//In this
void IFind(Myself, AllIHoldDear) {
int ErFacing = 2; //Man and Machine
float IngInACommonSpace = 3.1415926535897932384626433;
for( int erference = 0; erference <= will; erference++) {
printf("There is %s beyond this.", something);
scanf("Meaning to be found: %s", &somethingWorthFinding);
thereIs(Order); thereIs(Chaos);
theTruth = Order > Chaos;
thereIs(B3@uty); thereIs("p_u_r_p_o_s_e");
if( thereIsNothing > This ) whatMoreCanISeek--;
elseif( thereIsNoPurpose ) whyOrder = "at all?";
else //I
{
return home;
}
}
}
I have written thousands of words in the last several weeks that do not exist in prose. They cannot contribute to a technical report. They do not communicate heartfelt messages. Whether or not they qualify as professional writing is a dilemma. However, there is something about them: something I have always appreciated, but have barely come close to fully understanding.
In my Digital Humanities class, several days ago, Doctor Jeremy Justus was discussing the notion of code as language. Digital Humanities has been an eye-opening course in the exploration of an intersection between my disciple, sometimes a logically and mathematically constructed wasteland, and points of humanity and deeper meaning, constructed or not. We have explored numerous instances of media created by and through code, experienced only as digital artifacts, ultimately ones and zeros, that are still remarkably capable of leaving profound impressions on the psyche.
Something Doctor Justus said resonated with me. In the beginning, or so it is written, the world was spoken into existence. Meaning was understood to be intrinsic to language. Understanding has since shifted to an arguably more educated view that meaning is constructed from independent experience and is not necessarily universal. In the digital realm, however, these languages of programming are clearly defined. Code shapes the digital landscape, from human-readable high-level commands to binary and hex based machine code. Within a digital space, code is the language of God.
Is code language? It must be. Does that code hold the same meaning as the encrypted messages it carries? Only to those who dare to decipher it. To them, to us, it is a sort of artistic medium, a condensed representation of meaning lost in transmission. Proof of our existence beyond that of the machine. In my pursuit of the knowledge of computer engineering, perhaps I seek to emulate my Creator. At least I would like to think so.
/*
*The ultimate irony is that the function declared above is void. It can return nothing. There can be * no return home... I'm gonna go nerd out in the corner for a bit.
*/
Introductory Portrait
Good day, sir or madam:
My name is Evan William Gretok, and I am a student of computer engineering technology at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. This digital portfolio is a collection of coursework for you to sample and peruse, primarily showcasing professional writing samples for various courses. My discipline requires highly refined skills in written and verbal communication, and I hope you will find my work from various courses in the past several years to be proof of my growing skill-set. From formal laboratory reports, to research papers, to design proposals, to thorough evaluations; the professional writing requirement for engineering is diverse and extensive.
I am deeply passionate about programming, electronics, and computer hardware. I have completed coursework in advanced mathematics, physics, and engineering principles, and programming. I have professional experience in information technology, user services, web application development, software testing, and databases. I am currently applying my knowledge and enthusiasm to data and information structures, digital electronics, advanced programming concepts, and embedded systems. I identify as a “maker,” and am deeply interested in the application of technology in solutions to everyday problems. I am detail-oriented, focusing not only on the solution, but on the presentation and refinement of that solution. I am an imaginative, hands-on forward thinker looking to continue learning and growing, wherever my career takes me.
I consider myself a student who is looking for not just a tested learning, but a knowledge and experience that is applied to reach a concrete goal and make a difference in people’s lives. I take my academic and professional pursuits very seriously, but I also acknowledge that my degree as well as any position I will serve in is not for me. I look not to boost my own prestige, but to contribute positively to a body of professionals who seek to do their best work for the sake of the customer, the public, and the world. I am committed to upholding the ethics, responsibilities, and integrity demanded by my field to the highest degree. I aim to act for the sake of others, using my experience and abilities to better my community and the lives of the people in it.
If you have any questions about myself or the material listed here, please do not hesitate to contact me using the information in my resume. Thank you for your time and consideration. Have a remarkably pleasant day.
Evan William Gretok
Student of Computer Engineering Technology
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown