Kun Xi Software Engineer resume@kunxi.org http://kunxi.org/files/resume.txt 2707 9th St. S Apt 43A Arlington, VA, 22204 814 308 3715 The latest copy of this document: http://kunxi.org/files/resume.txt HyperText version of this document: http://kunxi.org/resume/ Objective Seeking a Programmer/Architect position that develops innovative applications and services by utilizing my experience on C/C++, Python and Parallel Programming. I am a quick learner and can utilize new knowledge with the synergy of my experience. I can work with others both as a team leader and a team follower; I can communicate seamlessly with clients to bridge the gap between users' objectives and technical approaches. Functional Summary Extensive experience with: * C/C++, * Python, * Assembly, * STL, * Unix/Linux Application Development, * QT/KDE Development, * UPC Programming, * Parallel Programming, * XML, * Win32 Application Development, * MFC, * Visual Basic/VBScript, * COM, * Embedded System Design, * Object Oriented Design, * Extreme Programming, * Design Patterns, * Customer Service, * Troubleshooting, * Technical Writing and Content Creation Familiarity with: * Bash, * GNU Make, * GNU Autotools, * Subversion, * CVS, * Microsoft Visual Studio 6, * Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (C# and VB.NET), * ModelSim, * Java, * Symbian Development Other applications: * Vim, * Windows NT, 2000, 98, 95, XP Professional, XP Home, * Microsoft Office 97, 2000, and XP Class work covering: * Computer Architecture, * Digital Signal Processing, * Communication System, * Digital Logic Networks, * Circuit Theory, * Compiler Design, * FPGA Design, * Electronics, * Calculus, * Linear Algebra, * Random Process, * Statistics Demonstrated superior ability to break the complicated problems to pieces and find approaches by integrating new technology with existed experience, and a talent to show the "big picture" effectively to those who have little understanding. Employment History 2005/01 - Present: The George Washington University, Washington, DC Research Assistant * Ported SSCA#1 to UPC platform. SSCA#1 is a bioinformatics optimal pattern matching benchmark. * Developed UPC-IO thorough coverage test benches, sponsored by DoD. * Developed Unified UPC Test Framework(UUTF) to enhance portability of UPC testbenches. * Demonstrated excellent abilities to learn new ideas and collaboration with team members. 2004/09 - 2005/01: The George Washington University, Washington, DC Teaching Assistant * Lectured of Lab activities for digital circuit design. * Was responsible for grading and course tutoring. * Demonstrated great abilities of presentation and communication with students and faculty. 2003/02 - 2003/08: Facet Technology Inc. Shanghai, China Automation Software Engineer * Provided premiere automation solution and service for GSMC,Shanghai. * Simulated the SECS message flow to mimic equipments communication using TESTConnect. * Design and implement the equipment-side controller using VisualBasic to provide: o Intuitive user interface o Integrated with 3rd party CIMS framework. * Collaborated with equipment supplier and client's field engineers for on-site debug and maintainese. * Technical writing: system requirements and setup documentation, tutorials, troubleshooters, and documentation for training. * On-site support and training for operators. * Improve production department's productivity by more than 70%. 2001/07 - 2002/02: HiFont System Corp. Shanghai, China Embedded System Software Engineer - Part time * Ported HiFont MiniType technology to Symbian platform. * Designed and implemented the Symbian MiniType font viewer. * Ported Chinese calligraphy recognition application to Symbian. Hobbies and Side Projects 2005/11 - Present: Refactor the Life Personal website - http://kunxi.org/ * Personal blog with topics ranging from Linux HOWTOs to programming tips. * Tableless layout, using valid XHTML 1.1, CSS 2006/05 - Present: Dojo GFX Graphics library for Dojo Toolkit * Support universal interface for SVG/VML render * Sponsored by Mozilla and SitePen for Summer of Code 2006 activities. 2005/12 - Present: PyAWS Python wrapper for Amazon Web Service. * Adapt the pyamazon library to the latest AWS. * Refactor the interface more developer-friendly. * Provid XML/Object mapping. 2005/09 - Present: CSSA@GWU GWU Chinese Student & Scholar Associate website - http://gwucssa.org/ * Vice President of CSSA@GWU * Was responsible to convert the legacy content to Wordpress. * Daily update and maintainese. 2005/05 - 2005/09: Google Summer of Code 2005 KDE PIM plugin/scripting support * KDE PIM is a powerful Personal Information Manager for KDE. * Constructed plugin/scripting architecture to extend the KDE PIM functionality. * Integrated KJSEmbed component for Javascript support. * Sponsored by Google Summer of Code 2005 activities. Education 2004/09 - Present, The George Washington University, Washington, DC Doctor of Science - Computer Engineering * Focusing: Computer Architecture, Parallel Programming, Embedded System, Reconfigure Computing. 2000/09 - 2003/02, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P.R China Master of Science - Electrical Engineering * Research interests: Automation, Embedded System, Realtime System. * Designed the communication module for wind power system. * Ported lightweight TCP/IP stack to embedded OS. 1996/09 - 2000/07, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P.R China Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering * The comprehensive courses built a solid foundation, and stimulated me for further study. * Admitted to the graduate school exempted the entrance examinations. Awards Received * Honorable Mention of Dojo Summer of Code 2006; * Honorable Mention of Google Summer of Code 2005 * Research Assistant Fellowship from the George Washington University: 2005, 2006; * Teaching Assistant Fellowship from the George Washington University: 2004; * General Electric Fund Fellowship: 2001; * Outstanding Student of Shanghai Jiao Tong University(top 10%): 1997, 2000 References Available upon request resume@kunxi.org The latest copy of this document: http://kunxi.org/files/resume.txt HyperText version of this document: http://kunxi.org/resume/