Last updated: January, 2009.
Education
Jan. 2008 - August 2010.
M.Sc. Computer Science [Bioinformatics]. University of Windsor.
Sep. 2003 - Dec. 2007.
B.Sc. Honours [Computer Information Systems Co-op]. University of Windsor.
Literature
K-Means Clustering as a Speciation Mechanism within an Individual-Based Evolving Predator-Prey Ecosystem Simulation, A. Aspinall. 2010. (M.Sc. Thesis, University of Windsor).
K-Means Clustering as a Speciation Mechanism within an Individual-Based Evolving Predator-Prey Ecosystem Simulation, A. Aspinall, R. Gras. 2010. (Springer, 2010 International Conference on Active Media Technology).
An individual-based evolving predatory-prey ecosystem simulation using Fuzzy Cognitive Map as behaviour model, R. Gras, D. Devaurs, A. Wozniak, A. Aspinall. 2008. (Artificial Life, Fall 2009, Vol. 15, No. 4, Pages 423-463)
A survey of individual-based models for ecosystem simulations. A. Aspinall. 2008.
Work
Jun. 2009 - Present.
Mastronardi Produce Limited, Computer Systems Analyst.
May 2008 - August 2010.
Research Assistant, University of Windsor.
Jan. 2009 - Apr. 2009.
Graduate Assistant for (03)60-254 Data Structures and Algorithms.
Assisted students with programming (C and C++) and time-complexity analysis of data structures. Topics included lists, stacks, queues, linked structures, and binary trees, as well as sorting and searching techniques such as quick sort, merge sort, divide-and-conquer, dynamamic programming and greedy algorithms.
Sep. 2008 - Dec. 2008.
Graduate Assistant for (03)60-140 Introduction to Algorithms & Programming I.
Provided students with an introduction to algorithm design and programming in a high-level language such as C. Topics included problem solving steps, concepts of variables, constants, and data types, algorithmic logic and design, and modular programming.
Jan. 2008 - Apr. 2008.
Graduate Assistant for (03)60-205 Introduction to the Internet.
Introduced students to fundamental web design concepts, web development, and web technologies. Graded and evaluated web sites which the students designed and created on their own using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
May 2007 - Aug. 2007.
Ontario Power Generation, Student Application Developer (co-op).
Acted as Project Manager for the implementation of a Software Configuration Management (SCM) system, initiated the design of a Configuration Management Database (CMDB) that satisfies ITIL best practices and uses an object-oriented database model, and provided backup support for a number of IT applications written using a variety of programming languages.
Sep. 2006 - Feb. 2007.
Nemak of Canada, Student Application Developer (co-op).
Created Access applications to track procurement transactions, calculate key performance indicators, and automate the creation departmental metrics.
Sep. 2004 - Dec. 2007.
Teacher Assistant for 0360-140 Introduction to Algorithms
and Programming I and 0360-205 Introduction to the Internet.
May 2005 - Apr. 2006.
Mastronardi Produce Limited, Student Application Developer (co-op).
Developed VBA applications to help automate the Logistics department and simplify repetitive job tasks and created a Logistics metrics package to measure on time delivery success, cube utilization, and transportation costs.
Accomplishments
Graduate Tuition Scholarship. 2008 - 2010.
Graduated from Honours B.Sc. with Distinction. 2007.
Director's Honour Roll. 2007.
Golden Key International Honour Society. Inducted in 2004.
Undergraduate Tuition Scholarship. 2003.
Last updated: January, 2009.