Peter Strader_____________________________________

375 Alpine Street, Dubuque, IA 52001, 563-213-3047, strader1115@gmail.com

February 26, 2014

Dr. Daniel Willis
Loras College
1450 Alta Vista Street, Box #
Dubuque, IA 52001

Dear Dr. Willis:

I am writing to express my interest in an open position at International Business Machines. With
experience in both math and computer sciences, as well as experience in the professional work
place, I feel I have much to offer to IBM.

My key skills come from my education at Loras College, where I majored in mathematics and
studied the basic computer languages. These skills culminated in to my senior thesis, a program
designed to model the dynamic system of a predator-prey ecosystem. In order to predict the
ecological balance between the two competing species the program was based on the lifecycle of
the creatures. This required me to know JavaScript as well as how to convert natural
observations into generalized differential equations.

My previous work experience at Human Rights Watch and The YMCA has given me experience
in both clerical work and communications. When helping clients with purchases and arranging
meetings I developed a good rapport and improvisational skills. The work also involved
electronic filing and database work pertaining to purchases, supplies management, and
membership signups. Both jobs required familiarity with costume interface software, which I had
no problem adapting to. Hopefully these experiences I have shared with you are a sign that I am
ready to meet any challenges your company may face, and that I am ready to develop my career
with IBM.

Sincerely,


Peter Strader