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Christopher Kruse
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)
  • Apr – Aug 2007

  • Study Abroad Experience – Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies, Nagasaki, Japan through University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Career-related Work Experience

    December 2009 – Present

  • 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
  • July 2009 – December 2009

  • 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
  • February 2009 – May 2009

  • 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
  • January 2008 – December 2008

  • 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
  • June 2008 – August 2008

  • 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)
  • Nov 2007 – May 2008

  • 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

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

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