: Fall 2008
Neel Vadoothker
Full Name: Neelamohan Vadoothker
Majors: Biomedical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Computer Science
Hometown: Greenville, South Carolina
Hobbies: None
Courses: CPS 108
Databases
Algorithms
Advanced Digital Design
Independent Study with John Board
Programming Experience
I have little to no experience in programming besides CPS 100E. The only other CPS class I have taken is AP Computer Science A. However, I am an expert in HSpice, PSpice, and Everything Nice.
Computer Science Biography
I first started using computers when I was very young, but I only played video games on it. I remember using unix computers however. Right now, I am building the software and hardware for a pool system along with two other students with Dr. John Board. This IS consists of using a lot of Java programming in order to finish the assignments. Hopefully, this class will teach me to how to write and use Java better.
I have used UNIX computers, LINUX computers, Windows Computers, and MACs relatively extensively. I am most comfortable with Windows computers.
I use computers pretty much constantly to do everything from writing papers to looking at the internet.
I think computer scientists do a lot of things, including designing software that people like to use. Their job is difficult because it means they need to think of why people like things.
I realized I like computer science when I realized I don't like Biomedical Engineering. Biomedical Engineering is not as fun as Computer science and I do not intend to go into it for a career.
Best Experience: This happened when my Boggle program worked in CPS 100E. That project gave me a lot of trouble in the beginning because I didn't understand how to code programs.
Worst Experience: My worst programming experience was writing code for MATLAB in Biomedical Engineering classes. I do not view MATLAB as a programming language so it was difficult to use since it made little to no sense.
I intend to go into software design in the future.