Christian J. Wade

About

A Little About Me: Hello! My name is Christian J. Wade, but please, call me C.J.; I’m a Computer Science graduate with a concentration in software engineering.; I like to work in low-level environments, microcontrollers for instance. The RP2040 being a favorite of mine.; (By the way, the resume you’re reading is either an HTML or PDF file generated from a MARKDOWN source through pandoc.)

Education

2025 - Continuing

Master’s of Science, Computer Engineering

Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX

2018 - 2023

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX

Minor: Mathematics

Experience

Sep. 2025 - Continuing

Graduate Assistant

Instructed multiple classes of varied learners
Facilitated productive learning environment for students
Communicated learning outcomes with faculty

Jan. 2025 - May 2025

Computer Science & Electrical Engineering Tutor

Assisted students in understanding class material
Communicated with faculty on student-raised questions
Managed time while pursuing Master’s degree

Jan. 2024 - May 2024

R&D Engineer @ Adom Inc

Developed internal tools to speed other employees through monotonous workflows
Worked directly with other employees to add features and improvements to internal tools
Studied code of KiCad to recreate file formats

Aug. 2023 – Dec. 2023

Arm Assembly Programming

Programmed in Arm Assembly
Deployed on Texas Instruments TM4C123GH6PM microcontroller
Designated coursework for Microprocessor System Design class

Aug. 2019 - Dec. 2023

Teacher’s Assistant - Computer Science & Calculus-based Physics

Communicated with professors & students
Assisted students struggling with material
Graded student assignments & assisted professors

May 2019 - Aug. 2019

Python Physics Researcher

Searched astronomical data set for evidence of binary stars
Operated Python scripts in a Linux environment to convert data set
Operated Alard’s ISIS Image Subtraction Package to search data set
Corresponded with mentor daily to progress through data set

Projects

Jun. 2023 - Continuing

Bash Automation Scripting

Developed Bash scripts for the automatic set up of Linux desktops
Used to download specified applications
Delivered preconfigured dot-files into respective directories

Dec. 2021 - Continuing

Custom Server

Assembled a custom virtualization and storage server
Deployed LXC and Docker containers for the hosting of services
Constructed low cost server rack from lumber

Dec. 2021

Printed Circuit Board Design & Manufacturing

Designed a custom PCB for a keyboard using KiCad
Started with little knowledge on the subject
Manufactured PCB overseas and assembled keyboard at home

Skills

2018 - Continuing

5+ years experience in computer science-related fields

Languages: C, Rust, Arm Assembly, Python, HTML, Javascript, Markdown, NodeJS
Operating Systems: Linux, Windows, macOS

Honors & Awards

Dean’s List

Tarleton State University

Fall 2020, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023

Activities & Interests

3D Printing: I bought a 3D printer in 2020, and quickly started printing anything and everything – not only things online, but models that I personally designed in CAD.
Video Production: I have experience with video production, from setup to final edit, as well as stop-motion animation.

christian.wade@go.tarleton.edu
https://cj-wade.com