Eric Hortop
74 Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Gatineau QC J8X 3M1
(819) 205-2499 | ehortop@metawidget.net
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Versatile, curious and creative problem-solver.
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Detail and language oriented. Experienced at learning and explaining new systems, such as in-house software and updates to languages like ActionScript and XHTML.
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Adept at “gluing” together teams of technical and non-technical people.
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Comfortable translating between artistic or educational ideas and concrete mathematical and technical terms.
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2007
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Magesteriate in Science (Mathematics & Statistics)
Focusing on applied combinatorics, group theory and geometry
Thesis title: A Symmetry-Group Semantics for Shape Grammars: Lattice Methods for the Classification of Strand-based Patterns
Graduated with distinction (3.42 GPA)
Concordia University, Montréal, QC
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2004
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Baccalaureate in Arts
Majors: Mathematics & Statistics (co-op); Communications; minor: Print Media
Graduated with distinction (3.47 GPA)
Concordia University, Montréal, QC
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1999
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Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC) in Creative Arts
Concentrations in Mathematics, Communications and Fine Arts. Graduating average: 88%
Dawson College, Westmount, QC
Operating Systems: Mac OS 6 to 10.4 (Tiger), Windows 95/98/NT4/2000/XP Pro
Programming / Scripting: ActionScript (1.0 and 2.0), (X)HTML/CSS 2/PHP 5/JavaScript, some C/C++, some SAS and SAS/Macro
Applications: LaTeX/TexShop, Inkscape, GraphViz, OpenOffice, Microsoft Office, SAS, MAPLE, Studio MX (particularly Flash and Fireworks), Photoshop
Languages: Fluent in English, functional in French (written and spoken)
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2002 – 2007
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Researcher/Programmer/Co-ordinator
Hexagram Institute for Research and Creation in Media Arts and Technologies (Advanced Digital Imaging axis), Montréal, QC.
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Contributed to development of a system to extract and represent patterns and recursion structures from electronic representations of Moroccan Zillij mosaics and Congolese Kuba cloth. Jointly planned and implemented a Web-capable shape database prototype.
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Co-presented work at Virtual Systems and Multimedia 2003, Subtle Technologies 2004, Information Visualization 2004, 24 Heures de Science (2006) Hexagram/Concordia inauguration (2006) and Bridges 2006.
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Assisted in planning and preparation of successful grant applications to FQRSC, SSHRC and Hexagram.
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Collaborated with researchers and technologists from the Centre for Pattern Recognition and Machine Intelligence (Concordia), Canal Savoir and Simbioz.
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2001
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Assistant Methodologist (co-op)
Statistics Canada (Geography: Address Register and Geography Methods section), Ottawa, ON
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Researched and designed improvements based on shape parameters and computational geometry for the Generalized Area Delineation System (GArDS): software for dividing areas into sampling units based on user-defined requirements. Planned and ran quality control and testing on GArDS’ and other programs’ i/o files.
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Documented suggested improvements as well as some existing components of GArDS.
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2001
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Assistant Methodologist (co-op)
Statistics Canada (Social Surveys: Census Research section), Ottawa, ON
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Updated and ran performance tests for census edit & imputation software in SAS.
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Debugged, reworked and expanded existing C++ geographic sort software, optimizing complexity, improving random number generation and verifying improvements.
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2000 – 2001
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Researcher and Macro Programmer
Acorda Design Integration, Verdun, QC
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Participated in the creation of a syllabic font package for Northern Quebec (Nunavik) Inuit dialect.
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Researched WorldScript and Unicode text handling.
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Created font conversion Word macro.
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2006
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Teaching Assistant, Mathematics with Computer Algebra (2 sections) and The Fascinating World of Numbers
Faculty of Arts and Science (Mathematics and Statistics department) Concordia University, Montréal, QC
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Assisted with computerized aspects of lectures, lectured on graphing, calculus and symmetry groups and assisted students with term work and exam prep.
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Maintained course web site.
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Graded class tests.
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2004 – 2005
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Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Digital Communications Media
Faculty of Arts and Science (Communications Studies department) Concordia University, Montréal, QC
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Planned and ran image processing, UNIX, HTML and CSS workshops, created accompanying documentation.
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Advised students on practical and theoretical aspects of digital media.
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Participated in the creation and grading of exams and assignments.
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2006 – 2007
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Director, Arts and Science (Science), sitting on GSA council, Student Tribunal Pool and Universirty Health and Safety Committee
Graduate Students' Association, Concordia University
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2005 – 2007
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Peer Support volunteer (listening and referral), trained in client-centred Rogerian approach.
Concordia Multi-Faith Chaplaincy (under Concordia University Dean of Students Office)
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2003 – 2005
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Literacy Tutor and Organizational Committee Member
Concordia Students for Literacy, working with Tyndale St. Georges Community Centre and Frontier College
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2002 – 2003
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Student Representative to Academic Programs Committee
University Senate Subcommittees, Concordia University, Montréal, QC
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Rajagopalan, Ramgopal, Eric Hortop, Dania El-Khechen, Cheryl Kolak Dudek, Lydia Sharman, Fred Szabo, Thomas Fevens and Sudhir Mudur. “Interface and Design in Kuba and Zillij Art with Shape Grammars”. Bridges London 2006: Mathematical Connections in Art, Music and Science Conference proceedings, Hertfordshire (UK): Tarquin, August 2006. pp 419–428
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Bhakar, Sushil, Eric Hortop, Cheryl Kolak Dudek, Lydia Sharman and Fred Szabo. “Textiles, Patterns and Technology: Digital Tools for the Geometric Analysis of Cloth and Culture”. Textile: A Journal of Cloth and Culture, Berg, Oxford, UK, Fall 2004. pp 308–327
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Kolak Dudek, Cheryl, Lydia Sharman, Fred E. Szabo, Sushil Bhakar, Eric Hortop, Yun Li, Wumo Pan. “From Ethno-mathematics to Generative Design: Metapatterns and Interactive Methods for the Creation of Decorative Art”. In proceedings of Information Visualization Conference 2004, London, UK, July 2004. pp 941–946
Cycling, yoga, computing (programming, markup, graphics), art (print, digital and appreciation), strategy games, typography, design, cooking.
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