Hello. My name is John Wilkins. I am a graduate student at the University of Southern Mississippi where I study Computer Science. I have been working to become a software engineer for a little over three years now. I started when I was working in Miyakojima as a Assistant Language Teacher on the JET Program. I started with simple web development projects. After renewing my contract 4 times, I decided to return home to pursue a Masters degree in computer science to follow my passion. My goal has always been to return to Japan and participate in Japans vibrant tech space. I have so much experience of living in the country that I know I can also help my team members, who may also be new to the country, in adjusting to the language and such. I cannot wait to begin working on projects that will push the boundaries of possibility. With a strong background in Japanese, web development, and project management, I am confident in my ability to contribute meaningfully to your team. My skills include web development with various technologies, mobile development with Android Studio, and Cloud Computing with AWS services. I am constantly adding to my skills. I am interested in continuing to make use of my previous experiences while having new challenges so that I may grow and contribute to your company. A common theme across all of my experiences is that I am a team player. During my four years in Japan as an Assistant Language Teacher with the Japan Ex- change and Teaching (JET) Program, I developed intangible cross-cultural communication abilities and content creation expertise, as I designed and delivered instructional materials tailored to requirements of individual schools, teachers, and classes. I honed my Japanese language skills, achieving Japanese language mastery, though my proudest achievement from this time was seeing students I coached proceeding to national English speaking competitions. By finding purpose in the service of others, I have discovered a resilient drive to meet and exceed expectations. Recently, I have gained valuable project management experience from my role as a Graduate Assistant. The Department of Computer Science trusted me with assisting in the management of an IT capstone course in which students developed a data collection system. Across all the roles I have taken on, one thing is clear, I approach every endeavor with passion and a strong sense of service. I find purpose in service to those that rely on me to meet our shared goals. I have a strong record for meeting and exceeding expectations with timely and precise project deliverables. My unique background makes me a strong candidate for this role. I am eager to leverage my skills to uphold the high standards of your company and contribute to the success of your projects. I welcome the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications align with your needs. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.
