1998 - 2000 |
| Work Experience | |||
| Research Assistant | Developer of parallel algorithms for the Standard Template Adaptive Parallel Library (STAPL), a parallel library for C++, superset of STL (http://parasol.tamu.edu/~olgat/) | Parasol Lab, Texas A&M University | 2004 - Curr |
| Software Engineer | One of the 3 members of the Sapphire Software Development Team, designing a multi-user web-based, database backend application for the Oregon Department of Agriculture (http://student-nt.wou.edu/sapphire/) | Western Oregon University | 2003 - 2004 |
| Researcher | Designed and implemented a parallel data structure and multiple parallel algorithms for the Standard Template Adaptive Parallel Library (STAPL), a parallel library for C++, superset of STL (http://www.cra.org/Activities/craw/dmp/awards/2003/Tkachyshyn/, http://www.cra.org/Activities/craw/dmp/awards/2004/Tkachyshyn/) | Parasol Lab, Texas A&M University | Summ. 2003, Summ. 2004 |
| Teacher's Assistant | Assisted a Math professor in grading, lecturing | Western Oregon University | 2002 - 2004 |
| Tutor | Tutored for various Computer Science and Math classes | Western Oregon University | 2002 - 2004 |
| Lab Assistant | Provided necessary support in a computer lab open to general public | Western Oregon University | 2002 - 2004 |
| Youth Worker | Supervised youth at a 24-hour facility, organized various activities | Northwest Human Services | 2001 - 2003 |
| Electrical Test Operator | Tested and repaired printed circuit boards | Tyco Printed Circuit Group | 2000 - 2001 |
| Skills | ||
| Proficient At: | Experience With: | |
| Programming Languages: | C++, Microsoft C#.NET(Visual Studio .NET), Sun Java 2 (JDK 1.3.1-1.4.1) | C with MPI, Lisp, Prolog |
| Web Design: | HTML, ASP.NET | XML, CSS |
| Database Management: | Microsoft SQL Server 2000, Microsoft Access, SQL | |
| Operating Systems: | Windows 95/98/ME/2000/NT/XP/2003 | Linux, Unix, and Irix |
| Natural Languages: | English, Russian and Ukrainian (native) | Polish, Belarussian |
| Publications | |
| Olga Tkachyshyn, Ping An, Gabriel Tanase, Nancy Amato, "pArray as an efficient static parallel container in STAPL", Technical Report, TR03-003, Parasol Lab, Department of Computer Science, Texas A&M University, Aug 2003. (http://www.cra.org/Activities/craw/dmp/awards/2003/Tkachyshyn/Images/parray.pdf) | |
| Extracurricular Activities | ||
| Mentoring Officer | AWICS (Aggie Women in Computer Science), Texas A&M University | 2004 - Curr |
| Active Member | Math Club, Western Oregon University | 2002 - 2004 |
| Organizing Member | Pi Mu Epsilon Chapter, Western Oregon University | 2004 |
| Youth Mentor | HOST Youth and Family Program, Northwest Human Services | 2001 - 2004 |
| Class Rep | Student Government, International Christian University | 1998 - 2000 |
| Project Member | Student Organization "Initiative"; organized leadership seminars for high school students | 1998 - 2000 |
| Honors and Awards | ||
| GAANN Fellow (Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need) | Texas A&M University | 2005 - 2007 |
| Award to attend Grace Hopper Conference and DMP reunion (Oct. 6-9, 2004, Chicago) | Computing Research Association | 2004 |
| AFS Fellow (Association of Former Students) | Texas A&M University | 2004 - 2005 |
| Outstanding Senior in Computer Science Award | Western Oregon University | 2004 |
| Honorable Mention in the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program | National Science Foundation | 2004 |
| Organizing member of the Western Oregon University Chapter | Pi Mu Epsilon | 2004 |
| Distributed Mentor Project; one of thirty-five recipients nationwide | Computing Research Association | 2003, 2004 |
| Outstanding Achievement in Computer Science Award | Western Oregon University | 2003 |
| Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics Award | Western Oregon University | 2003 |
| The Honor Society of Excellence Member | Phi Kappa Phi | 2003 |
| Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities | Western Oregon University | 2003 |
| Future Leaders Exchange Program; one of one hundred recipients nationwide | Freedom Support Act | 1997 |