Kun Xi - Resume

Objective

Seeking a Programmer/Architect position to develop innovative applications and services with my experience on C/C++, Python, Javascrip and Parallel Programming.

Functional Summary

Extensive experience with:

C/C++,
Python,
Visual Basic/VBScript,
XML,
Unix/Linux Application Development,
STL,
Parallel Programming,
UPC Programming,
Win32 Application Development,
MFC,
COM,
Embedded System,
Object Oriented Design,
Extreme Programming,
Troubleshooting

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

2007/10 - 2011/03: Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA

Software Develop Engineer

Office Graphics, design and develop graphics components across Microsoft Office applications.

2005/01 - 2007/09: 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.

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.
Collaborated with equipment supplier and client's field engineers for on-site debug and maintainese.
On-site support and training for operators.
Improved 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/ - (About)

Personal blog with topics ranging from Linux HOWTOs to programming tips.
Tableless layout, using valid XHTML 1.1 and CSS.

2005/12 - 2011/01: PyAWS

Python wrapper for Amazon Web Service.

Adapt the pyamazon library to the latest AWS.
Refactor the XML/Object mapping interface more developer-friendly.

2007/05 - 2008/09: Google Summer of Code 2007

dojox.gfx3d, 3D graphics library for Dojo Toolkit

Support Orthorgraphics projection, Z-order, lighting effect.
Prototype for dojox.chart integration.

2006/05 - 2006/09: Dojo GFX

dojox.gfx, 2D graphics library for Dojo Toolkit

Support universal interface for SVG/VML render
Sponsored by Mozilla and SitePen for Summer of Code 2006 activities.

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.

Education

2004/09 - 2008/01: 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.
Ported lightweight TCP/IP stack to embedded OS for communicaiton module in wind power system.

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

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.