Dustin Phillips is a junior at Purdue University. He studies Computer Network and Information Technology (CNIT) with a focus of Information Systems Technology. Over two weeks in Summer 2014, he studied abroad at TECSUP Arequipa in Peru, where he developed an Android banking app with six other students. He currently maintains a 4.0-scale GPA of 3.75 and has earned Purdue's Dean's List and Semester Honors all five semesters he has completed. He plans to graduate in May 2016.

Work Experience

In Summer 2014, Dustin worked as a Summer Replacement Student for Eli Lilly and Company with the Biometrics Business Operations group. He designed and implemented new procedures and tools for documenting critical business tasks for his coworkers. This process involved conducting interviews with each team member, working with SharePoint services, and creating original help documentation for future reference.

In the Spring 2014 semester, Dustin worked as an Undergratuate Teaching Assistant for a C# programming class, CNIT 255, under the direction of Alka Harriger. He was responsible for teaching labs, grading assignments, and helping students when necessary. In the Fall 2014 semester, he worked part-time as a grading assistant, assisting the graduate TA when possible and grading assignments.

Activities

Dustin has volunteered as a student ambassador for the Purdue Polytechnic Institute since Fall 2014. He represents the college in varying recruitment events such as Fall Preview Days, phone-a-thons, and college tours. In any event, his goal is to counsel both parents and students concerning the opportunities and benefits of majoring in a technology field.

Dustin has been a member of Purdue's Assocation of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) chapter since Fall 2013. In Fall 2014, he began volunteering on the newly-formed Events Committee. He is responsible for planning different events that the club hosts, such as tech talks and club socials.

Dustin is also involved at Fairway Cooperative, which is part of Purdue Cooperative Housing. He volunteered as House Buyer in the Fall 2013 semester, where he was responsible for buying required cleaning supplies, stocking soda, and maintaining the house's water softener, all within a given monthly budget. In Spring 2014, he volunteered as Kitchen Manager. He was responsible for the weekly planning and preparation of meals for 60 men, also within a given monthly budget. In Fall 2014, he served as the Scribe, where he maintained minutes from house meetings and other important house records for future review.

"What would you do if you knew you could not fail?"  ~ Eleanor Roosevelt