Resume
Find this document as
610 Cooper Pl., Apt 206, Dubuque, IA 52001
(309)945.2043 kruse.christopher@gmail.com
Objective
To find and enhance a solid team of developers to release great software.
Education
May 2009
- Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, with Music Minor - Clarke College, Dubuque, IA
- Cumulative GPA: 3.63 (on a 4.00 scale)
- Study Abroad Experience – Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies, Nagasaki, Japan through University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Apr – Aug 2007
Career-related Work Experience
- Mobile Applications Developer
365Advantage, Dubuque, IA- Write custom mobile applications, using the Android, iPhone, Blackberry, and Palm SDKs
- Create Websites using the Microsoft .NET framework and DotNetNuke
- Set up and administer a developer co-op program to have development assisted by community members
- Software Developer
Sysorex Federal, Inc., Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL- Support and increase usability for the Munitions Transport Management System (MTMS)
- Usability and performance upgrades to the existing system, both Desktop and JSP Website
- Refactoring and Cleaning up of existing codebase
- Support and increase usability for the Munitions Transport Management System (MTMS)
- Software Developer
Clarke College Computer Science Dept., Dubuque, IA- Design, Build and Implement a program to assist in HIV Data Mining research
- Project uses a self-designed OWL Ontology as a back-end to handle semantic data
- Design, Build and Implement a program to assist in HIV Data Mining research
- Lab Operator / Technician
Clarke College, Dubuque, IA- Monitor Lab activity and ensure smooth operation of lab systems
- Reset systems when needed, watch for inappropriate activity, restock printer with paper
- Provide tech support via phone
- Monitor Lab activity and ensure smooth operation of lab systems
- Software Development Intern
McKesson Corporation, Alpharetta, GA- Helped build 4 separate proof-of-concept projects for the research & development team
- Learned web service programming via Axis and Metro on JBoss
- Began work in the .NET software environment
- Created User Interfaces for projects via Adobe Flex
- Additional Duties: McKesson’s intern program (training classes, and a final presentation outlining our project(s) for the summer)
- Helped build 4 separate proof-of-concept projects for the research & development team
- Isidore Lab System Administration
Clarke College Computer Science Dept., Dubuque, IA- Lab serves as a research station for various classes – keep servers updated and running
- Set user accounts and permissions, and system-wide configuration
- Keep lab clean and neat, Clean unused data off systems
December 2009 – Present
July 2009 – December 2009
February 2009 – May 2009
January 2008 – December 2008
June 2008 – August 2008
Nov 2007 – May 2008
Technical Skills
Adept with: Java, Ruby, Oracle, Sql Server, Android, Subversion, Git, Agile Methodologies, Linux, Windows, Networking
Knowledgeable with: .NET, DotNetNuke, J2EE, Ruby on Rails, iPhone SDK, Blackberry SDK, Microsoft Team Foundation Server, Maven, Ant
Activities and Accomplishments
Clarke Computer Club (President, Secretary), Upsilon Pi Epsilon – CS Honor Society Member, ACM Programming Contest Participant (3 years), National Honor Society, Japanese Conversation Partner/Tutor, Clarke Collegiate Choir, Vocal/Instrumental performances, John Philip Sousa Band Award Recipient, Clarke College Campus Ministry